Courthouse Deputy Kenny Ford retires after 24 years of service in Hamilton County, Indiana, receiving a fond farewell from the Sheriff's Office and community on social media.

Chicago's Board of Education has approved a property tax increase, aiming to raise an additional $25 million for CPS, confronting budget deficits and funding cuts.

Bay Village's Blue Envelope Program aids communication between first responders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital personal information in an envelope to be presented during emergencies.

King County Metro Transit celebrates two apprentices, Shelby McCaddon and Cindy Reyes Ramos, for completing their multi-year programs and securing Career Service roles.

Officer Ragle has been sworn into the Cookeville Police Department, with expectations that her experience and professionalism will benefit the community.

Sen. Mazie Hirono and 24 Senate colleagues urged Treasury to lift an IRS hiring freeze and rebuild the Taxpayer Advocate Service to speed refunds and cut wait times.

The King Conservation District and Seattle have awarded $700,000 in grants to ten organizations for projects addressing environmental and climate disparities.

City of Mankato announces holiday changes to municipal services, including closure of city offices on New Year's Day, no garbage/recycling collection on Jan. 1, and no city bus service. Collections rescheduled for Jan. 2 and 3.

Oklahoma's new law increases the state tax credit for adoption expenses from 10% to 15%, effective January 1, 2026, to reduce financial barriers for adoptive families.

Miami's Solid Waste Department will provide regular services on New Year's Day without holiday breaks for garbage and recycling, and the Mini Dump Facility will also be open. Residents should set out waste properly for collection.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with Michigan and Vermont AGs, filed an amicus brief against the EPA’s loosened ballast water regulations to protect against invasive species in the Great Lakes.

Jefferson Parish announces office closures and altered services around New Year's Day, including no garbage collection on January 1 and various holiday schedules for government facilities and programs.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has secured a new contract with the city's firefighters, offering wage increases and enhancing operations for the fire department.