Raleigh Police Department opens applications for its Community Police Academy, offering residents insight into police operations and fostering community trust.

Five newly elected HISD trustees were sworn in Thursday, but a TEA-appointed board still holds the votes and governing power through at least June 2027. The oath was largely symbolic while elected members say they’ll keep showing up.

St. Augustine's offices will close for MLK Day; trash pickup is unchanged, and free parking is available, except at certain locations, with enforcement of parking regulations.

Several Butler County Sheriff's Office officers received promotions, including James Davenport to Patrol Corporal and Mitch Wells to Detective, reflecting their commitment to community service.

Kaufman County residents must pay 2025 property taxes by January 31, 2026, to avoid a 7% penalty, with the option to pay online or by mail ensuring a correct postmark.

Indiana Rep. Bruce Borders introduced HB 1199 to make gender on birth certificates permanent, echoing Governor Braun's executive order on binary gender classification.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether to review the appeal of more than 100 former Houston Methodist workers fired in 2021 for refusing a COVID vaccine. The outcome could affect employer mandates nationwide.

Corporal Drake Enghusen was named December's Officer of the Month by the Mt. Juliet Police for his leadership and compassion during a challenging call.

Councilmember Lesli Harris commented on the Minneapolis ICE shooting and its implications for New Orleans, expressing the city's unity and demand for respectful, transparent immigration enforcement.

Zebulon celebrates 2025 achievements, including a $70 million project, new communities, a fire facility, leadership roles, park investments, a baseball team, economic growth, community events, grants for nonprofits, and community partnership.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues the Trump administration over the freeze of $10 billion in childcare funds, alleging it is illegal and politically motivated.

Milwaukee's FPC, MPD, and UWM have created a partnership to streamline the hiring process for police officers, allowing UWM graduates to bypass the written exam and earn Education Preference Points.

UC's 1819 Innovation Hub aims to foster small business growth in Cincinnati in 2026, providing resources and training to navigate economic challenges and harness AI and cybersecurity.