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

Oklahoma's fight against poultry pollution in the Illinois River Watershed has led to a federal court ruling holding Big Poultry accountable and initiating a cleanup fund.

Shashane Chambers is set for parole in 2026 under North Carolina's MAPP, having been sentenced to life for second-degree murder prior to 1994, when parole was abolished for later crimes.

Ald. Bennett Lawson has put the Zoning Committee on hold until Mayor Brandon Johnson names a permanent chair, risking delays to dozens of development approvals. The pause highlights a bitter fight over who controls the city’s development pipeline.

Zohran Mamdani prepares to be NYC's 111th mayor amid high expectations, advised to learn from predecessors and facing pressure to fulfill campaign promises while managing city operations.

Illinois is ending its 1% statewide grocery tax this week, but many towns have kept their own levies. New Mahomet Aquifer protections and other laws add to the mix.

Edmond, OK announced revised schedules for the New Year; city offices, trash, recycling services, and Citylink bus services will be affected on January 1, 2026.

Fire Marshal Lynn Schofield retired after 35 years with Provo Fire & Rescue, celebrated for his lasting contributions to community safety and fire prevention.

David I. Courcelle is sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, following a nomination by President Trump and Senate confirmation.

The El Paso Fire Department has acquired new AMKUS Heavy Rescue tools to enhance their vehicle extrication capabilities and improve emergency response outcomes.

Voters in Wards 13-16 in Greenfield will now vote at Ridge Community Church instead of Whitnall High School due to construction, starting with the 2026-2027 elections.

Springdale's Planning Commission plans a hearing on January 13, 2026, for rezoning 11550 Century Blvd from "OB" to "GI" to allow industrial operations.

Cleveland Heights seeks youth contributions for their 30th annual MLK ceremony, inviting essays, poems, and posters by January 7, 2026, on the theme of nonviolent community building.