Bexar County renewed a $1M immigrant legal defense fund to pay nonprofit attorneys for deportation cases, drawing praise from supporters and warnings of state legal action.

Indiana State Rep. Cory Criswell co-authored a resolution, passed by the House, to rename a stretch of State Road 45 in honor of former IU basketball coach, Bobby Knight.

The snow emergency in Cuyahoga County has been lifted, yet caution on roads is still advised. Residents should prepare for cold weather and check on vulnerable individuals. Warming centers are available for those in need.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks documents from two school districts over ties to the Islamic Games and CAIR, a group he claims is linked to terrorism.

A federal judge in Denver temporarily blocked a USDA pilot that would have forced rapid SNAP recertifications across five Colorado counties, protecting more than 100,000 households.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel praised the Senate's approval of bills to combat human trafficking, highlighting the state's high incidence of the crime and her office's proactive efforts against it.

Ohio's School Bus Safety Grant Program awards over $220,000 to Tuscarawas and Stark County school districts for bus safety upgrades, supported by State Rep. Jodi Salvo.

Three women filed a lawsuit in Arizona alleging AI platforms used their images without consent to create explicit deepfakes, sparking legal and ethical debates over generative AI's misuse.

Cleveland and Shaker Heights hire legal counsel for a review of NEORSD's decision on Lower Lake dam, seeking an independent assessment and ensuring transparency and public involvement in the process.

Oklahoma City delayed a vote on renewing LexisNexis’s Accurint after council members raised alarms about federal access and privacy protections. Officials asked for more legal and procedural details before Feb. 10.

City Hall Parking Deck's top tier is closed until further notice due to severe weather risk, as announced by city officials prioritizing safety. Nearby alternatives include Wilmington and Moore Square decks.

Georgia Rep. David Clark suggests renaming Sawnee Mountain to "Trump Mountain," causing backlash from Forsyth County officials who want to preserve the site's historical name linked to the Cherokee tribe.

The Tennessee National Guard has responded to severe winter storms in Middle and West Tennessee, assisting with stranded motorists, health checks, and medical staff transport.