Lauren Grimshaw Sloan was appointed Colorado's new Film Commissioner, bringing over 15 years of industry experience to guide the growth of the state's film and media sectors.

EPISD maintenance teams worked diligently to ensure school safety following a major water main break by flushing contaminants, checking systems, and working extended hours.

A federal judge allowed Wildtype and UPSIDE to continue their constitutional challenge to Texas’ ban on cultivated meat, but the law still blocks sales while litigation proceeds.

Students at Hawkins Elementary were honored for their excellence in reading and math by CREEED, highlighted by reports from El Paso ISD amidst MLK Jr. commemorations.

Alexandra Shepard, the federal prosecutor who helped convict Mohammed Nuru, is San Francisco’s first inspector general with new powers to probe city contracting and misconduct.

El Paso Community College begins its Spring 2026 semester with students and staff expressing enthusiasm for the new academic period, including a farewell to retiring faculty member Dr. Steve Smith.

A coalition of 59 Texas cities asked the state’s high court to review laws capping what telecoms pay to use public rights‑of‑way. The case could shift millions in local revenue.

Weber County plans a public hearing on January 27 to discuss proposed pay raises for executive county officers, with options for public participation in person and online.

Federal officials say they’ve hired a project executive and are moving on housing at the West LA VA campus — veterans and advocates say timelines and site plans still need to be spelled out.

The City of Vancouver denounces federal immigration agency practices, citing community harm and pledges to uphold public safety and human dignity in line with the Keep Washington Working Act.

Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the completion of a new middle school addition at Leckie Education Campus in Ward 8, a $20.9 million educational upgrade focused on STEM and sustainability.

Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is accepting nominations for an award honoring volunteer contributions to animal welfare, named after Erica Loftis. Deadline for nominations is March 6, 2026.

Holly Logan, an ESL teacher at Westwood Elementary in Tennessee, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award for her outstanding teaching and community service.