UT reports 130.3 dBA Neyland peak; record claim is unsettled
The university called its seven-second reading a college-football record, but a 2023 report cited a 137 dB reading at Neyland.
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Leon supervisor says Border Patrol vehicles briefly at early-voting site
Mark Earley said two Customs and Border Protection vehicles were at a Tallahassee early-voting site on Oct. 19 and that he filed an FBI complaint.
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Reports: Roselle mayor breaks tie on Lucky Buds measure
Union County Life and Pot Shop News reported that Mayor Donald Shaw cast the deciding vote on a 3-3 Roselle council measure concerning Lucky Buds. The reported local vote is separate from the state’s conditional approval of a proposed move to Oxford.
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Rochester council OKs $20M state pass-through for Terrence Building demolition
The council authorized a state-funding pass-through for demolition; the owner’s proposed housing is a separate plan.
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Free 2-K is planned across Staten Island starting in fall 2027
New York City plans to add free 2-K across Staten Island in fall 2027, as part of a 10,000-seat citywide expansion. Borough seat counts and application dates have not been announced.
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Basalt council rejects 93-room hotel proposal on first reading
Basalt Town Council unanimously voted to deny the proposed Residence Inn on first reading. The plan included three deed-restricted units and projected $13.2 million in public revenue over 10 years.
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Palo Alto council to consider one-year detention facility pause
The City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention and custodial facilities on Oct. 26. The proposal has not been adopted.
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Merriam outlines three sales-tax options amid downtown planning
Merriam officials outlined three possible sales-tax rates in connection with downtown planning, with estimated annual yields of about $2.6 million to $5.2 million. No action was requested on the presentation.
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Des Moines weighs tenant-requested radon tests for rentals
A proposed rental-code change could let tenants request radon testing, but the City Council has not adopted it.
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Decatur approves $37,500 study of Pershing-22nd TIF proposal
The council approved a feasibility study for a possible TIF effort near Pershing Road and 22nd Street. The study is expected to take about six months before public review and another council vote.
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Police review video after passenger punches Yonkers bus driver
Westchester County Police were reviewing video to identify a passenger who punched a Liberty Lines driver in Yonkers.
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Spokane city-limit nonemergency calls switch to 311 Oct. 27
Starting Oct. 27, nonemergency police and fire calls for incidents inside Spokane city limits are scheduled to move from Crime Check to 311. Emergencies remain 911 calls.
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Worcester council opposes Question 8 before Nov. 3 vote
The City Council voted 6-0 to oppose Question 8, with five councilors abstaining. Massachusetts voters decide the measure Nov. 3.
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Camarillo couple found dead; cause and manner undetermined
A family member requested a welfare check after being unable to reach the couple, deputies said. The investigation is ongoing.
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Hialeah’s five-member traffic unit begins patrols
A dedicated Hialeah police team began patrolling Oct. 19 to enforce against aggressive and dangerous driving.
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Two killed, four taken to hospital after Baton Rouge crash
Two people died and four others were taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on North Foster Drive. Officials said the four hospitalized occupants were expected to survive.
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Tacoma cameras logged nearly 400,000 speeding detections in a month
Two Tacoma cameras recorded nearly 400,000 speeding detections during a 28-day period. After warnings ended, citations were set to be limited to randomly selected vehicle owners.
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Arbor says financing closed for 80-apartment Florham Park project
The Arbor Company says financing has closed for its planned Florham Park senior community, with construction expected to start in 2026.
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Eastvale Shooting Victim Identified as Roman McClain, 21
The Riverside County coroner identified Roman McClain of Victorville as the person killed in the Oct. 17 Eastvale shooting. Six others were taken to hospitals; no arrests had been reported by Oct. 20.
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Modern Wealth to Acquire Lodi Firm With $330 Million in Assets
Modern Wealth says 4thGEN’s three advisors and two support staff will join the firm. The announced deal follows a September acquisition in Auburn.
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Roseville proposes $4 fares and new Arrow zones for 2027
Roseville’s unapproved proposal would raise fares for some residents, lower them for other riders and change how Arrow trips work.
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Two 15-year-olds arrested in Corona school-threat investigation
Corona police say two 15-year-old students were arrested after an investigation into online communications about a possible future attack at Corona High School. The department said searches of several residences found no weapons.