Franklin County's law enforcement delivered holiday cheer to children at Nationwide Children's Hospital, with a 14-year-old violence survivor becoming an honorary deputy.

The Trump administration halted offshore wind project leases over national security concerns, impacting several projects and citing risks like radar interference.

The Hebron Ohio Police Department honored Vance Outdoors with a Certificate of Appreciation for their support of a holiday initiative for children in need.

Cobb County Public Libraries will close early at 5 pm on December 31 for New Year's and remain closed on January 1, but digital resources will still be available. Regular hours resume January 2. Further 2026 holiday closures are noted.

Elyria Police warn of holiday scams targeting seniors, using social media details to pressure victims into quick, often secretive financial decisions.

Fairview Park seeks a landscape architecture professional for their Planning & Design Commission, state license preferred. Compensation is $50/meeting. Applications should be sent to the mayor's email.

The Kettering Police Department shares crime blotters on social media to inform residents about local incidents, emphasizing transparency while balancing privacy concerns.

Two former Alameda County DA employees say the county stalled on phone records and accuse officials of ‘gamesmanship’ in discovery. Court filings ask judges to compel texts and consider sanctions.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs an executive order capping police overtime spending and adding oversight to manage the budget and officer well-being.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has finalized the 2025 Election Procedures Manual with approval from key state figures, reflecting a consensus in the politically contentious state.

The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated workers' compensation benefits for a truck driver whose claim was previously denied, setting a precedent for "aggravation" injuries.

Shelby L. Fyles was appointed by Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera to the 23rd Judicial District Court in Colorado, taking over from retiring Judge Elizabeth B. Volz on February 2, 2026.

Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus granted a dispensation excusing parishioners fearing ICE detention from attending Christmas Mass until January 11, 2026.