The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is offering boating safety classes, covering safety, navigation, and environmental topics, aimed at educating Michigan boaters.

A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Covington Municipal Airport, killing both occupants, James and Janet Hardee. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

St. Louis Park, MN extends warming house availability for outdoor rinks, excluding Parkview, until February 23, offering skaters additional respite from the cold.

The City of Knoxville has allocated $150,000 to local organizations in East Knoxville to address equity goals set by the African American Equity Restoration Task Force.

Blocked fire hydrant complaints in NYC have doubled since the pandemic, causing delayed emergency responses, with calls for increased fines and enforcement.

Lewisville City Council seeks public input on short-term rental regulations via an online survey, with results to be discussed at their annual retreat.

First-time homebuyers in the Valley face steep challenges in a shifting market, with a median first-time buyer age of 38 and Arizona aiding with support programs, as per an ABC15 report referencing NAR data.

A bald eagle pair at U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant is nurturing their second egg, with the first one laid earlier in the month. The site reflects environmental recovery, and the nesting is live-streamed for viewers.

Wake Forest announces the end of curbside loose leaf collection on March 14, requiring residents to use compostable bags or reusable containers for yard waste.

OKC Utilities encourages residents to round up water bills for the H2O program, aiding locals struggling with payments, in partnership with the Salvation Army.

An online petition proposes renaming Long Island Sound to Gulf of Connecticut, eliciting humorous reactions and engagement from public figures, but it receives a mixed response from locals.

Jacksonville reminds residents of service schedule changes on Presidents' Day and promotes dog adoption, highlighting a stray named Lady available at ACPS.

A lightning strike likely caused a fire that destroyed a home of the Legionaries of Christ in Cumming, Georgia, with the local community rallying support.