Maple Grove's team secured third place in the Hydrant Hysteria competition at the AWWA Minnesota Section's conference, with Isaac Sprecher and Brian Nielsen representing the city.

Finalists for Hamilton County's Pitch & Empower event will pitch their visions for grant funding at Memorial Hall, Cincinnati, highlighting small business innovation.

TD Bank launched a "Dog ATM" in Coral Gables, Florida, dispensing treats and engaging pet-friendly services, with plans for more across the east coast.

Nashville schools and TCAT introduced a program for high schoolers to earn free technical diplomas and certifications, fostering debt-free paths into technical careers.

Wake County Libraries introduce the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge to foster early literacy in children, encouraging families to read together to reach or exceed 1,000 books before school starts.

St. Louis Park conducted a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, involving local authorities and federal agencies like FEMA and the FCC. The alerts, simulating messages for crises, were sent to residents who opted in.

Michigan hunters donated a record 140,000 pounds of venison to combat hunger, contributing to over 560,000 meals for food banks through the Hunters Feeding Michigan program.

Globe-Miami faces more rain as recovery from fatal floods continues; the community unites to prepare and distribute sandbags. Local leaders and businesses commit to rebuilding efforts and seek aid.

Western Academy in Houston will destroy any cellphones found on campus as part of a strict policy to protect students from digital distractions and harmful content.

The Horicon Marsh Explorium is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a day of activities including bird banding, history exhibits, and evening bird watching.

Reflecting on the year since hurricanes hit Tampa, officials highlight the city's recovery and infrastructure challenges, with Mayor Castor affirming the city's resilience and determination for future preparedness.

Middle school students participated in a bike race at Nolan Richardson Middle School as part of El Paso ISD's "Raise the Bar" program, focusing on fitness and community among military-connected students.

Manor ISD is experiencing delays in student transportation due to a bus driver shortage and is looking to hire more drivers while offering increased hourly rates and bonuses.