A blood drive will take place at Sunrise Mountain Library in Peoria on January 2, 2026, rewarding donors with a WM Phoenix Open voucher and a $15 gift card.

The Lewisville Grand Theater is selling tickets for its Black Box Songwriters Series, featuring artists such as Susan Gibson and Suzanna Choffel, with performances and workshops from January to April 2026.

A Cincinnati Powerball player won $1 million in the Christmas Eve drawing. The $1.8 billion jackpot was claimed in Arkansas. The Ohio ticket matched five white balls and was bought at a Kroger.

The former Slim's spot at 333 11th St. will reopen as The Budda in January 2026, backed by Oakland rapper Budda Mack.

"Tina – the Tina Turner Musical" is coming to Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, celebrating Tina Turner's life and featuring her greatest hits.

Chicago plans fireworks and celebrations for New Year's Eve 2025, with a focus on safety and transportation options, including free rides on the CTA. Chance the Rapper will host the televised event.

Champlin launched a Puzzle Exchange program, allowing residents to trade completed puzzles for tokens to get new ones, promoting community sharing and sustainability.

Mankato Police and Fire offer free Uber rides on New Year's Eve to promote safety, with a $15 voucher available from 8 pm to 2:30 am, in a collaborative effort to prevent impaired driving.

Officials are urging caution in New Orleans as strong winds combined with low humidity create elevated fire danger conditions. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning and stay alert for updates.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office highlighted their community engagement and giving during the festive season through various events like "Shop with a Cop" and toy giveaways.

Moore, Oklahoma, offers a free Christmas light show at The Station at Central Park until New Year's Day, with lights synchronized to music from 6-9:40 PM daily.

Former 'Big Brother' contestant Michaela "Mickey" Lee passed away after a severe health battle due to flu complications. Her death was confirmed on Instagram by her family.

Times Square will have a second ball drop at the New Year's Eve celebration to mark America's 250th anniversary in 2026, featuring a patriotic-themed Constellation Ball.