Ohio Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff to honor Minneapolis shooting victims, in a show of solidarity and collective mourning. Flags to remain lowered until sunset on August 31.

The John Wall Family Foundation hosted a community event in Raleigh, distributing school supplies to students and celebrating John Wall's NBA retirement.

St. Louis Park City Council recognizes Aug. 26 as Women's Equality Day, both celebrating women's suffrage and acknowledging ongoing struggles for full equality.

St. Louis updated its family and medical leave policy, requiring employees to use accrued leave before paid FML except for birth, adoption, or foster care. Military leave has a separate policy.

Austin announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Austin Showcase, with Heartening and Frontier Resource Recovery being the top awardees for innovative waste-reduction business ideas.

Maui's Department of Water Supply is set to use Hamakuapoko Wells to supplement its Upcountry water system due to drought. The water will be regularly tested for safety.

Connie Ramthun was named the 2025 State Natural Areas Volunteer of the Year by Wisconsin DNR for her work controlling invasive species and restoring native plants.

Maui County announces closures for Labor Day, with government offices, pools, and select services closed, but trash pickup and bus services will operate as usual.

Lake Havasu City announces closures for Labor Day including city offices and the Community Aquatic Center, while essential services like police, fire, and trash collection remain operational.

The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber Education Foundation has launched an Education Micro Grant Program offering up to $500 for local teachers' projects.

Davie's Pine Island Park north lot and basketball courts close from Sept 2 for turf field construction, reopening Oct 3, with nearby parks as alternatives.

Phoenix is recruiting volunteers for its Water Wranglers program to promote water conservation. Applications for the 2025 fall cohort are open, with requirements including being over 18 and having a high school diploma or equivalent.

Ellis County is considering a property tax increase, inviting residents to a public hearing on September 16. The proposed tax rate is higher than the no-new-revenue rate but below the voter-approval rate.