The Wisconsin DNR promotes 'Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week' to share the joy of snowmobiling while emphasizing safety and supporting local businesses.

HISD is recruiting bilingual teachers from Puerto Rico after heavy turnover and growing demand for dual‑language classrooms.

Elk Grove Animal Shelter paused dog adoptions and limited intakes after a contagious pneumovirus was detected among shelter dogs.

The West Allis Police Department has opened registration for its 10-week Community Police Academy, offering residents insights into police operations through interactive sessions.

Lancaster Fire Department Tactical Paramedics connected to LPD's SRT have completed basic training, as shared in a social media post, enhancing medical aid during police operations.

Knoxville Preparatory School will close at the end of the 2025–26 school year after leaders cited low enrollment and academic shortfalls. The network says it will provide navigators, summer programming and more than $300,000 to help families and staff transition.

The St. Petersburg Police Department has located Teniyah Vinson, who had been reported missing earlier in the day, and thanked the public for their help.

Brookfield Fire Department offers safety tips for Super Bowl cooking, highlighting the importance of supervision and proper food handling to prevent fires and foodborne illnesses.

Video shows an underground homeless camp carved out beneath a Stockton bridge; Caltrans inspected the scene, filled holes and cleanup plans are underway.

The Greenwood Police Department honors African American heritage in Black History Month, celebrating Dr. Benjamin E. Mays and pledging inclusivity and service with "respect, integrity, and accountability."

NEON's Collective Kitchens — a 25,000-sq-ft kitchen incubator on West Broadway — will open in May 2026, offering private and shared commercial kitchen space and retail stalls to help local food entrepreneurs scale.

The City of Tampa Black History Committee hosted its 38th annual celebration, honoring African American veterans ahead of the nation's 250th Independence Day, with the Tampa Police Department participating.

Clayton County residents can stay safe during the cold snap this weekend as warming centers open in Riverdale and Jonesboro. Local groups are offering transportation to the sites for those in need.