Protestors in Baltimore are demanding Maryland end its cooperation with ICE after an ICE-involved shooting incident, calling the agency's actions sloppy and harmful to the community.

OurCalling and other nonprofits opened warming shelters in Dallas as an arctic front pushed temperatures toward freezing. The city and partners coordinated pickups, meals and cots.

Arlington County announces trash and recycling collection schedule changes for New Year's Day 2026, with services pausing and resuming on a one-day delay.

Hawaii public schools now count more than 16,200 English learners as Chuukese becomes the top home language. The DOE says testing and staffing changes are driving the shift.

Over 50,000 fans are expected at the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium to watch Tennessee vs. Illinois. Attendees are advised to arrive early due to traffic and limited parking.

Glendale Fire Captain Stephen Orsini writes for Fire Engineering Magazine on modern firefighting challenges and the need for continuous learning and adaptability among firefighters.

Miami-Dade Sheriff warns against New Year's celebratory gunfire, citing last year's tragedy where a child died; urges reporting gunfire to prevent harm and reminds of legal consequences.

Manatee County, Florida, advises residents to insulate their plumbing to prevent freeze damage, offering tips and resources via social media and their website.

Recycling pickup delays occurred in Salisbury, NC, prompting the city to inform residents through social media to leave bins out for next-day collection. Reasons for the delay were unclear.

SMU’s switch to a new janitorial vendor will result in 211 ABM team members losing campus jobs on March 12, 2026. ABM says it will point displaced workers to openings on its hiring portal.

Rowan County Animal Shelter releases 2026 event schedule, highlighting community engagement and pet adoption with discount adoption events and a new Doggie Day Out Program.

Officer E.D.J. Marcotte from the Raleigh Police Department was honored with the HEART Award for embodying the values of Honor, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

The Westfield Police Department expressed their gratitude to the community for support in 2025 and reiterated their commitment to service for the upcoming year.