Eden Prairie Police Department welcomes new officer Asher Koch, who will undergo field training after a law enforcement education at Rasmussen University.

Portland Parks & Recreation's Urban Forestry division is giving away 4,000 trees to local residents to plant on their property, with delivery and planting assistance options available.

Hawai'i launched the Kōkua Food Drive during a federal shutdown, collecting donations via libraries and distributed by the National Guard to aid families affected by SNAP disruptions.

Pierce County is offering a 2026 Art Grant program for local nonprofits to enhance community arts, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applications are due by January 21, 2026.

Lahaina Brewing Co. is turning sales of its Lokahi Pilsner into quarterly donations for Maui nonprofits, launching on Giving Tuesday with Maui United Way named as the first beneficiary.

A Logan Square restaurant is raising money after ICE detained relatives of an employee, who say transfers and costly calls have left their household in crisis.

Newcastle, Oklahoma residents will see water bill increases due to growing operational costs and the price of water from Oklahoma City, starting January 2026.

Miami Beach and Basel strengthen their Sister City relationship during Art Week, discussing cultural and economic collaborations with emphasis on shared art and innovation.

Jefferson Parish unveiled a renovated inclusive tot lot at Lakeshore Playground, catering to children with diverse needs, featuring accessible equipment, and sensory-friendly elements.

The Oak Creek Police Department shares snow driving safety tips on Facebook, advising slowing down, clearing snow from cars, not using cruise control on ice, and keeping headlights on.

A Cobb County School District bus trainee accidentally struck a utility pole, causing no injuries. The road was closed for repairs, but no students were on board.

Cincinnati's snow plow tracker faced outages during the season's first significant snowfall, challenging the city's updated winter response tactics, but remained a tool for transparency when functional.

Doral introduces the Emergency Hardship Grant for Families, offering $3,000 to eligible residents for essential expenses, with applications open for the first ten days each month.