An Afghan family who aided U.S. forces left the Bay Area for Britain after new Trump‑era immigration moves left them fearing detention and deportation.

Lawton city offices delayed opening to 1 p.m. due to a winter storm. Essential services continued and trash pickup for Area 1 remained at 7 a.m. Court dates are rescheduled while a council meeting will proceed as planned.

Elyria, Ohio has opened an Emergency Warming Shelter at South Rec to protect residents and their pets from severe cold until February 3, as per a National Weather Service forecast.

As the 2026 session opens, Hawaii's education debate centers on math coaches, meal expansions and fixing school transportation. Lawmakers are pitching classroom supports alongside services.

Mark Swann will retire March 17, and Dallas will form a five‑member commission to nominate a new city auditor. The vacancy comes as the city continues to search for a permanent inspector general.

A federal judge has ordered court records from a December Hardin Valley ICE raid involving Maryville native Diego Hernandez Garcia to be unsealed, clearing the way for public review.

Senate Bill 26‑018 would ask Colorado courts to weigh whether parents 'recognize' a child's gender identity in custody decisions. The filing has reopened fights over free speech and parental rights.

The Plymouth Police Department shared a summary of their weekly operations on Facebook, detailing 824 incidents, 18 arrests, and responses to 35 motor vehicle accidents between January 18-24, 2026.

Pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla demand the "Key to the City" before Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Fest, with a theatrical raid and cannon fire expected.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act to help reduce utility costs, revamp energy infrastructure, and promote local clean energy projects using funds from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund.

The Arlington City Council meets Tuesday with live broadcasts and other viewing options provided for public convenience and transparency in local governance.

A Capitol standoff over whether and how Arizona should adopt federal tax changes could force early filers to amend returns; the state revenue department lays out options.

The St. Charles Parish Council discussed funding for emergency services, infrastructure projects, and cost-saving measures during a meeting with public engagement.