DeKalb County's family emergency shelter, Hagar's House, remains closed and in need of funding for repairs after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage.

NORAD volunteers annually track Santa Claus's Christmas Eve journey, a tradition emerging from a 1955 incident where a child's call to Santa was misdirected to a defense command. Now millions follow Santa's progress online or call for updates.

The City of Peoria is offering tree recycling after the holidays, with drop-off sites like Peoria Sports Complex and local Walmart stores open from December 26 to January 2.

The annual Justin Morneau Winter Coat Drive, supported by Minnesota police departments and local celebrities, collected 3,000 coats for those in need, reflecting a strong community spirit against the winter cold.

The City of Peoria announces holiday closures for city offices, libraries, and the Rio Vista Recreation Center, with altered hours and service dates around December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

The Saint Paul Police Department made a charitable donation to the Hope Chest Foundation from their annual Pink Patch Project, supporting breast cancer patients.

The City of Duluth reinstates its Amnesty Program to help residents resolve FTA warrants or license suspensions by offering relief and options for legal resolution until April 30, 2025.

The Gilbert Police Department issues a reminder about safety laws during the festive season, emphasizing curfew times, regulations for unruly gatherings, and road safety for electric and motor-driven vehicles.

The City of Phoenix announces changes to city services for New Year's Day 2025, including waste collection delays, public library closures, and altered public transit schedules.

The City of Smyrna is hosting a market for young entrepreneurs on March 22 at the Smyrna Community Center, where kids will sell homemade goods and learn business skills.

The family of slain Phoenix coach David Denogean held a toy drive at VFW Post #720 in his honor, collecting over 150 toys, as his murder case remains unsolved.

The Phoenix New Times highlights Zkittlez as Arizona's top new cannabis strain, while Zamnesia discusses best practices for growing cannabis in Arizona's climate.

New businesses, including PJ's Coffee and Tadka 96, have opened in League City, offering coffee and fusion cuisine, alongside wellness spas as noted in the December Biz Brief.