Huntersville firefighters were honored for saving lives during two separate house fires in 2025, earning them Company Citations and the Fire Chief Medal of Valor.

Englewood's District 1 holds a special election on April 7 to fill a council vacancy. The election follows a failed supermajority council appointment. Nomination petitions are open from January 6-26 for candidates meeting specific qualifications.

Missouri's general revenue in December 2025 saw a slight decline of 0.5%, but overall fiscal year-to-date increased by 3.3%. Different tax categories showed varying trends.

State Rep. Peggy Mayfield has proposed renaming a section of SR 45 after late Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight, reflecting his storied legacy at IU.

New analysis shows the San Francisco ICE region recorded about 217 arrests per 100,000 non‑citizen residents in 2025 — the lowest in the nation. Experts point to sanctuary law and community resistance as key factors.

Texas AG Paxton secures a court order against Samsung for using smart TVs to spy on users, citing illegal data practices and privacy breaches under Texas law.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is contesting the Arizona Corporation Commission's approval of a private energy rate agreement for Tucson Electric Power, citing potential rate hikes and lack of transparency.

State Rep. Craig Haggard authored bills to penalize the creation and distribution of deepfake explicit content, enhancing legal measures against digital privacy violations.

HISD expanded its cellphone rules this semester, lengthening confiscation windows and adding alternative‑campus placements for repeat violators.

Fairfield County has designated November 29 as "Mel Meloy Day" in honor of the county's original 9-1-1 coordinator for his contributions to public safety.

Commissioner Michael Naft was unanimously chosen as Chairman of the Clark County Board, and William McCurdy II was re-elected as Vice-Chairman for a new term.

A Berkeley councilmember is pushing to restore limited tear gas use for the police SRT in high‑risk incidents, prompting oversight and activist pushback. The Police Accountability Board will review the resolution before council consideration.

The DOI awarded $5.08 million to local governments to strengthen their wildfire response through the Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program, as part of the Trump administration's commitment to preparedness.