A warthog named Mateo escaped from Jacksonville Zoo but was found using a drone. Mateo has now fathered three offspring, completing a heartwarming story.

Durham opens a new Jubilee Home for women leaving incarceration, with a ribbon-cutting on October 30, offering mental health, employment, and rehabilitation services.

The SF Market has donated 10 million pounds of produce through its Food Recovery Program, supported by Bay Area officials including Mayor Daniel Lurie and Senator Alex Padilla.

Lewisville partners with Groundwork Outreach to conduct a child care needs survey in the 75057 neighborhood, supported by a grant for community growth and policy improvement.

Maricopa County is hosting the 6th annual Spooktacular Fall Festival with free activities and community resources for families at ASU West on October 25.

Oregon's Elections Division is working on implementing HB 4024, which sets new campaign finance limits and requires creating a data dashboard. Public comments on related rules are being accepted until November 21, 2025.

North Texas will conduct a large emergency response drill, Metro X, from Oct. 27-29 to simulate terrorist attacks and mass casualty incidents involving regional safety agencies.

Lewisville invites applications for its Christmas Parade on December 6, featuring historical themes; Santa will be on a city float. Prizes offered for best entries.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting a cornhole tournament for all ages, with a $30 registration fee per team. The event will be at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex on November 15.

Arizona leads in integrating AI in education, with 16% of its public school students using an AI tool, Khanmigo, and resources available for over 4,000 teachers through ADEL.

Mesa Public Library hosts Halloween events for preschoolers, with trick-or-treating, crafts, and giveaways including books and a coloring book, featuring guest appearances and activities by community partners.

Three Hawai‘i Island Police officers were honored by the Aloha Exchange Club for their exceptional service, including cases of detective work, domestic abuse intervention, and solving a burglary.

The SBA reminds Arizona small businesses and nonprofits to apply for disaster loans before the Nov. 25 deadline due to drought-related economic losses.