Downtown News & Breaking Stories

Fox Lake Parade celebrates Independence Day early with red, white, and blue theme, featuring downtown car show, Lakefront Park festivities, and fireworks.

Chatham Lodging Trust acquires Home2 Suites by Hilton in downtown Phoenix, adding exposure to the booming Phoenix market.

Attorney General Josh Kaul and Superintendent Steve Salerno update on Mount Horeb school shooting incident at 6:15 p.m.

Country singer Morgan Wallen charged with felony counts for throwing chair from Eric Church's bar in downtown Nashville. Bond set at $15,250.

University of Missouri student Riley Strain missing in Nashville. New video released, search ongoing. Friends, family desperate for his safe return.

US and Canadian coast guards reach a new agreement on icebreaking to allow for Great Lakes shipping and international commerce.

Des Moines hosted the grandest housewarming 155 years ago. Terrace Hill, built by Benjamin F. Allen, remains a symbol of prosperity.

TNR program aims to control feral cat population in Sioux Falls. The law needs amending. Can they do it?

Retired educator Leola Harris and Natchez Police Chief Cal Green to co-grand marshal the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.

21 injured in a Texas hotel explosion. Officials took to social media to send prayers and support. Investigators believe it was a gas explosion.

Perry High School principal Dan Marburger was shot in Thursday's shooting. The school has seen several deaths in the past three years.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has brokered a deal that will see a new development partnership for a $30 million apartment project.

Serial squatter Elizabeth Hirschhorn, 55, was finally booted out of a Brentwood mansion after living rent-free for 575 days.

Fort Worth's annual film festival is just one of the many exciting events happening this weekend, including a lights display, music celebration, and more.

Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin has been awarded the Nobel economics prize for research that explains why women are less likely to work than men. Goldin is only the third woman to win the prize in its 93-year history. Her research shows that women often underestimate their employment opportunities and feel overwhelmed by responsibilities at home. Goldin also found that the gender pay gap discourages women from seeking employment or pursuing further education. She said that the differences between men and women in the workforce are often a reflection of what happens in individuals' homes.

Former NFL player Russ Francis died in a plane crash in upstate New York at the age of 70.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was placed on lockdown for over an hour following reports of an armed person near campus. This is the second time in less than three weeks that the university has been locked down due to an armed person.

The NFL season has kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions. FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video will broadcast games throughout the season. YouTube TV will carry NFL Sunday Ticket. Pro Picks predicts the Bengals will win Super Bowl 58.

Greeley residents fear that the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons will result in store closures, higher prices, and job losses. Regulators are reviewing the merger, and concerns about previous closures during mergers have been raised. Labor groups argue that the merger puts union jobs at risk, while farmers worry about decreased competition and potential food deserts in rural areas. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is skeptical of the promises made by the companies and plans to meet with executives before deciding whether to challenge the merger. Public comments on the merger can be submitted to coag.gov/grocerymerger.

Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican senator, has blocked over 300 military promotions due to his opposition to the Pentagon's abortion policies and what he perceives as "woke" sentiment among officers. If the block continues, it could affect up to 650 promotions by the end of the year, potentially damaging national security. Tuberville's actions have drawn criticism from civilian military leaders, who argue that the hold is unfair to the officers and their families and is putting military readiness at risk.

A downtown mini market in Los Angeles has sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $1.08bn. Although the buyer has yet to step forward, many have speculated about how their life is about to change. The majority of winners opt to receive half of the jackpot in an immediate lump sum payment. The National Endowment for Financial Education has previously shown that up to 70% of lottery winners spend all their winnings and go broke within a couple of years. Mark Cuban, billionaire investor and star of ABC's "Shark Tank", advises winners to hire a tax attorney and wealth manager to help them make informed decisions about their newfound wealth.

Port Royal, South Carolina, is hosting a daylong Independence Day celebration this year. The event will feature food trucks, live entertainment, and fireworks. The festivities will begin at noon at Sands Beach and will include food vendors, a beer wagon, and live music. The fireworks will start around 9 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. The town is also offering golf cart shuttles to transport people from the parking area to the beach. Another event in Beaufort, South Carolina, is the HELP of Beaufort 5K Firecracker Run, which will take place in downtown Beaufort at 8 a.m. on July 4. The race is pet and stroller friendly, and participants can register online or in person on the day of the race. Additionally, the 14th annual Salute From The Shore flyover will take place on July 4, starting in Cherry Grove, South Carolina, and ending in Beaufort County. Spectators can watch the flyover from various locations along the Beaufort County coast.