Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the cherished 106-year-old chaplain of Loyola University Chicago's men's basketball team, has died, leaving a legacy of faith, service, and spirited support.

Cities unite to improve a dangerous intersection after 12-year-old Cristofer Suarez was killed by an alleged impaired driver; changes include extended school flashers' hours and a planned traffic signal.

Michigan public school students set records in AP exam participation and success, with over 65,000 taking exams and nearly 50,000 scoring well, signifying growth and equity in education.

Oakleaf residents attended a Clay County Sheriff's community event, learning about law enforcement operations, including Detention Center updates and SWAT demonstrations, fostering dialogue on public safety.

The Michigan Gun Violence Intervention Summit in Lansing gathered over 300 attendees, fostering multi-sector collaboration to address gun violence and highlighted strategies, successes, and ongoing initiatives.

Edmond, OK food truck operators are preparing for new regulations with an inspection event on October 20-21, 2025, to ensure compliance with the Food Truck Freedom Act requirements.

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.