Two LVMPD officers were honored after pulling a distressed person from a third-floor ledge; Metro says quick action averted a possible fatal fall.

The Eden Prairie Senior Center offers diverse activities for seniors, including holiday parties, bingo events, tech help, and discussions, with some dates closed for holidays.

Butte County's fire-safety nonprofit says it removed about 8,800 dead or dying trees and cleared defensible space at 22 homes in its 2025 year-end tally.

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes the Trump administration for policies affecting LGBTQ+ housing and healthcare, which could lead to homelessness and reduced hospital services in Chicago.

A new statewide training program will certify Hawai‘i contractors for heat pump installs and rebate‑funded home retrofits starting January 2026. The TREC initiative pairs hands‑on instruction with national credentials.

Arizona's new Fire Insurance Review Task Force aims to address wildfire insurance issues, bringing together industry and expert members to influence legislative actions and reduce premiums.

More than 150 Royal Kona Resort workers staged a one‑day strike Friday over pay, staffing and job‑security language after nearly a year without a contract.

Brooklyn Park city buildings have announced holiday closures, affecting City Hall, DMV, Community Activity Center, and maintenance services. Essential services like police and fire will remain operational.

Sacramento's latest report outlines the city's efforts in addressing homelessness from Dec 8-14, detailing responses to 542 calls, the resolution of 1,898 cases, and direct outreach results including shelter placements.

Honolulu police, the mayor and volunteers handed out nearly 2,000 gifts at Nānāikapono Church during Operation Blue Light Christmas. The drive collected 2,027 presents for keiki and families.

Oakland fire crews and Santa rolled into Kaiser Oakland this week, posing by Engine 15 and Truck 4 and handing out holiday cheer to young patients. The visit was part of the department’s Random Acts outreach.

Lewisville residents can recycle their live Christmas trees for mulch at Lewisville Lake Park until January 9, as part of the city's sustainable practices.

CPS is funding ASL and graduate coursework at Illinois State to train current educators and build a pipeline of teachers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.