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Starting Oct. 1, 2026, new laws in the D.C. region ban dynamic grocery pricing in Maryland, enforce stricter vehicle registration rules, and reduce paid family leave in Washington, D.C. Virginia expands automatic sealing of misdemeanor records, while Maryland increases penalties for out-of-state license plates.
James E. 'Jim' Ukrop, the former CEO of Ukrop’s Super Markets and a key figure in Richmond’s civic development, has died at age 89. He transformed a Depression-era grocery store into a regional chain before selling it in 2010. Ukrop is remembered for his deep involvement in local education, arts, and downtown revitalization, leaving a legacy of active community engagement and philanthropy.
The 2026 State Fair of Texas opened on September 25 in Dallas with a military flyover featuring a B-52 and F-35s, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the fair’s 140th year. The event introduces lower ticket prices, new food items, and a redesigned Big Tex, while addressing security concerns and attendance challenges from the previous year.
Severe weather prompted an active evacuation at the Lost Lands Music Festival in Thornville, Ohio, with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office ordering attendees away from Legend Valley; it was initially unclear when gates would reopen or how Saturday’s performances would proceed, but the venue reopened as conditions subsided and attendees were allowed back on site.
22-year-old Andrew Coates, a Cedar Bluffs Fire volunteer with an EMT license, was denied a Fremont firefighter job because his homeschooling diploma isn’t considered accredited. Fremont says accreditation is implied when a diploma is requested; supporters argue this blocks homeschooled applicants. At a Civil Service Commission hearing, officials voiced concerns but took no action to change policy, leaving Coates about 30 days to pursue court action.
A 15-year-old girl, Daria Serkov of Manhattan, died and a 16-year-old girl was hospitalized after a 57-year-old truck driver turning right struck the bicycle they were riding in the East Village at East 14th Street and First Avenue around 9 p.m.; the driver stayed at the scene and no arrests were reported. Both teens were taken to Bellevue Hospital, with the younger girl pronounced dead and the older suffering a leg injury. The NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is investigating; the case comes amid Mayor Mamdani's revised Vision Zero plan advocating safer street design on First Avenue, where advocates say protected bike infrastructure is needed to prevent future crashes.
Henrico Police are investigating after a teenage resident was found dead on a Varina-area back deck following a reported shooting; a man was detained for questioning, but investigators have released few details and say there is no threat to the community.
A 93-year-old Lavallette driver plowed a Buick Encore into Meg’s Grill’s outdoor dining area on the Jersey Shore Saturday, killing a 56-year-old Toms River woman and injuring seven others; the driver had minor injuries, staff were unharmed, and the restaurant planned to close for the day.
A St. George family remains at their 2-year-old son Silas’s ICU bedside in Salt Lake after he underwent life-saving open-heart surgery for sepsis and a blood clot; doctors warn there’s a high risk of limb loss, and the family has started a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses, travel, and time away from work as they navigate his recovery.
Early Saturday near Duck Walk Run in Gas City Park, a Hyundai Elantra left the roadway and crashed into a tree, killing the juvenile driver and injuring four others—three of them juveniles. Two occupants were airlifted to area hospitals and the other two were transported by ambulance. Speed is considered a contributing factor, and the Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating; the driver's identity has not been released.
A 56-year-old Toms River woman was killed and seven others were injured when a 2014 Buick Encore accelerated while attempting to park and crashed into Meg’s Grill in Lavallette around 11:12 a.m., damaging the outdoor dining area and building; the 93-year-old Lavallette driver sustained minor injuries, and police are investigating the incident as a developing story.
A car found crashed in the Rainier Valley area of South Seattle contained two people who were fatally shot. Detectives are investigating the deadly shooting and what led to the crash.
An Amber Alert in northwest Albuquerque was canceled after a 6-year-old was found; authorities have the grandmother in custody as the investigation continues.
Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd was the subject of an active Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation into criminal allegations, requested by the Platte County sheriff on June 15. The investigation remains open with few details released. Zahnd died shortly before the update, leading to the Platte County Courthouse closure; he was Platte County’s longest-serving prosecutor. KMBC 9 has sought additional information from authorities.
Two hours after a suspected DUI driver slammed into an LA Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two passengers, a news helicopter covering the scene crashed nearby, killing three more people and bringing the total death toll to five. Investigations by the NTSB and FAA are underway, and the SUV driver faces charges up to life in prison for second‑degree murder and DUI.