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7/17/2026 3:11:07 AM

Construction begins on Newport News school library honoring astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom.

Newport News Set to Begin Construction on New Virgil I. 'Gus' Grissom LibraryA major milestone for the Hampton Roads community is on the horizon, as city officials in Newport News finalize plans to br...

7/17/2026 3:09:27 AM

Springfield food truck owners brace as City Council moves to rewrite street sale rules

Springfield City Council Evaluates New Regulations for Food TrucksIn a recent session, the Springfield City Council took up a proposed ordinance aimed at updating the rules governing mobile food vendo...

7/17/2026 3:07:50 AM

Blood Donors Are Crashing Collection Targets But One Thing Will Make You Stay

The Life-Saving Power of Giving Blood: Why Your Donation Matters More Than You ThinkBlood donation is a pillar of emergency medicine and ongoing healthcare that often only gains notice when a crisis h...

7/17/2026 3:06:52 AM

Stay safe on Loop 335: what WPHS students and staff need to know

Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Takes Priority for Students and Faculty on Major School RoutesGrowing Concerns Along a High-Traffic CorridorAs the school year ramps up, safety along main commercial roads ...

7/17/2026 3:02:53 AM

Champaign Co dad hit with 6 to 9 years for child porn collection

Champaign County Resident Sentenced for Possession of Child Exploitation Material A Champaign County man convicted on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material was sentenced this week to...

7/17/2026 1:17:48 AM

Buffalo councilman proposes 21-and-over nightlife zone on Chippewa

Buffalo Lawmaker Proposes 21-Only Zone for Chippewa StripA Buffalo city councilman is sparking fresh debate over the city’s nightlife scene with a proposal to restrict access to the popular Chippewa S...

7/17/2026 1:16:05 AM

Highmark unveils exclusive Heart of Buffalo Health Quest experience

Highmark HealthyQuest "Heart of Buffalo" Program ArrivesLocal healthcare costs continue to be a primary concern for residents, and a new program aiming to make prevention more accessible is now live. ...

7/17/2026 1:07:42 AM

Blue Angels brace for biggest crowds ever at Pensacola Beach Air Show

Blue Angels Fine-Tune Schedules as Pensacola Beach Braces for Near-Record TurnoutFinal Preparations Underway for High-Flying WeekendPensacola Beach is gearing up for an expected surge in visitors as t...

7/17/2026 3:09:52 AM

Not enough nurses for the job load at Baystate Franklin, staff problems raised

Healthcare Workers Raise Alarms Over Staffing Reductions at Baystate FranklinNurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center are speaking out against recent staff reductions, voicing serious concerns about...

7/17/2026 3:09:02 AM

West Springfield relaunches ValleyBike Share featuring all-new e-bikes

West Springfield Launches Revitalized Bike-Share Program Featuring E-BikesThe ValleyBike Share program has officially returned to West Springfield, introducing a fleet of electric bicycles aimed at ex...

7/17/2026 3:07:11 AM

Measles case confirmed in Amarillo area, health officials urge vigilance

Measles Case Confirmed in the Amarillo Region: Health Officials Issue AlertA confirmed case of measles has been identified in the Amarillo area, prompting local health authorities to mobilize a public...

7/17/2026 3:06:10 AM

Hamilton County brings K-12 quantum curriculum to schools

Quantum Curriculum Launches for K-12 Students in Hamilton CountyHamilton County school officials have announced the rollout of a new quantum science curriculum for K-12 students, positioning the distr...

7/17/2026 3:02:20 AM

Healthcare workers reveal alarming patterns of daily assaults on the job

Healthcare Voices Rise: Escalating On-the-Job Violence Demands Urgent ActionMedical staffers across the nation are breaking their silence, sharing alarming accounts of a surge in physical aggression a...

7/17/2026 1:16:37 AM

Tonawanda Cops Probe Grisly Erie Canal Discovery of Deceased Individual

Tonawanda Police Investigate Discovery of Body in Erie CanalAuthorities in Erie County were dispatched to the Erie Canal on Wednesday following reports of a deceased individual in the waterway. The To...

7/17/2026 1:07:57 AM

Bidding farewell packed Mobile’s Dick Russell’s with customers before shuttering for good

A Legendary Watering Hole Serves Its Last Round in MobileAfter decades of pouring drinks and collecting memories, a iconic bar in Mobile has drawn a massive final crowd. The venue saw an outpouring of...

7/17/2026 1:06:52 AM

Mobile firefighters race to Texas for urgent flood rescue missions

Mobile Firefighters Deploy to Texas for Flood Rescue OperationsA team of first responders from Mobile has departed for Texas to assist with ongoing flood rescue missions. The deployment comes as sever...

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7/18/2026 9:22:36 PM

Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce in 27 states during Cyclospora outbreak probe

Taylor Farms Announces Recall of Select Iceberg Lettuce Items Over Potential ContaminationA major food supplier is pulling several products from store shelves following concerns over possible bacteria...