Candidate filing for Lewisville City Council begins tomorrow, with incumbents facing potential challenges until Feb. 13. A new rule requires candidates to submit a petition with voter signatures.

Cuyahoga County property tax bills are available online, due by February 19. Payment can be made online, by phone, or in person, with extended Treasurer's Office hours for assistance.

The University of Cincinnati offers new UC College-Conservatory of Music apparel online, including various clothing items available until February 2.

Dr. Luke Shaefer is appointed as Detroit's first Chief Executive of Health, Human Services and Poverty Solutions to address poverty and health disparities, aiming to streamline support services for residents.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department honored several staff as January's employees of the month, emphasizing their integrity, commitment, and impact on the community.

Columbus City Schools is expanding opportunities for local and disadvantaged businesses, with an LEDE vendor spending of $41.5M and an initiative for 20% local participation.

Cleveland Fire Department celebrates the retirement of Assistant Chief Frank Szabo after 33 years of service, praising his contributions and leadership.

Indiana FFA gains legislative support with Senator Leising's bill to strengthen ties with the ISDA, enhancing agricultural education and career readiness for students.

Ohio announces a $97.2 million investment in 39 roadway safety projects across 27 counties to reduce road fatalities and injuries, with ODOT leading the strategic, data-driven initiatives.

More than 1,000 gathered at the Ferry Building to demand regime change in Iran as reports of deadly crackdowns at home stoke exiled activists.

State Senator Scott Wiener revises his viewpoint on Israeli actions in Gaza, now labeling them as genocide, sparking criticism for perceived political opportunism from campaign rivals.

SCUSD settled with the California AG over discriminatory enrollment practices, favoring higher-income families and affecting minority and disadvantaged students. The district agreed to a five-year plan to address these issues.

A federal judge struck down a Trump executive order that sought presidential power over elections, a ruling celebrated by Oregon and Washington as a defense of electoral integrity.