Baton Rouge police report fatal stabbing on Dawson Avenue
Baton Rouge police listed a fatal stabbing in the 4000 block of Dawson Avenue in the department’s July 12, 2026, press-release archive.
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103rd Street bridge replacement involving Overland Park and Lenexa set for early August
Lenexa and Overland Park plan to begin replacing the 103rd Street bridge in early August 2026, with a larger structure, wider driving surface, expanded sidewalks, curbs and gutters included in the design.
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Kentucky’s 2026 laws take effect on staggered schedule, with some measures starting Aug. 1
Most laws passed in Kentucky’s 2026 regular session reached their ordinary effective date July 15, while some measures carry special dates, including Aug. 1.
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Overland Park council votes to close Bluejacket and Stonegate neighborhood pools
The Overland Park City Council voted July 22, 2026, to close Bluejacket Pool and Stonegate Pool rather than rebuild or continue operating the neighborhood facilities, according to a local online post and subsequent public discussion.
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New Haven asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit challenging its Welcoming City policies
New Haven says it has asked a federal court to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit targeting the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety policies.
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Cedar Rapids advances transportation, housing and infrastructure actions from July 28 council meeting
A July 28 Cedar Rapids City Council meeting summary reported seven public hearings involving a proposed logistics facility, housing redevelopment, rezonings and city infrastructure matters. Additional bid hearings were listed for Aug. 11.
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Baton Rouge opens public comment on proposed 2026 HUD community-development spending plan
The Baton Rouge–East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Community Development released its draft PY2026 Action Plan on July 9, opening a 30-day public-comment period through Aug. 8.
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Little Rock moves ahead with demolition and reopening of damaged Markham Street pedestrian bridge
Little Rock authorized demolition of the extensively damaged pedestrian bridge over West Markham Street after it was struck by a large dump truck. The city later reported the street reopened after the structure was safely removed.
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Wisconsin heads into Aug. 11 partisan primary amid ballot-replacement dispute
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has asked the Wisconsin Elections Commission to allow some voters who already returned absentee ballots for the 2026 primary to cast replacement ballots.
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Des Moines awaits early-August public input summary on projected $12 million budget gap
Des Moines said it would publish an early-August summary of resident and business feedback on potential savings and revenue options tied to a projected $12 million budget gap.