Jacksonville police officers rescued a duckling from a storm grate, an act caught on body-worn cameras and highlighted on JSO's social media, showing a softer side of law enforcement.

Chicago honored fallen CPD officers in the 93rd St. Jude Memorial March, involving Gold Star families and officers, with a route from Michigan Avenue to Holy Name Cathedral, accompanied by an interfaith service and a 21-gun salute.

Everett residents prepare for noise and disruption as work on a drainage pipe for the Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project begins mid-May with Granite Construction in charge.

Commissioner Holtkamp is hosting two community events in May to promote the Local Voices, Local Places initiative with activities that aim to strengthen community relations.

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff to honor the late Prince David Kawānanakoa, a respected figure in preserving Hawaiian heritage.

Governor Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and before.

The Nevada DMV expands walk-in service for Real IDs before the federal deadline, catering to air travelers with proof of upcoming flights at select locations.

Sacramento reported engaging with homelessness, receiving 862 calls and closing 939 cases, while enrolling 90 people into databases and placing 30 into housing, despite a lack of immediate housing availability.

Communities prepare for wildfire season, leveraging Wildfire Community Preparedness Day for awareness and prevention, with local officials emphasizing community-wide safety measures and proactive planning.

Rockwall County plans a memorial service on May 15th for a fallen law enforcement officer, emphasizing the community's respect and collective mourning.

City of Oakland funds West Oakland projects with $2.4M grant aiming for economic development and empowerment, including job training and environmental initiatives.

Las Vegas police officers were honored for bravery at the James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony in Reno, with Officers Saenz, Alfaro-Pineda, Guzman-Alvarado, and Roman recognized for preventing tragedies during violent incidents.

Ellis County Central in Waxahachie will host an open house with tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 9th to showcase its new facilities and services.