Watch a Police Robot Assist in Blowing Up a Hoax Bomb
A state bomb squad destroyed a suspicious-looking device in the city of Marysville, Washington on Monday.
Zika Travel Advisory Could Harm Tax Collections in Miami
Revenue implications could grow more serious if the current warning is expanded or lasts through the winter tourism season, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Florida Wildlife Agency: Don’t Paint Turtles or Tortoises
Authorities are trying to discourage people from engaging in a practice that is harmful to the shelled reptiles, and can be illegal under Florida state law.
Obama Administration Responds to GOP Claims About Unspent Zika Funding
As the public health situation is “getting critical,” Congress left for a summer break without finalizing a funding package to combat the virus.
Virginia Mayor Busted By Cops in Undercover Meth-for-Sex Sting
Richard “Scott” Silverthorne was arrested Thursday night and faces a felony charge.
Watch Utah Highway Workers Blast Away Bridge Concrete With High Pressure Water
Hydro-demolition is being used on a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 215, near Salt Lake City. Here's how it works.
New Orleans Ramps Up Zika Fight in Wake of Florida Cases
With federal funding in limbo, Mayor Mitch Landrieu has announced the city will shell out $500,000 in additional money to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Trump Calls for Over $500 Billion in U.S. Infrastructure Investment
Without too many details, the Republican presidential nominee explains that his plan would be bigger than Hillary Clinton’s proposal.
Pittsburgh Selects 3 Startups to Work With the City Under a New Pilot Program
With PGH Lab, “we are excited to see this relationship deepen through active prototyping,” said the city’s chief innovation and performance officer.
Cuomo Moves to Block Sex Offenders in N.Y. From Using ‘Pokemon Go’
The governor’s action follows an investigative report from lawmakers that highlighted potentially problematic trends.
Number of Zika Cases Likely From Florida Mosquitoes Rise to 14
Ten new cases were confirmed in the state on Monday.
1st Likely Cases of Zika Transmitted by Mosquitoes on U.S. Mainland in Florida
Four people are said to be affected, according to Gov. Rick Scott’s office.
Austin Gets its First ‘Creative Crosswalk’
Here’s a look at the design.
Colorado DOT Targets a ‘Killer Habit’
As the total number of distracted driving crashes continue to rise, 68 people died in the state last year due to wrecks blamed on inattentive drivers.
States in West and Southeast Among Those With Biggest GDP Growth in Early 2016
Arkansas, Oregon and Washington state checked in with top economic gains in the first quarter of the year, at 3.9 percent, new data show.
Mayors Tout Importance of Infrastructure Investment at DNC
“America will be weaker if we don’t start fixing our roads and our bridges and our ports and our airports,” Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said Tuesday.
NYPD Gears Up to Protect Its Officers Following Dallas and Baton Rouge Assaults
The nation’s largest police force plans to purchase 6,000 bulletproof vests and 20,000 military-style helmets.
Kansas City Mayor: Guns Contributing to Tensions Between Police and Communities
“Unfortunately most of us mayors have very little ability to impact the proliferation of guns on our streets, because our state legislatures rob us of that,” according to Mayor Sly James.
New NLC Report Analyzes Hot Topics in 2016 'State of the City' Speeches
“We're all talking about the same things,” Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James said Thursday.
How Large of an Impact Do Immigrants Have on Pittsburgh’s Regional Economy?
New research “is a great reminder of how vital the growing immigrant and Latino community is to our region’s future success and stability,” according to Mayor Bill Peduto.
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