El Paso County Sheriff's Office joins National Night Out to promote safety and community relationships, with activities and events aiming to lower crime and foster inclusivity.

Online voting for Hatch Bloomington’s semifinalists is open until August 11, with the top three to compete in a live pitch on September 3. The event is supported by Stearns Bank and Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism.

The Raleigh Parks Plan Update won the 2025 Marvin Collins Award for its innovative and impactful approach to creating an inclusive parks system in Raleigh.

Conyers City Council plans an 18.05% property tax increase to offset inflation's impact on city services. Public hearings are scheduled before finalizing the new rate.

Bloomington hosts a Somali-language Healthy Living and Sustainability Fair at Oxboro Library to engage diverse communities in environmental and health education.

North Carolina's NCDHHS has launched a pilot to use Ukeru, a restraint-free crisis intervention in child facilities, as part of a broader mental health care overhaul.

Morristown highlights the importance of stopping at red lights during National "Stop on Red" week, citing local crash statistics and their enforcement efforts with over 100 citations issued for red light violations.

Santa Monica gears up for the new school year with safety improvements and free public transit for students, hoping to ease transportation struggles and promote active, safe travel to school.

Oregon is investing $160 million in affordable housing, aiming to create over 740 homes across diverse communities, with initiatives supporting marginalized groups.

Arizona's tech growth fueled by AI is creating data center expansions, but it strains the local power grid and raises concerns about cost distribution.

Las Cruces' Frank O’Brien Papen Center dining room to close on August 14 and 15 for kitchen maintenance with alternate senior center dining options available.

The City of Bloomington was recognized as the 45th top workplace in Minnesota for 2025, based on a survey focusing on employee satisfaction and engagement.

A Louisiana man was cited for illegal shrimping and could face fines and jail time after being caught with 544 pounds of shrimp during a closed season.