Alpharetta will pay up to $20,000 to experienced, P.O.S.T.-certified officers as the city seeks to fill 12 sworn vacancies. The incentive is part of a broader recruitment push.

A Circle K in Scottsdale sold a $1 million Powerball ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winner hasn’t come forward; the Arizona Lottery explains how to claim prizes.

City Life Center in downtown Gary says a lost federal grant has put the nonprofit on the brink, threatening after‑school programs and 29 local jobs.

Five of Flagler Beach’s 11 firefighters resigned in April — including Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Fiveash — prompting an internal review and county support for coverage.

Walk‑through detectors and wands are now part of morning routines at Milwaukee and Kenosha high schools, drawing both relief and pushback from families.

Students at Winthrop protested this week after a former counsel alleged an administrator used racial slurs; university leaders called the claims false as litigation continues.

After years of organizing, Del Valle’s community food co-op has a site and city backing; a modular pilot is planned while rezoning proceeds.

Tampa Fire Rescue’s May 30 expo offers free sandbags (limit 10 per family), meteorologist talks and disaster-kit help ahead of the June 1 hurricane season.

Pinellas officials are urging extra vigilance after 25 pediatric water submersions in 2025 left three children dead. Doctors and first responders recommend swim lessons, pool fences and CPR.

Webster Groves and four neighboring suburbs have signed on to a feasibility study testing whether a user‑fee regional fire authority could improve staffing and cut costs. The participation window closes tomorrow.

A targeted police‑community outreach program gathered for its first conference as leaders highlight early gains and press for sustained funding and evaluation.

Faith leaders and the NYPD launched the Clergy Community Patrol in parts of Brooklyn; volunteers trained in de‑escalation will make daily rounds in the 73rd, 75th and 79th precincts.

Pitt will wipe out tuition bills at its regional campuses for Pennsylvania families earning $75,000 or less, beginning in fall 2026. The pledge is last‑dollar and applies automatically once FAFSA is filed.