Forest Ridge Park offers wilderness navigation classes for hikers, with all equipment provided. Sessions are for those 14+, on select dates, with fees for residents and non-residents.

Employees at three Austin restaurants say their employer disappeared before the holidays, leaving roughly 20–25 staffers owed about $25,000. Staffers have filed claims and launched a GoFundMe.

El Paso celebrated New Year's Eve with a vibrant downtown festival, culminating in the Star Drop event, as detailed by the Parks and Recreation's social media post. The post thanked attendees and looked forward to future community celebrations.

Sandy City partners with Habitat for Humanity to offer up to $20,000 in home repair grants to qualified residents, focusing on enhancing community strength through individual property improvements.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office's Ceremonial Guard and Pipes and Drums Band performed at the 67th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl, where Chief Deputy Buckner served as honorary co-captain.

Heavy New Year’s Day rain flooded Alpha Project’s Bridge Shelter in Barrio Logan, displacing roughly 325 people and sending them to Balboa Park facilities.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department highlights their deputies' heroics and odd encounters in a year-end video series, including pursuits, community interactions, and unique problem-solving incidents.

St. Charles has announced its annual Mardi Gras Parade on February 15, with festivities including a parade down Main Street followed by an after party. Registration is open for participants and vendors.

Pierce County Council's 2026 legislative year starts on January 5 with a session to align local and state leaders' efforts, and continues with committee meetings and regular sessions.

The St. George Police Department posted a reminder on social media to stop at red lights, highlighting the importance of this basic road safety rule for public safety.

City crews in Saint Charles are repairing a water main break at 3005 Yale Blvd, affecting local water pressure and service, with updates via social media.

McMinnville's review details safety efforts, tourism growth, and community events. Last ice skating chance offered; HAAS Alert improved safety with 965 driver alerts; city sees major digital campaign success.

Stillwater Police Department's non-emergency number is functional again after a temporary outage, with emergency lines remaining operational throughout the disruption.