Houston broadcaster Dave Ward, who died at 86, will have public memorials. He worked at KTRK-TV for 50 years and has a Guinness World Record for longest tenure as a news broadcaster.

Baltimore County police partnered with kids for the 24th annual Shop with a Cop event, providing $100 each for holiday shopping, with community support and added festivities.

Maricopa County Air Quality Dept has issued No Burn Day warnings for a weekend due to increased PM2.5 levels from wood burning and outlined recommendations for cleaner air practices.

South Milwaukee Police celebrated their 11th Shop with a Cop event, pairing officers with kids for shopping and games, supported by generous community and business donations.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office hosted a free event for residents to take photos with Santa Claus, aiming to foster positive community-police relations.

Clayton County opened youth track and field and soccer registrations, with a December 31 deadline. Spaces are filling fast and details are available online.

Salt Lake City Police and Harmons grocery store partnered to bring holiday cheer to seniors at a local memory care facility, with funding raised by Harmons customers.

Volunteers in Phoenix monitor ICE to alert communities of raids. Border Patrol's extensive surveillance program raises privacy concerns, as they track vehicles nationwide using cameras and data analytics.

The Gretna Police Department highlights their educational program and recruitment efforts in a social media post featuring "Law & Learning with Lieutenant Disler."

Hazelwood city crews continue leaf collection into Week 5, urging residents to rake leaves to the curb and avoid blocking drains and cars for efficient pickup.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of the dangers of electric bikes and dirt bikes, citing injuries and fatalities, and urges users to ride responsibly and understand the laws.

Lebanon, Ohio introduces a holiday light recycling program for residents to drop off unwanted lights for repurposing, aiming to reduce landfill waste.

The Arlington Police Department celebrated 40 years of their Santa Cops program, which provides holiday gifts and a festive event for local families in need.