Michigan is preparing for firearm deer season, with hunters facing new challenges due to a recent ice storm and urged to participate in sustainable practices like online harvest reporting and disease monitoring.

Reno celebrates the renovation of Mira Loma Sports Courts, including tennis and basketball upgrades, with an event featuring Councilmember Miguel Martinez and treats for attendees.

Glade Parks in Euless prepares for its 2nd annual Holiday in the Park event, featuring festive activities, treats, Santa Claus, and a drone show on November 15th.

Mayor Eric Adams has designated the Elizabeth Street Garden as official NYC parkland, potentially complicating plans for affordable senior housing on the site.

Historic Folsom's ice rink is open with festive activities and themed events until January 19, offering a seasonal community experience with opportunities for skating classes and charitable events.

Mocine Park in Lawton is being renovated with modern, safe play equipment, as part of the city's 2040 Capital Improvement Plan, aiming for completion by year-end or early 2026.

A family hiking on Oʻahu found a taro leaf measuring about 50 inches across. If verified, the blade would outsize the current Guinness-listed taro leaf.

State tests found high microcystin levels at Quemado Lake; the Gila National Forest closed the lake, campgrounds and access points until tests clear the water. Officials warn the water is unsafe for people and pets.

The aurora borealis illuminated Colorado skies, visible from various locations, due to a G4 geomagnetic storm caused by a coronal mass ejection. There's a chance for a repeated, though less intense, display.

The Garland Parks & Recreation Department won three awards at the TRAPS North Region Conference for facility and park design and a staff member's excellence.

An 8-foot shark was sighted at Hanalei Bay Tuesday; lifeguards posted warning signs and advised no swimming. The bay could reopen Wednesday if there are no more sightings.

The Northern Lights appeared in Las Vegas due to a geomagnetic storm, and residents shared the experience on social media. The event was expected to last multiple days.

The Northern Lights appeared in Northern California following a severe G4 geomagnetic storm caused by solar activity, which could disrupt satellite communications and GPS systems.