St. Peters has announced holiday closures for New Year's Day 2026, including City Hall and other services, but the Rec-Plex will be open limited hours.

Duval County School Police showed support for cancer awareness at the Westview K-8 Cancer Walk, emphasizing community engagement beyond their traditional safety role, according to their Facebook post.

Arlington offers Christmas tree recycling from Dec. 26, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, at two locations with guidelines for proper disposal and mulch available to residents.

Milton Fire Station 44 held its annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa, drawing 1,200 attendees for pancakes, crafts, and photos with Santa and "Frozen" characters.

Rocklin police say COPPS abated 74 unlawful encampments this year while logging 153 outreach cases and helping families into shelter with local partners.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has dropped its claim of charitable immunity in its bankruptcy case, a development welcomed by advocates for sexual abuse survivors.

At a State Capitol menorah lighting, Sacramento’s Jewish community mourned a family friend killed at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack and vowed to keep public traditions. Rabbi Mendy Cohen urged more light and kindness as the city grieved.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office celebrated Reserve Division deputies' volunteer work with a holiday party at Docville Farm and received a $5,000 donation from the Meraux Foundation.

New tariffs and customs regulations mean online shoppers face extra fees this holiday, due to the U.S. eliminating the small package tariff exemption.

Dunedin, Florida, is emphasizing the protection of local mangrove species, urging residents to engage in responsible stewardship to preserve these vital ecosystems.

Morristown Police warn against leaving cars running unattended to warm up, highlighting the risk of theft despite no recent incidents, and suggest safer alternatives.

Dallas' Bank of America Plaza briefly turned Minnesota Vikings purple and gold Sunday night after the team's road win, sparking downtown chatter. Locals swapped screenshots and theories about who controls the lights.

The Statesville Police Department is hiring Police Telecommunicators for night shifts, emphasizing the importance and urgency of the role in emergency response. Applications close on December 29, 2025.