Corpus Christi delays desalination decision as water rules harden
Corpus Christi is postponing a major desalination decision until Sept. 1 while finalizing Level 1 water rules that could shape future restrictions and surcharges.
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Tacoma’s 2027-2028 budget gap has widened to $40 million
Tacoma WA – City forecast now shows a $40 million general fund gap for 2027-2028, sharpening pressure on staffing, services and spending choices.
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June 11 Midwest storms kept rattling U.S. travel on June 16
A June 11 tornado outbreak grounded flights, cut power to hundreds of thousands, and kept Chicago travelers dealing with ripple effects through June 16.
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Wilmington buys Sciarappa Farm for nearly $11M, keeping 63 acres near I-93
Wilmington MA – The town spent nearly $11 million to buy Sciarappa Farm, blocking proposed development at 333 Andover Street and keeping 63 acres near I-93 in town hands.
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New City workshop on Routes 303 and 304 could shape traffic and safety fixes
New City NY – Rockland County and Clarkstown will hear public input June 17 on Routes 303 and 304 safety options, crossings, congestion and bus access.
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United States gas prices ease, but May inflation stayed hot
U.S. gas prices eased again this week, but May CPI and PPI still showed energy-driven price pressure for households and businesses across the economy.
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Mesa’s Falcon Field landing fees delayed until at least July 30
Mesa’s Falcon Field landing-fee rollout is now delayed until no later than July 30, 2026, while the city finalizes a vendor and FAA concerns continue.
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Gowanda’s Kwik Fill lists $3.05 regular and $3.99 diesel
Kwik Fill on Buffalo Street in Gowanda lists regular at $3.05 and diesel at $3.99, both well below AAA’s New York and Buffalo-area averages.
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Van Wert’s QTS data center puts water, power and jobs back in focus
Van Wert’s planned QTS campus drew fresh scrutiny at a June 11 event, with residents pressing for answers on water, power, jobs, taxes and timing.
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DART’s new bus network starts June 14, cutting routes and stops
DART’s new network launched June 14, changing Des Moines-area bus trips with fewer routes, fewer stops and free rides through June 30 for riders.
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Columbia riverwalk could stay closed into 2027 as canal repairs continue
Columbia’s north Riverfront Park remains closed, and city project timelines suggest the riverwalk could stay limited into 2027 and beyond for walkers and cyclists.
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Irvine opens review of 2026 hazard plan tied to FEMA eligibility
Irvine is taking public comments on its 2026 hazard mitigation draft through June 24, a local planning step tied to FEMA eligibility and fire risk.
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Chesapeake gas watch: Battlefield Blvd regular is $3.699, diesel $4.799
Chesapeake VA Gas & Diesel Watch – The Battlefield Blvd 7-Eleven lists regular at $3.699 and diesel at $4.799, both lower than June 10.
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Buffalo measles exposure sites widen after Erie County confirms second case
Erie County’s second measles case in a week expands Buffalo exposure notices at 1021 Broadway and Golisano; residents should check MMR records now.
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White House trims tariffs on farm, HVAC and some industrial equipment
The White House cut tariffs on some farm and HVAC equipment and parts of industrial machinery, effective June 8, through Dec. 31, 2027.
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Corpus Christi finalizes Level 1 water emergency rules as December trigger date holds
Corpus Christi City Council approved the Level 1 water-emergency rulebook, but officials still project the trigger date for December 2026, not now.
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Norfolk festival weekend brings road closures, free transit June 19-22
Downtown Norfolk faces closures June 19-21 as Juneteenth, Sail250 Virginia and Harborfest overlap; HRT adds free rides and Sail250 shuttle service.
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United States flood threat rises as NOAA tracks Texas tropical development
NOAA says a moderate flood risk covers the Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana and Mississippi, with 2 to 5 inches possible and tropical development under watch.
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Poteau gas check: Casey’s regular at $3.499, diesel at $4.649
Casey’s on North Broadway lists Super 87 at $3.499 and diesel at $4.649, with regular below local averages and diesel still the costlier line.
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Newton’s biggest housing project tops off first building as Pattern District takes shape
Newton Upper Falls – Northland says the first Pattern District building topped off May 20, marking visible progress on the 822-unit project.
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Flash flood warning snarls San Antonio commute in Northeast Bexar County
A flash flood warning for northeastern Bexar County is disrupting Monday travel in San Antonio, with water rescues, road closures and safety alerts.
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Denver Water’s June bills now include temporary drought charges
June Denver Water bills now reflect May water use, with drought charges on higher outdoor use, indoor essentials exempt, and watering limits still in force.