Holiday celebrations increase emergency calls, as noted by the Washington Township Fire Department's Facebook post, which highlighted December's high EMS volume and thanked the community.

The Texas Attorney General won a legal battle, stopping San Antonio from funding out-of-state abortions with city money, citing state law prohibiting taxpayer-funded abortion-related activities.

Governor Katie Hobbs is set to appoint a new judge to Arizona's Court of Appeals Division One; 10 nominees have been listed by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments.

Florida lawmakers Stark (R) and Arrington (D) propose a bill for 20-minute daily recess for middle schoolers, arguing for mental health and social benefits.

The Texas Supreme Court has allowed Pappas Restaurants to seek discovery in its challenge to the Hobby Airport concessions deal. The move could reopen a dispute that pushed Pappas out of the terminal in 2023.

Washington's Secretary of State received two initiatives for legislative consideration that must pass signature verification to potentially reach ballots. The office also oversees various administrative functions beyond elections.

Mayor Sheffield announces community improvements for Salisbury, NC, such as new traffic patterns on Brenner Avenue, sidewalk updates, a microtransit pilot program, and upgrades to Kelsey Scott Park restrooms.

Lt. Chris Connelly retires from Chesterfield PD after a career since 1979, with significant contributions in various roles, including founding a DARE program and organizing charity events.

A debarred Houston contractor is tied to a bribery probe, but a city agenda still lists an $8.3M final payment — officials are racing to sort law from politics.

Dallas’ oversight board asked DPD for monthly reports on officers’ interactions with ICE, citing online videos and community concerns amid a surge in local ICE arrests.

Boulder County officials refute claims of federal funding threats to public benefits, affirming they deliver assistance fairly and accurately to those eligible.

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits against the Trump administration's suspension of two New York offshore wind projects, claiming the action was illegal and unsubstantiated.

Fire Department K9 Dori is competing in the "Fur Responder" Photo Contest, which is highlighted on social media by her department in Dublin, Ohio. The public can vote daily to support Dori.