Tempe, AZ denied a permit for a charity aiding the houseless, leading to a one-year ban on applying for such permits due to repeated unpermitted events and community concerns about safety and litter.

Adrian College sophomores win the Major League Fishing Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship by a one-ounce margin with a record 11-pound, 7-ounce bass at Lake Toho.

Arizona Democrats introduce House Bill 2625 to protect LGBTQ+ individuals against discrimination, facing a tough battle in a Republican-majority legislature.

The LA City Commission voted to recommend Marilyn Monroe's former Brentwood home as a historic-cultural monument, potentially saving it from demolition.

The Phoenix Art Museum hosts PhxArt Amplified Vol. 3, an immersive audio-visual festival blending live music with art exhibitions, and offering food, drinks, and engaging activities.

Clark Park Winter Carnival returns to Detroit, offering free family activities, charity hockey, and entertainment aimed at fundraising for youth programs.

The 22nd annual Minneapolis Winter Kite Festival will take place on Lake Harriet on January 27, 2024, with a range of activities and a free shuttle service.

Puppy Bowl XX, set for Super Bowl Sunday, will showcase 131 puppies from 73 shelters with a variety of channels to watch, and features like the induction of veterans and special needs puppies.

The Vandoliers are set to perform their unique blend of Texan and punk-rock music at Garland's Plaza Theater on March 9th, with tickets priced at $22.

The Spectacular Follies is staging a 1970s themed show, "Stayin' Alive! Our 70s Flashback," at the Granville Arts Center, featuring music, dance, and comedy from the disco era.

Planned Parenthood activists at Brick Road Coffee in Tempe, Arizona, support the Arizona Abortion Access Act, collecting over 250,000 signatures to codify abortion rights.

Arab-pop artist Hamza Namira is set to perform at Granville Arts Center in Dallas on February 2nd, featuring music from his album "Raye2." Tickets range from $40 to $110.

Plymouth residents are engaged in the 14th annual Fire & Ice Medallion Hunt, decoding clues to find a treasure for a $250 prize. The hunt takes them through scenic parks without the need for digging, guided by weekly clues posted online by the city.