Atlanta police were on the scene Friday night on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway at Hollywood Road after receiving reports of wires down at the intersection. When APD arrived, officers found wires dangling and a traffic light down and worked to keep traffic under control at the location ahead of repair work. The City of Atlanta […]
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Senate Dems eye giving Michigan renters right to form unions, deduct repairs from rent
Renters in Michigan could organize tenant unions and deduct the cost of repairs they make from their rent under bills Democrats in the Michigan Senate introduced this week. The so-called “Tenant Empowerment Package” would also require renters to receive advance notice of any rent increases before the end of their lease to give them enough […]
1 in 10 Dayton homes needs major repairs; city thought it would be worse
Jun. 5—About one in 10 residential properties in the city of Dayton need major repairs and rehabilitation work and many could end up on the nuisance property list without intervention, according to city officials and data from a comprehensive citywide survey. The survey found that about 5,800 residential properties in the city have condition issues. […]
The Cliff Walk continues to crumble into the sea. Are repairs worth Newport’s investment?
As more frequent and intense storms have battered Newport’s famous Cliff Walk, causing chunks to plunge into the waters below and sinkholes to appear without warning, millions of public dollars have gone into the trail, and almost as quickly, nature has wiped the repairs away. It’s an issue that’s existed for nearly a century, but […]
Boeing tries again to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after latest round of repairs
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing geared up again Wednesday for its first astronaut launch, held up for years by safety concerns. It was the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Rocket-related trouble thwarted the first two countdowns. The astronauts will test Starliner’s systems on […]
Atlanta leaders say water main break repairs almost complete
The work continues to repair water main breaks across Atlanta. In Midtown Atlanta, officials expect water service will return to normal between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday. Throughout Tuesday evening and night, crews were slowly turning on valves in the area. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Gustavo Alvarez lives […]
Biden declares April storm disaster for Cumberland, York counties, making $3.5 million available for repairs
May 24—President Biden has approved Maine’s request for a major disaster declaration to help Cumberland and York counties recover from the severe winter storm in April that caused damage estimated at more than $3.5 million. The declaration, announced Friday by Gov. Janet Mills, makes assistance available to help cover the costs of debris removal and […]
Highway 99 to undergo repairs in Fresno for 6 months
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Preservation efforts began Tuesday on the asphalt road along Highway 99 from Shields Avenue overcrossing to the Merced County line, Caltrans announced. Caltrans says the project will encompass Shields Avenue to Nees Avenue along Highway 99 and last for the next six months. This solution will fill in the gaps […]
Repairs set for Highway 36 west of St. Joseph
May 14—Drivers traveling between Missouri and Kansas in the St. Joseph area will face delays beginning Wednesday as a resurfacing project begins on Highway 36. A $7.5 million mill and overlay project will cover four miles starting just west of the Missouri River bridges and going to the 165th Road interchange in Doniphan County. Whenever […]
Beloved historic SLO County swinging bridge to close for repairs this summer
Restoration work on a historic Arroyo Grande bridge will close the landmark through the summer as the city works to “preserve its charm and safety for generations to come,” it announced in a news release. The Village of Arroyo Grande’s Swinging Bridge closed Monday as the city makes needed improvements to meet current safety standards, […]
That’s how much in urgent repairs and projects a Manitowoc Public School District facilities audit found was needed in 1-2 years
MANITOWOC — A facilities audit for Manitowoc Public School District has identified more than $47.5 million in building repairs and projects that are considered urgent and need to be addressed in one or two years. The audit, conducted by CESA 10, identified approximately $163.3 million in repairs and possible improvements to the district’s properties, including […]
Repairs to the Cape Coral Yacht Club Park Fishing Pier could cost up to $6.5 million
Nearly two years after Hurricane Ian hit and devastated south Cape Coral, the city council is planning to bring back the Yacht Club Park Fishing Pier in a big way. “Basically the question that needs to be answered is how long do we want the pier to last?” Councilmember Bill Steinke said. The city will […]