Vancouver Seeks Vendors for Public EV Charging Pilot
Vancouver is seeking vendors for equipment and operating systems for a planned public EV-charging pilot, with proposals due Aug. 5.
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Mobile Mysticks Join SPHL as City’s New Arena Project Takes Shape
The Mobile Mysticks were announced as the Southern Professional Hockey League’s newest team, linking professional hockey to Mobile’s arena project.
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Peoria Unified Misconduct Investigation Remains Active Before School Starts
Peoria police searched Peoria Unified offices in July in an ongoing investigation involving two former Centennial High School teachers.
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Judge Clears Civil-Rights Case Over Patrick Lyoya’s Death to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a jury may decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya’s civil rights.
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Columbus council approves temporary Uptown curfew for minors
The Columbus City Council approved a temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus after police and businesses reported repeated disruptions.
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Overland Park committee backs regional-pool model in 7-5 vote
Overland Park’s council committee recommended regional pools over two additional community pools, leaving the full City Council to decide the parks plan this fall.
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Tallahassee Police Promote Eight Officers Into Command Positions
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers, including two deputy chiefs, during a period of workforce transition and staffing pressure.
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Aircraft Paint Hangar Construction Set to Begin at Amarillo Airport
Construction of a new aircraft paint hangar at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is scheduled to begin Aug. 14 after a city lease approval.
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Fayetteville activates voluntary Stage 1 water restrictions
Fayetteville’s Public Works Commission activated voluntary Stage 1 water restrictions July 19, asking customers to cut nonessential treated-water use.
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Ground Breaks on 340-Unit Park Square Yonkers Project
Titan Real Estate Development and Yonkers officials marked the July 21 groundbreaking for a seven-story, 340-apartment project at 1 Loehr Place.
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Modesto Walmart Proposal Moves Past Initial CEQA Review
The proposed east-side Walmart would include a 181,128-square-foot store, fuel station and two future commercial parcels at 4000 Oakdale Road.
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Baton Rouge Closes Comment Period on 2026 Housing Plan
Baton Rouge officials closed public comment on a draft 2026 plan covering four federal programs for housing, homelessness and community development.
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Cape Coral Secures $2.65 Million for Road and Police Projects
Cape Coral will receive $2.65 million in state appropriations for NE 24th Avenue improvements and a police emergency-response vehicle.
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Richmond Council Advances $120 Million Fire-Station Bond
Richmond council unanimously advanced a $120 million bond for aging fire stations, sending the proposal toward a November 2026 vote.
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Elgin College’s $28.5 Million Manufacturing Center Set to Open
Elgin Community College plans to open its 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center in August, with a grand opening set for Sept. 24.
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Conroe Flock-camera proposals remain tabled ahead of ballot deadline
Conroe council tabled two Flock-camera proposals July 23. Members planned to revisit a ballot measure before the Aug. 17 deadline.
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League City to Present Proposed FY2027 Tax Rate Aug. 11
League City will present its certified property-tax roll and proposed FY2027 tax rate Aug. 11, ahead of public hearings and adoption votes.
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Lowell Keeps 360-Day Data-Center Moratorium in Place
Lowell’s temporary data-center moratorium remains a major citywide dispute as officials study effects on water, roads, schools and emergency services.
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Hartford Police Oversight Changes Remain Under Consideration
A proposed Hartford ordinance would expand access to police records and subpoena authority for civilian oversight, but no final council action is established.
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Cambridge Council Temporarily Restores ShotSpotter After July Shooting
Cambridge councilors temporarily restored ShotSpotter after a fatal July 4 shooting, reversing a May vote to end the gunfire-detection system.
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Arvada Council Approves Candelas Rezoning, Climate Plan
Arvada City Council approved rezoning for three Candelas parcels, added wildlife review conditions and unanimously adopted the city’s 2026 climate plan.
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Concord Council Approves Navy Deal for 2,422-Acre Reuse Site
Concord leaders unanimously approved a Navy term sheet covering price and payment terms for the former Naval Weapons Station redevelopment.