Waukesha County declared a State of Emergency due to extreme cold, closing facilities on January 23, but essential personnel will still report to work.

Lawton city officials respond to severe winter weather, closing offices early on Friday and entirely on Saturday, ensuring essential services continue while adjusting solid waste services with backup plans for safety.

Mooresville Fire-Rescue offers winter safety tips, emphasizing indoor heating precautions and carbon monoxide awareness to prevent fires and poisoning.

Mayor Muriel Bowser launched The Geneva, DC's largest office-to-residential conversion, creating 532 homes with 60 permanent affordable units, as a part of the 'Housing in Downtown' initiative.

Stacey S. Stiriz becomes Fulton County judge, filling a spot vacant since 1985. She succeeds the longest-serving active judge in Ohio, Michael J. Bumb.

An upcoming St. Charles Parish meeting will discuss upgrading the Sunset Pump Station to address coastal erosion and flooding issues. Public input is encouraged.

A Milwaukee County parks committee advanced an ordinance to require written permission before law‑enforcement 'staging' in county parks, a measure framed as a check on ICE. It now moves to the judiciary committee.

A state panel cleared eight versions of a plan to replace Colorado’s flat income tax with graduated brackets. Backers now face a costly petition drive and likely legal fights.

Bloomington City Council schedules a public hearing to discuss amendments to vehicle storage standards on residential properties, with options for in-person and electronic participation.

Oklahoma Rep. Hardin proposed two bills: one to protect gun manufacturers from liability and another to deregulate raw milk sales. Both bills are set for review in the legislative session.

A DBEDT working group met at the Capitol to begin studying legalized gambling, focusing on the Aloha Stadium redevelopment and warnings from prosecutors about illegal game rooms.

Rep. Ron Weinberg of Loveland said he will not seek reelection and will finish his term as a campaign finance complaint and a June primary challenge loom.

State receipts are modestly above official forecasts, but most of the gain reflects timing quirks and one‑time items.