Atlanta budget proposal heads to council hearings with housing, safety first
Atlanta GA – Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed $994.7 million general fund budget is moving into council hearings this month, with housing, safety and infrastructure in focus.
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Rio Rancho budget fight centers on spending, jobs and funding
Rio Rancho’s FY 2027 budget review is underway, with debate over a $75,000 economic-development contract, new jobs and a proposed pay increase.
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Memphis budget hearings start now, with police, fire, and public works under review
Memphis budget hearings begin May 18, with police and fire up May 19, as council reviews the mayor’s FY27 proposal through June 2.
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Prince George County burn ban pauses outdoor burning amid dry, windy weather
Prince George County’s temporary burn ban is now in effect, putting brush and yard-waste burning on hold as dry, windy conditions raise fire risk.
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Columbus council, mayor clash over $1.65M fire apparatus purchase
Columbus officials are debating a $1.65 million fire apparatus purchase from Sutphen as the mayor cites readiness concerns and council weighs labor issues.
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Hillsborough County burn ban extended again, keeping Ruskin covered
Ruskin residents remain under Hillsborough County’s emergency open-burning ban as officials extend it again amid dry conditions and wildfire risk.
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Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget could raise taxes by 1.89 cents
Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add 1.89 cents to the tax rate, raise some utility fees, and boost spending on safety, mobility, and housing.
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Austin officials push for tougher Waymo oversight after delays
Austin leaders reviewed autonomous-vehicle incidents after a Waymo blocked an ambulance during the March 1 West Sixth Street shooting response.
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Beloit, Kansas: Cool showers midweek, then warmer and windier weather
Showers and thunderstorm chances early this week give way to warmer, breezier days in Beloit, affecting travel, outdoor work, and burn plans.
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Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond returns to commission May 14
Miami commissioners are set to revisit the delayed $450 million public safety bond on May 14, a proposal tied to fire, police and aging facilities.
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USF St. Petersburg marine science lab fire may be a total loss
USF says its Marine Science Laboratory on the St. Petersburg campus may be a total loss after a fire, with classes and research shifting.
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St. Louis sends $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen
St. Louis city leaders sent a proposed $1.41 billion FY2027 budget to aldermen, with pay raises, police funding growth and maintenance spending.
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High Point police open homicide probe as annual report shows crime down 9%
High Point police are investigating a deadly April 30 shooting while the department says overall crime fell 9% in 2025, with violent crime up slightly.
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D.C. bill would toughen domestic-violence penalties
A pending D.C. bill from Mayor Bowser and U.S. Attorney Pirro would target repeat protection-order violations and child witnesses.
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Virginia Beach curfew paused by court order after Oceanfront vote
A Virginia Beach court order has paused enforcement of the Oceanfront curfew for now, leaving the local curfew fight to play out in court.
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La Cygne under flood watch as river levels rise after weekend storms
La Cygne, KS is under flood watch and warning after weekend storms, with the Marais des Cygnes River rising and officials urging caution.
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Anaheim named in federal Mexican Mafia takedown after motel killing allegation
Federal prosecutors say a 2025 killing at an Anaheim motel is tied to a broader Mexican Mafia case that led to 43 arrests and searches.
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Los Angeles budget proposal heads to Council with police hiring up
Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed $14.85 billion Los Angeles budget is now under Council review, with police hiring, homelessness funding and street services in focus.
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FBI joins search for missing Rancho Cucamonga man in possible kidnapping case
Rancho Cucamonga CA – The FBI has issued a public missing-person notice for Nai Ping Hou, 74, as investigators treat his March 16 disappearance as a possible kidnapping.
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Wellington hurricane expo is set for May 2 at Mall at Wellington Green
Wellington’s free Hurricane & Severe Weather Expo is scheduled for May 2 at the Mall at Wellington Green, with preparedness tips, exhibitors, and a raffle.
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Colorado Springs police now accept a high school diploma for recruits
Colorado Springs police have lowered their recruit education minimum to a high school diploma or GED, widening the pool before the May 3 deadline.