Salem discloses early Oakline data-center proposal at Mill Creek
Salem says Verrus is exploring an Oakline data-center project at Mill Creek Corporate Center, but no formal development application has been filed.
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Aurora Reports Elevated Lead Levels in Some Homes’ Drinking Water
Aurora’s Water Production Division says it found elevated lead levels in drinking water at some homes and issued a July 14 action-level notice.
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Santa Rosa approves up to $1 million for 2026-27 safe-parking program
Santa Rosa approved funding and an operating agreement of up to $1 million for its Safe Parking Program, which runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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Eugene Reviews Possible Data Center Uses at Former Hynix Campus
Eugene is reviewing whether data centers, manufacturing and other uses could be allowed at the former Hyundai/Hynix campus in west Eugene.
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DeSoto ISD Secondary Schools Set Progressive Phone-Violation Protocol
A July 21 DeSoto ISD protocol outlines warnings, secured phone pouches, ISS, parent conferences and individualized supports before classes begin August 10.
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Durham Downtown Traffic Shifts This Week as Waterline Work Closes Dillard Street
Daytime waterline and sewer construction is closing Dillard Street and shifting lanes across Durham’s American Tobacco District through Aug. 7, with more work previewed for Aug. 10-14.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe disaster-loan deadline has passed. Here is what assistance remains
The August 1 deadline for SBA physical-damage loan applications tied to FEMA-4911-DR passed for the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Eligible businesses and nonprofits may still have an economic-injury loan path through March 1, 2027, while HUD housing relief and specified federal tax assistance remain available under separate rules.
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Sarasota budget town hall will focus on a proposed $104.4 million capital plan
Sarasota residents can review a proposed $104.4 million capital plan, unchanged preliminary millage rate and storm-recovery costs at an August 5 town hall.
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Iowa City schedules August work for protected bike-lane pilot on Dodge and Governor streets
Iowa City’s protected bike-lane pilot covers short sections of Dodge and Governor streets, with construction scheduled for August and September and final completion set for Oct. 30.
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Two Rochester adults accused of murder in death of 2-year-old
India Duncan and Joshua Velez face second-degree murder charges after a Rochester toddler died following a May 10 emergency response at a Dewey Avenue address.
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Capital Boulevard North upgrade enters geotechnical phase as Wake Forest corridor moves toward final design
NCDOT began geotechnical work in June on the planned U.S. 1 upgrade from Raleigh to Wake Forest. Segments A and B are in final design and right-of-way acquisition, while the Wake Forest-area C and D segments are expected to resume design later in 2026.
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Rock Hill school board candidate filing opens for three 2026 seats
Candidates for three Rock Hill school-board seats can file through noon Aug. 17. Filing is in York, with no fee required but ethics disclosures still due.
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Lee’s Summit Regular Gas Near $3.54; Diesel Averages About $4.82
A Lee’s Summit 7-Eleven lists regular gas at $3.539, while diesel listings average about $4.82 across 16 stations within five miles.
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Charleston’s Peninsula Plan moves into August public sessions
Charleston’s Peninsula Plan enters an August public-review series on street safety, ecology, public art, transit and future zoning.
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St. Paul’s projected $26 million budget gap puts taxes and services in focus
St. Paul is preparing its 2027 budget around a projected $26 million gap, with property taxes, staffing and city services still subject to debate.
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Columbus’ NWSL Project Adds Youth Soccer as McCoy Park Review Continues
Grow Her Game will cover fall registration fees for up to 400 income-eligible girls as Columbus weighs public financing, private community benefits and proposed NWSL training facilities.
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Lincoln’s JLC Concrete Project Clears CEQA Review for Proposed Office
A July 20 Notice of Exemption covers JLC Ready Mix’s proposed 2,182-square-foot office and observation room at 1360 Gladding Road, but does not confirm that construction or operating permits are complete.
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Corona Seeks Design Firm for Grand Quadrant Waterline Replacement
Corona is seeking an engineering consultant for a possible downtown waterline replacement covering about 15,000 linear feet in the southeast quadrant; the RSVP deadline for a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is August 5, 2026.
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Little Rock approves $25,000 engineering increase for Hilaro Springs Bridge replacement
Little Rock adopted a $25,000 engineering increase for the Hilaro Springs Bridge replacement, raising Michael Baker International’s contract ceiling to $319,634 as the city prepares a new federal grant application.
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Lonoke precinct codes changed as candidates face Aug. 5 filing deadline
Lonoke County replaced named election precincts with three-digit codes as independent municipal candidates face a noon Aug. 5 filing deadline for the Nov. 3 general election.
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Napa City Council nomination deadline is August 7
Prospective Napa City Council candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026, to file for the District 1 and District 3 seats on the November 3 ballot.
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Centennial-Area Gas Prices Ease From Tuesday, but Diesel Still Tops $5
Centennial-area drivers saw small one-day declines in regular gas and diesel, but AAA’s Denver metro averages remain sharply higher than a month or year ago.