The Knoxville Police Department promoted eleven officers to higher ranks, recognizing their leadership and dedication in a ceremony, as stated on the KPD website.

FAU decided not to renew a faculty member's contract after scrutinizing her social media posts about Charlie Kirk, despite no disciplinary action recommended by an external review.

The LDWF has scheduled a public meeting for anglers to discuss Lake Claiborne's fisheries management, happening on February 24, 2026, at the state park conference center.

Question 6 must pass again in 2026; national fights over medication abortion and state vetoes are shaping Nevada's contest.

Portland Public Schools is considering cutting 288 jobs to address a $50 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year, raising concerns about the impact on education quality.

South High School's Music Technology course teaches students to create music using modern tools, sparking interest in music careers and providing hands-on experience with software like GarageBand.

Dr. Jurgen Buchenau will give a lecture on the U.S.-Mexican War at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site on February 7, as part of the America 250 series.

Indianapolis Police Chief Randal Taylor inspected the IMPD 33rd Recruit Class, emphasizing the transition from academy training to real-world policing, and highlighted ongoing recruitment efforts.

Missouri's AG joins 23 states in legal action against alleged EPA grant mismanagement during the Biden era, challenging the oversight of a $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress seeks public input on natural resource management, with a resolution submission deadline of February 9 and hearings from April 13-15, 2026.

Multnomah County declined to install metal detectors at the downtown Central Library, citing high costs, staffing needs and equity concerns. Officials will instead hire a security manager, test vapor sensors and expand outreach.

A bipartisan group of California senators pressed Gov. Newsom for detailed budget numbers Thursday, citing conflicting forecasts and volatile AI-driven revenues.

Rep. Leo Biasiucci filed HB 2839 to bar cities from taxing groceries eligible for SNAP and WIC. The move arrives as December CPI shows grocery prices climbing.