University of Georgia student George Whittenburg died after being struck by his rolling truck on Peabody Street. Investigation is ongoing for the January 28 incident.

Raleigh Parks' Weatherbound program offers supervised activities for kids at various parks from noon to 6 p.m. during school closures caused by winter weather, for $40 per child.

South Florida farmers and nursery owners are taking measures to protect their crops and plants from a cold snap that threatens local agriculture and the economy.

Laguna Beach Unified has approved $18.8M in construction contracts to replace the high school pool with a 45‑meter, 16‑lane facility; work is set to begin in June. The current pool will close June 6 and the project is expected to finish in June 2027.

Organizers from across the U.S. met in MacArthur Park to swap rapid‑response tactics as enforcement sweeps pick up. The sessions highlighted funding strains and the need for coordinated legal and communications networks.

FBI Honolulu named the Coalition for a Drug‑Free Hawaii a Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient for its prevention work and community outreach.

County updates show Kapa‘a closed for renovations through March while metal drop‑off locations shift; residents should confirm site statuses before hauling large items.

Placer SPCA opened a donor‑funded $12.5M Veterinary and Foster Care Center in Roseville, adding surgical suites, dental and expanded foster capacity. The build aims to quadruple spay/neuter output.

ʻEwa Makai Middle and Waialua High & Intermediate were named Hawaiʻi's first middle-level Schools of Democracy for student-led civic learning and campus-wide engagement.

The Clayton County Water Authority assures Atlanta residents their drinking water is safe following a fuel spill, with rigorous testing confirming no contamination.

Water main breaks due to severe cold in Columbus, Ohio have caused widespread ice issues, particularly in German Village, with some streets covered in thick ice, disrupting residents' daily lives.

Neighbors and families planted 41 trees at Swainson's Hawk Park in Natomas as a living memorial for people lost to violence. The grove is meant to be a place of remembrance and healing.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is fundraising by selling K9 plushies for Valentine's Day, supporting their K9 Unit Fund, with options to buy individually or as a set. Available at local establishments; proceeds directly benefit the fund.