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The City of Bloomington's Safety Week will run August 22-28 as part of the ongoing Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan, the City's effort to improve transportation options and make Bloomington safer and more accessible for everyone who...
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville offers two opportunities for Naperville resident students to participate in local government. Students can apply for student representative positions on the City's boards and commissions or serve as a Chief...

At about 1 a.m. Aug. 9, Columbia Police officers were on patrol in the 800 block of East Walnut Street - not Broadway, as previously released - when they heard shots fired in the immediate area. Officers observed the suspect, Ta

Those traveling through Bloomington should prepare for several full road closures during the second half of August, including at Second and Rogers streets, on South Rogers Street between Dodds and First streets, and on Third Street between College...
Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, The City of Spokane's Solid Waste Management Department is prepared to collect additional garbage for those returning to downgraded evacuation areas. Residents who remain in Level 3 evacuation zones, will not...

At about 11:45 a.m. Aug. 9, Columbia Police responded to the burglary of a business in the 1200 block of Seventh Street. 

Multiple witnesses told police officers that the suspect, identified as Joshua Allen Patrick,

Erin Hut, Communications Director, As evacuation orders are downgraded, the City of Spokane is offering guidance on how to safely return home. The Spokane Regional Health District is advising residents whose homes are still standing to look for smoke...

At about 1 a.m. Aug. 9, Columbia Police officers were on patrol in the 800 block of East Broadway when they heard shots fired in the immediate area. Officers observed the suspect, Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, 20, of Columbia, ho

Homes in evacuation areas are suggested to flush system upon return. Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, After completing a variety of tests for bacteria and other potential contaminants over the last week, the City of Spokane's Water Department is...

At 4:58 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, firefighters were dispatched to a laboratory facility in the 4000 block of Discovery Parkway Drive for a reported building fire.

While crews were responding, Boone County Joint Communicatio

Erin Hut, Communications Director, Staff from multiple City of Spokane departments are on hand at the Disaster Assistance Center (DAC), located at Shadle Park High School, to help fire-impacted residents navigate the road to recovery. The DAC brings...
At approximately 2:03 a.m. on August 7, 2026, Tacoma Police responded to the 2100 block of N 30th St for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began lifesaving...
The City-backed project utilized Rebuild 2.0 funds to rehabilitate two formerly vacant properties into owner-occupied homes.
Lt. T. Preuninger Yesterday evening, significant numbers of neighbors from the 5 Mile Prairie area began to contact SPD attempting to access their homes. They were all advising an APP was showing that area had been downgraded to a Level 2 evacuation...
Above: Children participate in the City of Long Beach's free After School Program at parks throughout the city. Long Beach, CA – This fall, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will once again offer its free After...
Beginning Monday, Aug. 10, the Eighth and Walnut Plaza Parking Garage will reopen to hourly parking following completion of a summer maintenance project.The project began May 18 and included cable repairs, concrete repairs, sealant replacement and expansi
The opening of the $25 million station reconstruction project is the latest milestone for the All Stations Accessibility Program.
Gospel Fest—free and open to all—is New England's largest annual Gospel music celebration
Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to submit comments on the environmental impact of a propos
This summer 'Color Flows' expanded into the Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. 'Color Flows' is part of the City's broader effort to reimagine how Boston's streets and pedestrian zones can be safer, more engaging, and enjoyable for all.
This June, the City of Boston Archaeology Program conducted an archaeological investigation at the site of the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown to investigate one of the first, major, and bloodiest battles of the American Revolution.