Arizona put all 21 IFC chapters under activity suspension
A University of Arizona interim order barred activities beyond business meetings while the school investigated misconduct reports involving nearly half its Interfraternity Council chapters.
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Arrie Mae Roberts identified after fatal Columbus pedestrian crash
Reports identified 76-year-old Arrie Mae Roberts as the pedestrian killed near Veterans Parkway and 18th Street on Oct. 4.
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Police identify Faith Smith in Amarillo homicide investigation
Amarillo police identified Faith Smith, 31, after her body was found behind a garage on Orange Street.
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Grand Prairie names three finalists for fire chief
Residents can meet the three finalists for Grand Prairie fire chief at a public event scheduled for tonight.
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Second pedestrian dies after Vancouver crosswalk crash
Police reported on Oct. 7 that the 43-year-old man had died from his injuries after the Oct. 5 crash at NE Andresen Road and NE Van Mall Drive. A 34-year-old woman died at the scene.
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Mobile council holds first evening meeting under annual approach
The Mobile City Council met at 6 p.m. Oct. 6, later than its usual Tuesday 10:30 a.m. meeting time.
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Irmo’s National Night Out brings residents and police together
Irmo’s free National Night Out took place at Moore Park on Oct. 6, with food, music and games.
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Woman dies, Aiken County deputy recovering after Scotch Lane shooting
Amanda Buckner, 38, died after a shooting on Scotch Lane on Oct. 5. SLED is investigating at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office’s request.
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New Carlisle Elementary resumes classes after roof fire
Grades 2–4 returned to the school’s north section Sept. 28, while fifth graders attended Medway Elementary and traveled there by bus.
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Timberline postpones homecoming events; Oct. 10 dance stays scheduled
Timberline postponed its homecoming events for the week except the Oct. 10 dance as Boise police investigated reported online threats involving a student.
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Twin Falls County sets public vote-tally test for Oct. 8
Residents may observe Twin Falls County’s vote-tally system test at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8, ahead of early voting for the Nov. 3 election.
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Mason Hadley wins first Anderson Modified feature in third start
Mason Hadley won the USA Tire Modified feature at Anderson Speedway, earning his first win at the track in his third race in the class.
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Driver dies after crash on Sundew Way in San Jacinto
A driver died after a single-vehicle crash on Sundew Way. The road has reopened, and the cause remains under investigation.
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Sacramento Red-Light Camera Plan Heads to Oct. 7 Public-Input Workshop
Sacramento residents can review 20 recommended red-light camera intersections and proposed privacy and civil-citation rules at an Oct. 7 workshop before the city makes final decisions.
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Portland council advances proposed 20% CEI Hub fuel-storage reduction
Portland City Council advanced amendments to a proposed plan to cut bulk fuel storage capacity at the northwest Portland CEI Hub by at least 20% by December 1, 2036, but final action is scheduled for October 7.
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Federal Lawsuit Accuses Brookhaven’s Pink Pony of Charging Dancers Hundreds in Nightly Fees
A federal complaint accuses Brookhaven’s Pink Pony of charging dancers nightly fees ranging from $60 to $532. The club disputes the allegations and says it pays at least the federal minimum wage.
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Boston directs $3.3 million in one-time aid to health centers as MassHealth changes loom
Boston is using remaining ARPA funds to give 10 community health centers and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers $3.3 million as MassHealth eligibility, renewal and work rules change.
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WMATA OIG Report Flags Privacy, Payment and Contract Risks
A September 10 inspector general report covering the first half of 2026 identifies control weaknesses at Metro involving data privacy, vendor payments, federal awards and contract management.
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PPA voids 23,195 Philadelphia speed-camera violations and refunds $1,252,798.75
A missing 25-mph speed-limit sign and speed-camera enforcement sign invalidated 23,195 southbound violations near 6500 N. Broad Street.
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Tampa water customers may notice a chlorine smell during three-week treatment change
Tampa is switching from monochloramine to chlorine from September 14 through October 5, 2026. The city says the water remains safe, but some customers may notice a stronger taste or smell.
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Point Park University completes purchase of former CVS building in Downtown Pittsburgh
Point Park University closed on the former CVS building at Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue on September 9, but has not announced what the property will become.
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Raleigh Housing Authority advances taller redevelopment at Heritage Park
Raleigh’s Heritage Park rezoning clears a path for taller, denser redevelopment of the vacant former public-housing site, including a planned 51-unit senior phase and at least 122 affordable homes over time.