North Carolina's State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor offers guidance on safe heating practices to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning during the cold season.

Dallas opens emergency shelters for the homeless during severe cold weather, with facilities at Fair Park Grand Place and Austin Street II offering warmth and safety.

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a workshop on January 9 at the Municipal Airport Business Center to discuss various community issues, including airport project updates and financial reallocations.

Weber County has initiated the Nordic Village Community Reinvestment Area, leveraging tax increment financing for infrastructure development aimed at economic and environmental sustainability.

The Coon Rapids Connection winter edition covers local news such as the Front Door Grant Program, new city council members, the 61st Snowflake Days Celebration, a pedestrian bridge update, and a pedestrian safety campaign on Northdale Boulevard.

The City of Dallas is preparing for icy conditions by treating roads with brine, salt, and sand to ensure safe driving over bridges and intersections.

Henderson announces a monthly series of Mayor and Council events for residents to engage with local leaders and discuss community issues over complimentary refreshments.

Montgomery County officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, will discuss storm preparedness and the Maryland General Assembly session during a virtual media briefing on Jan. 8.

Woodbury officials remind residents to clear sidewalks of snow within 12 hours to avoid fines, with failure possibly leading to city-hired removal and added fees.

The Dan Jansen Family Fest Rink in Konkel Park is open for ice skating, with free skate rentals available. Hours vary, so visitors should call ahead to check the status and availability of the natural ice rink.

Monroe Police will conduct training exercises at the soon-to-be-demolished old visitor center at River Raisin National Battlefield Park, as announced by the Monroe Public Safety Department.

Ann Salton Eisen, a daughter of a Holocaust survivor, will speak about her family's experiences at the Southwest Regional Library on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Ohio runners, bikers, and others will virtually race in the Run for the Trees, Happy Little 5K event, which supports forest conservation from April 19 to 27, 2025. Registration ends April 15, 2025.