Oak Wilt Confirmed in West Arlington: What Homeowners Should Do Next
Arlington has confirmed oak wilt in one west Arlington post oak. Here’s what nearby homeowners should know about spread, symptoms, pruning and firewood.
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Upperville-area voters have one early-voting day left before Aug. 4 primary
Upperville-area voters have one final early-voting day before Virginia’s Aug. 4 primary. Voting ends Aug. 1 in Warrenton; same-day registration remains available.
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Murfreesboro advances $54.7M Cherry Lane, I-840 interchange project
Murfreesboro City Council advanced a TDOT reimbursement agreement and design work for a roughly $54.7 million five-lane Cherry Lane extension and I-840 interchange connection.
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Aurora emergency repairs restrict lanes at Chambers and Mississippi
Emergency Aurora Water repairs are restricting movements at Chambers Road and Mississippi Avenue, with the city listing the work until further notice.
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Loveland officer-involved shooting remains under CIRT investigation
A July 15 officer-involved shooting in Loveland remains under investigation after the coroner identified Brant Peter Valvo and reported gunshot wounds.
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North Miami’s NE 3rd Court drainage project heads to July 31 bid opening
North Miami’s proposed NE 3rd Court drainage project is set for a July 31 bid opening after the city’s stormwater plan flagged the corridor as flood-prone.
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Ann Arbor U-M nurses ratify three-year agreement after strike vote plan
More than 7,200 U-M Health nurses and related clinical staff ratified a three-year agreement after a planned strike-authorization vote was no longer needed.
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Tulsa targets July 31 to close municipal jail and move detainees
Tulsa is targeting July 31 to move most municipal detainees to David L. Moss, but transport, medical screening, oversight and costs remain unsettled.
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Larimer County Seeks Business Input Before Setting Data Center Rules
Larimer County is seeking business input through July 31 as officials study data-center rules, while Fort Collins weighs possible water, power and zoning impacts.
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Cicero lifts boil order, but affected residents must flush fixtures
Cicero lifted a localized boil order July 18 after repairs and testing, but residents in the affected area were told to flush fixtures and appliances.
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Surprise activates four traffic signals; two more set for Aug. 3
Surprise activated four traffic signals in July, while two Greenway Road signals remain scheduled for August 3 as drivers adjust to new traffic patterns.
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Santa Clarita Identifies Its Busiest Intersections and Highest Crash Rates
Santa Clarita’s March traffic count found Newhall Ranch and Bouquet busiest, while Bouquet Junction had the highest reported crash rate among listed intersections.
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Stonecrest mayor faces possible censure as council seeks outside review
Stonecrest’s council is weighing possible censure of Mayor Jazzmin Cobble after a June 25 confrontation and is seeking outside help to review the incident.
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Arvada reviews annexation for proposed 56,160-square-foot building
Arvada is reviewing a proposed annexation near Highway 72 that could bring a 5.398-acre Jefferson County parcel into the city for mixed-use development.
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Bakersfield opens review of draft RISE 2045 General Plan
Bakersfield residents can review a draft plan for housing, transportation, parks, infrastructure and land-use policy through 2045 until September 27.
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Redmond votes to end Flock license-plate reader program
The Redmond City Council voted 7-0 on July 21 to terminate its Flock Safety contract, formally ending a 24-camera ALPR program suspended since November 2025.
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Tacoma Proposition 1 would raise taxes for streets and sidewalks
Tacoma voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to approve a 10-year tax measure for streets, sidewalks, safety upgrades and other transportation connections.
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Cameron approves airport layout plan update with federal funding
Cameron, Missouri, approved an airport planning agreement capped at $293,529.11, with a $14,676.46 city match and no runway extension currently planned.
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Perris Brush Fire Contained at 12 Acres Near River Road
A Perris brush fire reached 12 acres before full containment July 23 after flames threatened a residence near Celebration Lane and River Road.
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San Clemente Towing Company Agrees to $160,000 Vehicle Settlement
A San Clemente towing company agreed to fund a $160,000 settlement after federal prosecutors alleged it disposed of as many as 148 servicemembers’ vehicles.
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Shreveport nonprofits face July 31 deadline for 2027 city grants
Shreveport nonprofits seeking 2027 city civic-appropriation support must submit six complete copies by 5 p.m. Friday, July 31. Late applications will not be reviewed.
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Oakland Coliseum sale approved: How the $125 million deal works
Oakland approved the Coliseum sale, but the expected $125 million will come through closing payments, seller financing and future permit revenue.