El Paso Fire Department and educators teamed up for a toy drive, collecting donations for the Toys for Tots campaign and inviting locals to contribute more gifts.

Lakewood, Colorado, encourages residents to recycle autumn leaves at the City Greenhouse instead of throwing them away to reduce waste and produce compost. The service is free until November 30th.

Ogden City prepares for Christmas Village Opening Night with road closures for the Santa Run, Electric Light Parade, and a lighting event with fireworks on Nov 29.

Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood hosted an educational "Turkey Talk" event on Thanksgiving, focusing on the history of the North American wild turkey and featuring crafts and a gratitude board.

El Paso announces no trash pickups on Thanksgiving, with a make-up collection for gray trash bins only on Dec. 1. Residents are advised to hold off on recycling until their next scheduled day.

Redmond Washington has announced that Recology will provide waste services from 2026, focusing on sustainability and competitive pricing, with expanded collection and support for waste reduction practices.

The Redmond Police Department warns of increased car break-ins during the holiday season and advises shoppers to take precautions to protect their vehicles.

The South Milwaukee Police Department and Officer Rodman, alongside his wife, are collecting donations at Wal-Mart for the Shop with a Cop event to sponsor 12 families for the holidays, with a new Venmo option for convenience.

NOPD plans to use drones for surveillance during Bayou Classic Weekend to enhance public safety among anticipated large crowds in the French Quarter and downtown.

Salem firefighters and mutual aid quickly extinguished a room fire on Thanksgiving morning; no injuries were reported. The incident was efficiently managed by various units.

The New Berlin Fire Department urges residents to clear snow from fire hydrants to ensure quick access during emergencies, emphasizing the importance of visible and accessible hydrants for saving lives and property.

Champlin, Minnesota encourages residents to compost Thanksgiving leftovers through their new Curbside Organics Recycling program, aiming to reduce waste and carbon footprint.

The New Berlin Office of Emergency Management shared an update on snow removal efforts, advising residents to be cautious due to potentially icy conditions. Plow and salter crews will continue clearing roads early Sunday.