Lewisville invites vendors for ColorPalooza festival focusing on arts, culture, and environmental sustainability. Applications for various vendor categories are open until March 29, with the event set for April 25.

Detroit has taken action against human trafficking by installing informational signs at local lodgings, starting with the Crystal House Motel, displaying helpline numbers as part of a city ordinance and a broader effort to tackle the issue.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns of a scam impersonating the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and advises consumers on protective measures against such fraud.

The FMEA Professional Learning Conference is returning to the Tampa Convention Center, bringing over 20,000 attendees and an $8.6 million economic impact to the city, while a traffic advisory has been issued for peak times.

Charlotte County Government in Florida announces facility closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with regular trash pickup but closed government offices and some recreational services.

The Westfield Fire Department and community are hosting a blood donation drive, with a call to action posted on the Westfield Police Department's Facebook page.

Hickory city offices, including public libraries and parks admin, will close on Jan. 19 for MLK Day. Essential services like solid waste collection continue, while police admin services will be reduced.

The City of Raleigh Museum is starting a free "Yoga in the Galleries" program, inviting guests of all levels to practice yoga amidst the exhibits on select Sundays.

The Rescue 66 crew from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue delivered groceries for an Instacart driver after a vehicle collision, showing exceptional community service.

A deputy received a Starbucks cup with a pig drawing, sparking an investigation and apology from the company, who stated the image was a meme and not intended as a slight on law enforcement.

Survivors Ziv Abud and Eliya Cohen spoke Sunday at Congregation Chevra Thilim, recounting the Nova festival shelter attack and Cohen's roughly 505‑day captivity.

The Wall That Heals arrives at UH West Oʻahu Jan. 14–19 with 24/7 viewing, an opening ceremony and on-site veteran resources. The traveling replica brings names and local history to Kapolei.

Feral roosters are still roaming a HECO‑owned lot off the Ala Wai as the city and a contracted vendor set traps amid a spike in complaints. Neighbors want faster action.