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Proposed Amherst 2027 budget includes 6.9% tax levy increase
Oct 2, 2026 - Us 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amherst Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin released his proposed 2027 budget on Wednesday, and it comes with a 6.9% tax levy increase. That means an approximate increase of $11.91 per month for a $341,000 median home. In a release, Lavin said the $188 million budget works to stabilize finances, maintain essential services, [...]
Copper theft, flooding and empty beds plague L.A. homeless housing, report finds
Oct 2, 2026 - Us 
A new report on L.A.'s homeless services system finds fractured and inefficient data systems, and adds detail on other problems such as water damage, elevator outages and copper theft.
Dallas weather: Heavy rain, flooding through Friday
Oct 2, 2026 - Us
A Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday morning with heavy rain, storms, and a cold front bringing cooler temps and a high near 80 to DFW.
Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom veto
Oct 1, 2026 - Us 
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."
Mother charged with murder in death of 4-month-old baby found in South L.A. dumpster
Oct 1, 2026 - Us 
A woman was charged with murder in connection with the death of her 4-month-old baby, who was found dead in a dumpster earlier this week in South Los Angeles.
