Long Beach reboots its Compost and Recycling Ambassador Program this spring, teaching residents how to reduce waste through recycling and composting, including vermicomposting.

Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services warns about radon risks and offers free test kits for residents to detect the carcinogenic gas in homes.

El Paso High School student Mia Navarro won the Teen Miss Earth USA pageant after previously securing the Teen Miss Earth Texas title, advocating for environmental issues.

West Jordan launches an AI chatbot named Jojo on its website to provide 24/7 assistance on city services in over 70 languages, accessible via text as well.

Milton's new and returning leaders, including Mayor Peyton Jamison, took their oaths. The Council began the year's work with construction contracts and honored an outgoing board chair.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has initiated a hiring freeze for non-instructional positions due to a projected budget shortfall, while prioritizing personnel costs to minimize classroom impact.

City invites public input for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan meeting on Jan. 13 and online; discussions will focus on affordable housing and community development.

Cobb County extends 'Bring One for the Chipper' Christmas tree recycling event to January 10th, offering drop-offs at various locations and turning trees into mulch.

Scottsdale's transportation and infrastructure saw enhancements in 2025, improving safety, accessibility, and community services, with LED lighting upgrades and ADA-compliant ramps among the developments.

A GoFundMe campaign supports the family of Cesar Tejada, an Uber driver killed in a carjacking. A 15-year-old, charged as an adult, is arrested for the murder.

Pride Houston moved its 48th annual festival and parade to June 6, 2026, to avoid clashes with the FIFA World Cup and to expand events across June.

One elevator at the downtown Victoria Plaza is out and the other stalls for hours, leaving seniors to climb stairs or wait for rescues.

Mecklenburg County's Critical Home Repair Program provides vital home repairs for seniors, aiming to address affordable housing issues and help residents like Kenneth Patterson and John Fleming maintain their homes.