Desert Cove SDA Church provides food, clothing, housing assistance, and mental health support to the homeless, having served nearly 10,000 meals and helped 151 people since January 2024.

The Colorado State Patrol warns of winter dangers for pedestrians and motorists, citing 94 crashes with 12 fatalities last season. They urge caution, the use of reflective clothing for pedestrians, and distraction-free driving for motorists.

Smyrna hosts a free public venue showcase offering tours, a swag bag for the first 200 guests, potential event credit, and workshops with local vendors.

Tempe City Manager, Rosa Inchausti, highlights the city's 2025 achievements and 2026 goals, including new restaurants, job growth, safety improvements, and infrastructure enhancements, while emphasizing environmental and business initiatives.

Arlington Public Library's Adult Education Information Session is on January 7, offering free classes for Tarrant County residents in ESL, GED prep, and career training.

East Tennessee hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026, with UT Medical Center announcing a girl named Adeline. Details such as timing were not provided. Other hospitals like Prisma Blount and Fort Sanders also celebrated new arrivals.

Charlotte urges residents to minimize salt use in winter to protect waterways, advising calibrated spreading and brine solutions for ice-prevention to lessen environmental impact.

The Washington Township Fire Department-Dublin OH received an award for a photo in Operation Santa’s Sleigh with Light Ohio Blue, thanking the community for support.

Murray Ridge Road in Elyria will be closed for underground work from January 5-9, with detours via Lowell Street/Telegraph Road and State Route 113.

Tombstone city offices, including the Senior Center, Library, Public Works, and City Hall, closed at noon on December 31 and will reopen on January 5th.

The first baby of 2026, "baby boy Durow," was born at Mount Carmel Grove City. He received a special onesie, marking Mount Carmel's tradition for New Year's babies.

Arizona audit finds Maine Consolidated School District excelling academically but lacking in internal cash handling, purchasing controls, and IT security.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office warned against driving under the influence on New Year's Eve, promoting free bus rides and designated drivers as safer options.