Local News
Community news from our local sources
Where do you want your news from?
Pick a place — we'll remember it on this device.
Braun Renews Gas Tax Suspension, Broadens Untaxed Diesel Use For Farmers
Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday, Sept. 30 renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days - until early November - and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters on public roads.

Sanctuary Advisory Council resolution asks for answers on Stock Island wastewater discharges
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is calling for state and federal agencies to address concerns that treated wastewater from shallow injection wells on Stock Island is reaching delicate nearshore waters. At its quarterly meeting on Sept. 15 in Marathon,…

City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agendas for Tuesday October 6, 2026
To see the agenda for this meeting, click here.

Grand Marais planning commission approves accessory uses for schools, churches
The Grand Marais Planning Commission approved an amendment on Sept. 30 that will allow schools and churches in the city’s R-1 residential zoning district to have permitted accessory uses. The amendment follows an initial request from the Great Expectations Foundation, which…
Medicaid work requirements are here to stay, no matter who wins Georgia governor's race
Both candidates have pinned healthcare reform at the top of their to do list.

Limits sought on presidential monuments
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is taking a stand in support of required congressional authorization to demolish presidential memorials. Murkowski, R-Alaska, joined with Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, Monday to introduce the legislation on memorials that include the John F. Kennedy Center for…

FY 2026/27 Approved Budget
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan on September 21, 2026, effective October 1, 2026. The budget is available on the City’s website for residents and community members to review.

Report a Concern
Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests.
Report a Concern
Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests.

City of Durango wraps up community feedback on temporary speed management demonstration projects
The City of Durango has concluded its community feedback period for the temporary speed management demonstration projects installed this summer on Riverview Drive and Goeglein Gulch Road.
09.03.2026 Natural resources Advisory Commission *Draft Minutes
DATE: 09/03/2026 ROOM: City Council Conference RoomTIME: 5:00 PM ADDRESS: 56 N State St, Orem, UT Commission Members In Attendance: Hilary Hungerford, Sarah Bateman, Paul DunnCommission Members Absent: Bob McFadden, Tara BishopCouncil Members in Attendance: Jenn GaleOrem Staff in…

House Democrats ask IRS to eye tax implications of $10M transfer to Hope Florida
Top Democrats in the Florida House are demanding the Internal Revenue Service open an investigation into whether the Hope Florida Foundation and two social welfare organizations that received money from it properly reported the funds to the IRS and, moreover, whether any of the…