El Paso ISD celebrates its trustees during School Board Recognition Month, acknowledging their efforts to ensure student success and community engagement in public education.

The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking new recruits to support and expand their current force, emphasizing diversity, reliability, and effective policing in their Facebook campaign.

Protests occurred in Phoenix against a U.S. military strike in Venezuela; demonstrators chanted for peace, while some Venezuelan expatriates in Miami celebrated the potential for change.

Governor Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, emphasizing cancer risks for firefighters and promoting screening and prevention programs.

The Lancaster Fire Department reported 974 service calls in December 2025 and noted a particularly busy day on the 15th with 54 incidents. Full yearly statistics are forthcoming.

South Milwaukee's economy is flourishing with 13 new businesses, a $52 million redevelopment of the Bucyrus Campus, zoning code revisions, and a long-term comprehensive plan. The city is also in talks to bring a new Piggly Wiggly store.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from re-election after being implicated in a scandal involving alleged taxpayer dollar fraud, with a public hearing set for February 10.

The Dallas Landmark Commission is set to decide if the rainbow-painted steps at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, representing LGBTQ support, can remain amid a Texas directive to remove such displays.

Indiana Senate Bill 67, promoting the linkage between public lands and health, passed a committee. It seeks affordable access without new fees, calling for a study on health impacts and strategies for disaster mitigation.

Houston oil companies are monitoring the potential impacts on energy markets following the arrest of Venezuela's former President Nicolás Maduro, with no immediate surge in oil prices observed.

Protests erupted in the Bay Area after Trump's military action in Venezuela that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's seizure, sparking legal and ethical debates.

Rowan County has announced a grant application season for organizations helping at-risk youth and those involved in juvenile justice for 2026-2027, with a 30% local match required.

Corey O'Connor is inaugurated as Pittsburgh's 62nd mayor, succeeding his late father, Bob O'Connor, with plans to review city operations and prioritize public safety.