Hillsborough County officials provide guidelines and resources for cold weather, including shelters for the vulnerable when temperatures hit 40°F or below, and tips for protecting pets and plants.

Cabarrus County showcases Active Living Centers with Mt. Pleasant's Week of Wellness, promising programs for varied interests and fitness levels, with schedules for Afton and Concord to follow.

Maui County Federal Credit Union has reopened its Lahaina branch in the building that survived the 2023 wildfires. The branch will offer standard services while the ATM remains offline.

Cochise County Libraries introduced Northstar Digital Literacy to improve residents' digital skills for work, school, and daily life, offering certificates for job seekers.

The DeKalb Perimeter CID is investing $360,000 in public safety improvements in Dunwoody, including advanced response technologies and aerial support.

A new WalletHub study ranks Nevada 47th for raising a family, calling out high child-care costs, weak socioeconomics and low education scores despite strong family-fun marks.

Chesterfield invites residents to an Open House on January 22, 2026, to discuss preliminary plans for the Highcroft Drive and Old Baxter Road project.

Durham, NC offers an Emergency Shelter to aid families without homes, highlighting workers Tawana and Parteshia's efforts in a social media post and providing support during cold weather.

Sheriff T.K. Waters of Jacksonville addressed community concerns about officer-involved shootings and JSO's internal affairs in a News4Jax interview, indicating strict protocols and training for officers.

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office held a training session on resilience, led by a performance psychologist, for its Victim Advocates focusing on stress, trauma, and brain function.

Georgia confirms a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza case in a Walker County poultry operation, prompting immediate state response to protect the industry.

The St. Bernard Animal Shelter in St. Bernard Parish has achieved a no-kill status for 2025, with a save rate of over 90%, highlighting the community and staff's collaborative efforts in animal welfare.

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission and Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia host an MLK Interfaith Brunch to discuss faith, justice, and policing.