Girl Scout Cookie season has started in Arizona, running from January 19 to March 2, with local troops selling popular flavors to support community initiatives.

Washington County activated severe weather shelters due to cold, providing over 400 beds for various groups and outlining media visit protocols. Shelters are open 24/7, accepting all, including pets.

Over 60 birds were found dead in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with avian flu suspected. Authorities advise against touching dead birds and for poultry owners to take precautions.

Solar farms in Texas are employing sheep for grassland management, supporting renewable energy goals and the local sheep industry, with potential but uncertain long-term environmental impacts.

A GOBankingRates study highlights the stark costs of retirement in the U.S., with states like Hawaii needing over $2 million in savings. Fredonia, NY, offers an affordable alternative with a rich cultural retirement lifestyle.

Fort Worth City offices will close for MLK Day, but emergency services and trash pickup will continue as normal; some facilities like animal shelters and libraries will close.

New York City honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with events such as a Harlem church gathering and the Brooklyn Academy of Music tribute; banks close for the federal holiday.

San Antonio opens six Resilience Hubs for refuge from cold, offers free VIA rides to them, lists additional warming site hours, and provides aid for unsheltered individuals.

New Orleans prepares for a cold snap with warnings issued about hard freeze conditions; residents are advised to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants, and to use safe heating methods.

Coyote sightings are on the rise in Palm Beach County, with residents concerned about safety. Wildlife experts say coyotes are adaptative scavengers but not generally dangerous to people.

A Harford County couple won a $1 million second-tier prize in the Mega Millions lottery, which they learnt about when checking their tickets online. They plan to save, invest, and share their winnings.

Milwaukee city services will operate on a modified schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a pause in garbage collection and parking enforcement. The DPW tow lot will be open limited hours.

Groundbreaking event held for Plaza Calle Dos Cinco and Trail Spur in Oklahoma City's Historic Capitol Hill, emphasizing community and urban greenery.