The Issaquah Police Department hosted an awards ceremony to honor exceptional employees, recognizing lifesaving efforts, a comprehensive jail manual, community policing initiatives, and a high rate of complex investigations.

Austin Emergency Management says its finance team recovered $34.7 million in FY2025, money tied to COVID-19 and major storms and tracked through long-running federal claims. Officials urge residents to document damage and submit iSTAT reports to help unlock further aid.

Captain Jodi Whitfield of the Germantown Police Department is retiring after a 33-year career, leaving behind a significant legacy in various roles within the department.

Over 10,000 acres preserved through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act on the Georgia-Alabama border, bolstering conservation and recreational access.

During a single week, the Montgomery County Police Alcohol Holiday Task Force conducted 239 stops, resulting in 254 traffic citations, 284 warnings, 21 repair orders, and 22 DUI arrests.

Coon Rapids is considering a 29-unit housing project on Balfany Farms near Shenandoah Blvd and 123rd Ln NW. The Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for community input on January 15, 2026.

A Seventh Circuit panel upheld Chicago’s ordinance allowing impoundment and sale of vehicles tied to unpaid parking tickets, rejecting a facial takings challenge.

Governor Abbott promotes Texas' role in the nuclear energy sector, highlighting investments and legislation supporting energy development, including a $350 million commitment to the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.

Attorney General Mayes and a coalition of attorneys general sue to prevent the CFPB from being defunded, arguing this would leave consumers vulnerable.

Oregon's ODHS extended SNAP replacement benefits deadline to 30 days post-Dec 17 power outages for 19 counties. This aims to aid residents with food spoilage claims due to storms.

El Paso is recruiting a Treasury Administrator responsible for managing public finances, strategic investments, and ensuring the safeguarding of taxpayer funds.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that belief in potential mental distress is sufficient for a civil stalking protection order, clarifying R.C. 2903.211 and resolving conflicts among Ohio courts.

Tennessee's new maximum interest rate is set at 10.75% per annum, following a Federal Reserve prime loan rate report. Commissioner Gonzales adjusts the rate in line with state law.