Politics & Govt in ...
Chris Freis is appointed as the new Police Chief of Addison, bringing his extensive law enforcement experience from Duncanville.
The Texas Department of Public Safety inaugurated a new memorial in Austin to honor fallen officers, with Governor Greg Abbott presiding over the ceremony.
Parks & Nature in ...
San Diego City Council approved the De Anza Natural Plan to improve recreation and wetland restoration in De Anza Cove, pending California Coastal Commission approval.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Authorities in Hayward are searching for witnesses after a fatal hit-and-run on Lewelling Boulevard; a male pedestrian was killed and the driver fled the scene.
Houston police seek a hit-and-run driver who killed a woman on North Freeway; identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed. Authorities appeal for public assistance.
Community & Society in ...
The Adopt-a-Tree program in Miami-Dade County offers residents free trees and environmental sustainability education at an event at Miami Dade College North Campus.
A 2-year-old boy in Flint, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot. His father and two cousins face charges including involuntary manslaughter and weapons crimes.
A Nashville store offers $500 for tips through Crime Stoppers to identify a thief who stole top-shelf tequila, with the police circulating the suspect's image.
A Brockton driving school owner, Carlos Cardoso, is charged with bribery and fraud for allegedly paying a road test examiner to pass unqualified applicants.
A Chicago officer died by suicide, marking a concerning trend within the CPD. Current mental health support for the department has been deemed inadequate.
Two Arizona universities rank in the top 1% of global institutions, with the University of Arizona at No. 93 and Arizona State University at No. 194, per a global academic ranking.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler introduces "OIC Answers," a podcast to explain insurance complexities to Washington residents, hosted by the OIC staff.
An off-duty Philadelphia officer was injured and robbed of his service weapon after a confrontation at a traffic light; three suspects are in custody while one remains at large.