St. John the Baptist Parish will hold a Fresh Start Amnesty Day on January 17, 2026, at River Parishes Community College to help people resolve minor legal issues.

Norman, Oklahoma unveiled a sustainability-themed sculpture, HazMatt, at its new Household Hazardous Waste Facility, symbolizing environmental responsibility.

Gilbert offices close on MLK Day; trash services continue, and residents are encouraged to attend local MLK events, including a parade and festival. The Water Tower will be lit in red, black, and green.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is hosting a free cabalgata later this month, bringing together horse lovers and families for a day of parades, exhibitions, and community fun at Horseman’s Park.

After 151 years in Wicker Park, St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy will close at the end of the 2025–26 school year amid falling enrollment and a projected half‑million‑dollar shortfall.

Sacramento's report shows 512 calls about homelessness led to 2,149 cases and 2,128 closed. Outreach enrolled 90 people for resources and 19 were housed. No cabins but 23 city-funded shelter spots were open.

The IMPD invites individuals to 'Her Badge, Her Impact' recruiting event to share female officer experiences and engage potential cadets, offering both in-person and virtual attendance.

Deacon Sebastian Ordonez's arrest by ICE in Brooklyn has prompted local leaders to demand clarity about his detention despite his lack of a criminal record.

Pompano Beach is planning a new downtown community center and is currently seeking a qualified architect who will engage in community outreach for its design.

Two Bremerton council members opposed a proposed Sheridan Road 'hybrid' shelter, delaying a decision and putting about $2.6M in outside funding at risk.

St. Charles County, Missouri, celebrates and seeks to hire emergency dispatchers and a Dispatch Operations Manager, highlighting their role in emergency response and offering training for new recruits.

Pompano Beach to begin construction of a monument at Fisher Family Pier honoring the first Continental Marines' amphibious assault, resulting in a brief pier closure.

Dallas’ Opioid Response Team made thousands of post‑overdose outreach attempts in 2025 and increased contacts, even as suspected overdose calls rose. Leaders say each contact can be lifesaving.