Austin, Texas, is named the best college town in America for the third year in a row, according to WalletHub, excelling in social life and opportunities despite its lower affordability ranking.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital rejected Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona's $80 million contract offer, claiming the actual benefit is lower due to claim denials, affecting insurance coverage for Arizona families.

Parents in the Chicago area are warning others after reports of silicone baby bowls from PandaEar suctioning to children’s faces and causing suffocation risks.

Nevada is extending Medicaid to former inmates to aid their reentry into society, with a public comment period open until November 24, and aims to cover 12,000 by 2030.

An iconic mural in Austin featuring Willie Nelson and Janis Joplin faces demolition for a high-rise development, despite its cultural significance to the local community.

Los Angeles County detects H5 avian flu strain in wastewater, prompting health officials to investigate potential sources and advise public precaution, though no human cases reported.

Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates in healthcare settings from November 1st through March 31st, 2025, to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.

LA County health officials warn against swimming at several beaches due to high bacteria levels, while lifting warnings at Pena Creek and Dockweiler State Beach.

Boulder County reports its first human tularemia case of the year, with the patient experiencing pneumonic tularemia after exposure to a cat and dog. Health warnings will be issued as a precaution.

Santa Clara County expands substance abuse services, including new COMPASS Clinic, to double treatment capacity by 2030 and improve recovery outcomes for residents.

Texas hospitals, following Governor Abbott's order, will ask about patients' citizenship status, not required for care. The policy aims to document the financial impact of treating non-citizens.

Phoenix Fast-Track Cities donated $10,000 to the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS to support people in need of HIV care, inspiring matching funds for a total of $20,000.

A raccoon in Anne Arundel County tested positive for rabies, prompting the Department of Health to issue a rabies alert and seek individuals and pets that may have been exposed.