The Middletown Middies Football Team was honored by the city for their historic season, receiving a proclamation from Vice Mayor Steve West, celebrating their unifying impact on the community.

Council Member Jason Chavez spotlights the harsh conditions Minneapolis's unhoused endure in winter, citing scarce shelter options and urging community support and systemic change.

The inaugural Phoenix Marathon attracted over 7,000 participants, with Jake Heslington and Tiaree Towler winning the men's and women's marathons, respectively.

Tulsa Animal Services launches an online Lost Pet Map to help reunite lost pets with their owners, providing an interactive platform for reporting and searching for missing animals in real-time.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is hosting two "Coffee With a Cop" events in West Hawai‘i to facilitate casual talks between police officers and community members, aiming to build trust and rapport.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office released a Safety-First Gift Guide for the holidays, promoting practical items like personal alarms and safety kits.

Houston broadcaster Dave Ward, who died at 86, will have public memorials. He worked at KTRK-TV for 50 years and has a Guinness World Record for longest tenure as a news broadcaster.

Baltimore County police partnered with kids for the 24th annual Shop with a Cop event, providing $100 each for holiday shopping, with community support and added festivities.

Maricopa County Air Quality Dept has issued No Burn Day warnings for a weekend due to increased PM2.5 levels from wood burning and outlined recommendations for cleaner air practices.

South Milwaukee Police celebrated their 11th Shop with a Cop event, pairing officers with kids for shopping and games, supported by generous community and business donations.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office hosted a free event for residents to take photos with Santa Claus, aiming to foster positive community-police relations.

Clayton County opened youth track and field and soccer registrations, with a December 31 deadline. Spaces are filling fast and details are available online.

Salt Lake City Police and Harmons grocery store partnered to bring holiday cheer to seniors at a local memory care facility, with funding raised by Harmons customers.