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Missoula County Stops Data Centers for a Year to Protect Health and Nature

July 11, 2026

Missoula County officials voted unanimously to pause the construction or expansion of data centers across the county for up to one year. The decision comes after concerns that these facilities could harm public health, water supplies, and local ecosystems. The temporary ban applies to all county ar

business

South Carolina Builds New U. S. Ammo Factory Backed by Pentagon

July 10, 2026

Alzchem Group AG, a German maker of a powerful propellant, has chosen Bushy Park near Goose Creek to set up its first U. S. plant under a plan to grow in the defense market. The new factory will produce nitroguanidine, a flash‑free explosive used in 155‑mm howitzer charges and also in airbags and fi

weather

Flash Flood Alert Hits Delaware and New Jersey

July 10, 2026

A sudden rainstorm triggered a flash flood warning that covers parts of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly announced the alert at 1:37 p. m. on Thursday, July 9, and it will stay in effect until 5:45 p. m. The warning applies to northern New Castle Cou

health

Danger in the Wild: Rabies Cases Rise Across Four Virginia Counties

July 10, 2026

In early 2026, wildlife officials in Virginia recorded several rabies-positive animals across four counties. The cases were found in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Orange, showing that the disease is still a real threat in local ecosystems. The first county to report an infection was Culpeper, w

politics

Zoom‑In, Not Handcuffs: How Cook County Keeps Calm on 911 Calls

July 10, 2026

"Instead of rushing in with a badge, Cook County’s sheriff has given police a tablet. When someone calls 911 for a mental health crisis, an officer can instantly video‑chat with a trained clinician. This simple swap means the person in trouble talks to a calm professional instead of waiting for poli

business

Disney Loses Tax Battle, Big Savings for School Budgets

July 10, 2026

Disney World fought another property tax case against the Orange County appraiser and won again. This time the focus was on the Art of Animation Resort, a hotel inside the park. The company argued that the appraiser had overvalued the property each year from 2015 to 2018. The court agreed a

entertainment

Weekend Fun in Westmoreland

July 10, 2026

Westmoreland County offers a lively mix of activities for the whole family this weekend, from arts to music and food. \ The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg hosts a celebration marking America’s 250th birthday. Visitors can taste cupcake treats, explore hands‑on art projects, vie

education

Back‑to‑School Fair Brings Fun, Resources and Free Supplies to Flint

July 10, 2026

Flint’s north side will host a free community fair this Saturday from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Berston Field House, 3300 N. Saginaw St. Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County and Friends of Berston have teamed up to offer families a chance to meet local groups that can help with safety, health and e

politics

California Boosts Special Education Funds

July 10, 2026

California’s governor has signed a bill that will pour $2. 4 billion into special‑education programs statewide. Every school district should see an increase in how much money each student receives for specialized services. The new money joins a larger $151 billion pledge that the governor promised f

weather

Storm Alert: Strong Winds Threaten Pima County

July 9, 2026

A warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson at 4:21 p. m. on Wednesday, July 8, to alert residents of Pima County about an approaching severe thunderstorm. The storm is moving southwest at roughly 15 mph and is located about 8 miles north of Saguaro National Park East. Meteorologi