The Blaine Police Department's "Heroes and Helpers" event supported 70 students by partnering with local heroes for a $250 family gift shopping experience at Target.

Bo, the therapy K-9 in Grove City, Ohio, marks a year of service, inspiring the #LoveLikeBo Kindness Initiative, focusing on community support and acts of kindness.

Nashville Waste Services encourages residents to set out trash early ahead of a winter storm to ensure collection by Friday night. They also offer free disposal of extra refuse at Convenience Centers.

St. Charles, Missouri prepares for a severe winter storm with heavy snow and sub-zero wind chills. The city is treating streets and planning round-the-clock snow removal operations.

Tucson Pride announced it is canceling the Feb. 21, 2026 festival and will dissolve the organization; organizers say refunds for vendors and sponsors will be issued.

J. Ryan Stradal will headline the 9th annual Featured Author Fair at Anoka County Library, showcasing 16 authors across genres as part of the Winter Reads program.

Sandbags, fallen trees and a seawall now block the public beach path at Mokulēʻia. DLNR says it will visit the site and could open a formal investigation.

The Edmond Department of Building & Safety conducted 1,503 building and 5,181 trade permit reviews, and 25,593 inspections in 2022, emphasizing community safety through inspections and code enforcement.

A Move.org analysis finds Texans average about $605 monthly on utilities while New Mexico averages roughly $401. Electricity is the largest single component.

The Technology and Innovation Division is seeking a System Administrator Lead to manage core tech platforms, ensure security, and facilitate strategic IT framework development within public services.

FCC mandates broader language accessibility for New York emergency alerts, now including American Sign Language and 13 other languages, a measure praised by NY Attorney General Letitia James.

Residents served by the Bradley Road post office say routine mail is taking days or weeks to arrive, leaving some waiting on W‑2s, tax notices and medicine. Local leaders are seeking help.

The article informs residents on how to protect their water pipes from freezing in winter, including preventative measures and how to thaw frozen pipes safely, with advice from Waukesha Water Utility.