Category: Local

Fort Collins hit 90°F on Oct 5 and Oct 6, 2026 — the first 90-degree October days in 140+ years of records, per the Coloradoan.

Scottsdale tops WalletHub’s 2026 best cities to drive in ranking; Philadelphia lands dead last among 100 U.S. cities studied.

Charlotte added more people than any U.S. city while violent crime fell 21%. The 11 best Charlotte NC neighborhoods in 2026, ranked.

Phoenix’s 10 best neighborhoods in 2026 ranked — Ahwatukee to Arcadia — with prices, safety data, and 4 areas to approach carefully.

Austin’s 2026 buyer’s market meets its 12 best neighborhoods — from Tarrytown ($1.6M) to Crestview ($600K), with 2026 prices ranked.

Mississippi has America’s cheapest groceries in 2026 (C2ER index 93.2), but low incomes mean food still takes the biggest bite of paychecks. Full data:

Two missing shrimpers were found alive near Sand Lake, Louisiana, after days stranded — spotted by a fisherman who radioed the Coast Guard. The rescue:

Memphis tops Tennessee’s most dangerous cities with ~2,500 violent crimes per 100k in 2024 FBI data — the highest rate of any large U.S. city.

The best neighborhoods in salt lake city, ranked on 2026 data: Greater Avenues is safer than 95% of the city; Yalecrest tops values at $694,033.

Marathon Village topped Niche’s 2026 ranking of the best neighborhoods in Nashville, and Sylvan Park led on housing data. Your mover’s guide.