Mansfield's Parks & Recreation department announces a Halloween event lineup including the Boo Bash, educational sessions, and Spooky Night Hikes. Activities cater to all ages.

A Wayne County man won $2 million from a 100X instant lottery ticket, opting for a $1.3 million lump sum payment. He purchased the ticket on a whim and plans to save his winnings.

The Globe, Arizona community is uniting to recover from severe flash floods, with efforts focused on clean-up, sandbag distribution, and emotional support, as businesses and residents face significant losses.

Las Vegas' Community Court Treatment Program will celebrate participant milestones on Oct. 23, recognizing their progress away from recidivism towards stability.

IMPD hosts "Join IMPD Week" for community members to experience police work and explore potential careers from Sep 29-Oct 5, including workouts, ride-alongs, and storytelling events.

The Chicago Police Marine Unit rescued a trapped pit bull, Faroe, from a drainpipe, after being alerted by a boater. The owner was reunited with Faroe using her squeaky toy during the rescue.

Mecklenburg County observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reports a rise in intimate partner homicides, and organizes an Empowerment Walk and 'Purple Thursday' to raise awareness and provide support against domestic violence.

The 77th annual Aloha Festivals floral parade celebrated Hawaiian culture in Waikiki with floats, music, and dance, and featured local dignitaries and Chef Sam Choy as Grand Marshal.

Kingsport announces annual bulk leaf collection to begin on October 13 with specific guidelines for residents to follow when placing leaves for pickup.

Nearly 40,000 joined New York's Tunnel to Towers 5K to remember 9/11 victims and raise funds for first responders, retracing firefighter Stephen Siller's heroic final steps.

Wisconsin's Healthy Lakes & Rivers initiative celebrates 10 years, promoting eco-friendly practices for water habitat restoration and erosion control.

Cook County launches a $15 million Homeowner Relief Fund offering one-time $1,000 payments to residents facing property tax increases of at least 50% since 2021. Eligibility is based on income and household size, with applications opening soon.

The Mt. Juliet Fire Department showcases their new recruit class's Firefighter Survival Training on Facebook, highlighting the rigorous and practical scenarios designed to build necessary skills for emergency situations.