Wade Wines was awarded by Oakland County Sheriff for saving a man, Adam Brewer, who fell through ice on Bush Lake. Sheriff Bouchard noted increased ice-related emergencies and stressed safety.

Fountain Hills hosts "State of the Town" on January 28th, featuring Mayor Gerry Friedel's review of achievements and future plans, with SRP sponsoring and a free breakfast at the Community Center.

Samantha Carter is named Deputy Warden of Administration at Augusta State Medical Prison, overseeing operational departments starting January 16, 2026.

The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting a job fair for various positions to staff their Spring Training, promoting a hands-on hiring process and community building around baseball.

Monroe Police officers received handmade appreciation cards from Child Time of Monroe's children on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and shared the moment on social media.

Georgia's unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.5% in November 2025, remaining below the national average. Job gains in several sectors offset declines in others, and the labor force grew, reflecting a mixed but stable job market.

Nurses and veterans protested proposed staffing cuts at Bronx VA hospital, linking it to broader healthcare staffing struggles in NYC. VA plans to cut unfilled positions, while local healthcare workers demand better conditions.

El Paso County officials and Chief Gailey joined students at IDEA Mesa Hills with high-fives and smiles to foster positive police-community relations.

Vice Chairman McGhee is hosting a free food distribution in Miami's District 9 this Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Volunteers are needed for the 8th Annual Fish Creek Cleanup in southeast Arlington to remove litter from the area on January 31st from 8 a.m. to noon.

The Peoria Police Department received a $169,720 grant for traffic enforcement and education to improve road safety by targeting speeding, red-light violations, and DUIs.

The east portion of Terra Ceia Trail at Emerson Point Preserve is closed due to a controlled burn for environmental rehabilitation. Manatee County advises caution due to potential smoke visibility.

Desmond Cofield named Deputy Warden of Security at Rutledge State Prison, with a background of two decades in corrections.