The City of Orem Government has released a new recycling calendar and is promoting the Recycle Coach app to help residents manage waste and recycling schedules.

North Miami plans year-long centennial events, featuring a special celebration on February 5, 2026, and various other activities promoting community engagement and heritage.

The Cookeville Police Department urges residents to drive responsibly and to prevent drunk driving by not letting friends drive impaired and ensuring sober rides home.

Las Vegas celebrated the arrival of 2026's first newborns with JayR being the first at midnight and another boy born 13 minutes later at a different hospital. Both families are joyful, with one couple's labor experience being unexpectedly swift.

The Raleigh Police Department promotes the #9PMRoutine on social media, urging citizens to adopt nightly safety habits to prevent crime as 2026 begins.

Two of Baltimore's first newborns of 2026 arrived at Sinai Hospital with a boy at 12:35 a.m. and a girl, Sage Marie, at 12:52 a.m. Local news covered the joyous event, a symbol of new beginnings.

New Year's Day altered the city's trash schedule, shifting collection days following the holiday. Residents were informed to adjust their disposal plans accordingly.

New legislative filings show hundreds of people leave Hawaii prisons and jails without the IDs they need to find housing or work. Officials blame timing rules, agency bottlenecks and missing equipment.

Houston hospitals celebrated the arrival of their first babies of 2026, with parents and staff welcoming newborns shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.

The Grove City Ohio Police shared winter driving safety tips, emphasizing the importance of sobriety, attentiveness, and preparedness to ensure safe travel during the winter season.

Socorro, Texas residents experienced disruptions in municipal services due to a phone line outage, as the city works to restore services and assures emergency lines remain operational.

West Valley City is hiring a full-time Animal Control Officer, offering $22.49 per hour with benefits, and candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends.

Lake Superior State University's 2026 Banished Words List highlights overused phrases like "6-7," "massive," and "incentivize," drawing submissions globally and marking their 50th anniversary by also listing repeat offenders.