Pompano Beach has closed city operations due to Hurricane Milton, prioritizing resident and employee safety until the storm passes and assessments are made.

Pierce County's wellness dog, Everest, has shifted towards healthier habits, focusing on wellness as a core part of his daily routine and morale-boosting activities within the Sheriff's Department.

Pittsburgh celebrates George B. Vashon's 200th birthday, honoring the African American civil rights advocate with a public event featuring speeches and interactive exhibits.

The Kaua‘i Police Department is advising residents to use alternative phone lines for emergencies due to cellular service disruptions, with alternative numbers provided.

Athens-Clarke County provides a Pet Food Pantry program, supporting pet owners in need by offering free pet food and accepting donations from the public to sustain the service.

Central Texans are mobilizing to aid Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton through volunteering, providing supplies, and donating blood, with a focus on support as local Red Cross faces volunteer shortages.

Five individuals graduated from Cobb County's Drug Treatment Court, an alternative program focusing on recovery and reform for offenders with substance use disorders.

The #GreatDunwoodyCleanup invites locals to clean up the city on November 2, combining individual efforts and group projects, with documentation for volunteers available upon request.

A tornado caused significant damage in Palm Beach Gardens, with many homes and vehicles affected, as residents prepare for the impending Hurricane Milton.

A 7-Eleven in Chicago sold a Lotto ticket winning a $1 million jackpot, marking the 14th Lotto millionaire in Illinois this year. The winner has a year to claim the prize.

Gregg Goldman has been named the new executive VP for Finance and Operations at the University of Minnesota, with his appointment pending Board of Regents approval.

Athens-Clarke County Government has announced service changes for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Certain departments will be closed, trash collection delayed, but transit will operate normally.

Metro Detroit non-profits seek volunteers to prepare and distribute aid for Hurricane Milton, with DRAW leading efforts to assemble emergency supplies. Volunteers from Michigan assist with Hurricane Helene and brace for Milton.