Kettering, Ohio, residents over 50 can access free tax preparation through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, with IRS-certified volunteers providing assistance with complex tax situations.

A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office post detailed the tech-assisted arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, highlighting the coordinated efforts of RTIC and drone surveillance.

Garland, Texas is seeking residents to join various Boards and Commissions, offering them a chance to impact local governance and policies. Applications are accepted until July 1.

Actor Michael Rapaport has announced a bid for NYC mayor in 2029, criticising current Mayor Zohran Mamdani and proposing to make the city affordable without freebies.

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley reports on a successful year, with over $2.5 million recovered in wages and improved elevator and mine safety, alongside strong fiscal management.

A Sacramento councilmember has proposed a limit on River District shelter beds — 526, rising to 626 with a planned Sequoia campsite — and would require a supermajority to add new providers.

Huntersville recognized its firefighters with awards for bravery and dedication during critical incidents in 2025, highlighting lifesaving efforts at two house fires.

Broward County offices will close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; essential services remain available, with parks open but some facilities closed. Transit operates normally; emergency services are on call.

Arizona's GOP lawmakers propose to align state tax codes with federal changes for an estimated $1.1 billion tax relief over three years, focusing on child tax credits and childcare deductions to support families.

The City of Socorro expressed appreciation for its police personnel on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, highlighting their service and community engagement on social media.

Mayor Barbara Lee’s two police commission nominees cleared a committee hurdle and head to City Council on Jan. 20. The picks arrive as Oakland navigates long-running federal oversight and selection disputes.

Texas State Technical College got a $3.5 million grant for a semiconductor technician training program to bolster the workforce for the tech industry.

A $15 million partnership aims to revitalize Middletown's downtown, with equal funding from the city, county board, finance authority, and local foundation.