A Chicago man, "Big Money D," won $650,000 in the Illinois Lottery using numbers tied to his late wife, planning to buy a dream home for himself and his children.

Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule changes, with no collection on November 28-29 and altered pick-up days for the rest of the week.

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has begun building a new shelter after a fire destroyed their old one, with the goal to improve animal care and expand capacity.

Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences served Thanksgiving dinner to seniors, continuing an annual tradition of community engagement and culinary education.

The Buckeye Civic Institute is accepting applications for a leadership program designed to educate and empower community members in city operations and collaboration.

Fayetteville's Light Up City Center Park event on Friday will feature the Christmas tree lighting, live music, free hot cocoa and coffee, holiday train rides, photo scenes, cookie decorating, games, giveaways, and food trucks.

San Antonio police report a woman gave birth on a trail and abandoned the baby, who was later found by a passerby. The mother is under investigation and both were hospitalized.

Maricopa County is emphasizing healthier alternatives to wood burning through the "Burn Cleaner, Burn Better" campaign to protect air quality and public health.

Seat belt use in Michigan fell to 92.0% in 2024, the lowest since 2004, while handheld device use by drivers dropped to 5.5% due to the Hands-Free Law.

Dallas is considering an amendment to its Off-Street Parking & Loading Code that would replace parking minimums with a more adaptive approach, which will be discussed in upcoming briefings and a Public Hearing.

Raleigh's arts scene features festive events throughout December, offering performances and activities to celebrate the holiday season with the community.

The Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade, in its 62nd year, honors first responders on Dec 13th, with a themed procession of decorated boats starting from Lake Santa Barbara.

Dallas voters approved Proposition R, changing how the city deals with minor marijuana offenses, and now the Dallas Police Department prioritizes other crimes, with limited city funds for THC testing.