Sevierville Police Department hosts a free child car seat safety check on January 17th, offering inspections and advice on proper usage and installation.

Neighbors in East Oakland are 'adopting' street corners where day laborers gather, watching for ICE and alerting advocates to possible enforcement. Volunteers say presence and documentation make workers feel safer.

New military recruits were sworn in during the Armed Forces Bowl's halftime, led by NAS JRB Fort Worth's CO Captain Hufstetler, as spectators witnessed.

The City of Kent introduces the KentWorks app, letting residents report non-emergency issues via smartphone for civic engagement and community improvement.

St. Charles County residents are receiving personal property assessment notices for items like vehicles and farm equipment, with a March 1 deadline to confirm accuracy and avoid penalties.

After seven years of border aid, Team Brownsville has closed. Former volunteers formed Madrinas de Justicia to continue helping migrants at the border.

Midlothian, TX invites volunteers for its Cemetery Association's annual Cleanup Day on January 31, offering community service hours for students and preserving the site's sanctity.

Immersion classrooms have doubled in number while certified Kaiapuni teachers remain in short supply, prompting petitions, protests and a debate over how to train more kumu. Parents in Pearl City are among those pushing for local middle- and high-school options.

West Allis is seeking residents to serve as paid poll workers for up to four elections in 2026, emphasizing the importance of their role in democratic processes.

Dublin, Ohio unveiled The Hub and the Respawn Lounge at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, offering gaming amenities like Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch, alongside new PCs, to engage the community.

St. Charles County's first "I Voted" sticker contest, featuring local middle-school students' designs for America's 250th anniversary, allows the public to vote online for their favorite from twelve finalists.

Dublin, Ohio is raising awareness about human trafficking and has introduced the Safe Space Program to provide discreet help for victims, aligning with the efforts of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

El Paso's Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center hosts a free toy giveaway on January 6, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, including carnival games and activities for children up to age 10.