MoDOT is holding a meeting on Feb. 25 to discuss Route AC safety improvements, including new sidewalks and signal upgrades, and seeks community input.

The U.S. Attorney's Office and other federal agencies highlighted Operation NOLA Safe's success in New Orleans, which resulted in 175 arrests and confiscation of drugs and weapons.

A Chapter 11 filing by North Star Health Alliance has put Carthage and Ogdensburg hospitals under court supervision, and State Sen. Gustavo Rivera warned the move exposes deeper funding problems.

Oklahoma's HB 1064, aimed at preventing corporate investment in residential homes, has passed the Banking committee and will face the Government Oversight committee next.

State data show most missing foster youth ran from group homes, and a new bill would create an outside panel to audit the Department of Child Safety.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis told a judge that fee requests from Trump and co-defendants — roughly $17M — could strip her office’s budget and saddle taxpayers with the bill.

Milwaukee Public Schools received a $5 million grant to train more school psychologists, increasing mental health support for students in partnership with Alverno College and University of Wisconsin–Madison.

The Florida Senate advanced SB 1516 to force carriers to block calls and texts with manipulated caller ID, mandate STIR/SHAKEN and levy six‑figure fines for violations.

Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore calls President Trump’s push to "nationalize" voting unconstitutional and warns proposed changes could disenfranchise voters.

County Executive Sam Page says a West County satellite office will close and two county pools won’t open this summer. The reductions come amid a contentious budget overhaul.

Early voting opens Feb. 12, 2026 in Mecklenburg County. Here’s a quick guide to the U.S. Senate, congressional, county commission and judicial races on the March 3 primary ballot.

Officer Walker was surprised with a party at Athens Drive Magnet High School to honor his positive impact as a School Resource Officer, praised for his mentorship and trusted relations with students.

Gov. Newsom signed SB 106 to fast‑track $90M in one‑time grants for Planned Parenthood and clinics hit by federal Medicaid cuts. Leaders say the money will prevent closures while longer-term fixes are worked out.