Pinal County Supervisors honored citizens for their community contributions with Civic Engagement Awards, recognizing individuals across various sectors, including public safety and the judiciary.

County officials say new state bail rules and a constitutional amendment could erase recent declines in the jail population by increasing pretrial detention. Local leaders warn the county’s progress depends on courts keeping cases moving.

Historical records have corrected NYC's mayoral count, revealing the incoming mayor will be the 112th, not the 111th, due to a 17th-century clerical oversight of Mayor Matthias Nicolls’ second term.

Dallas secured the financial future of police and fire personnel pensions with a new long-term funding plan approved by the City Council and DPFPS Board of Trustees.

Portland schools will get $8.1 million for arts education in the 2025-26 academic year from the Arts Access Fund, benefitting over 28,000 students and employing arts teachers.

UC Law professor Christopher Bryant discusses the story of George Remus, a Cincinnati bootlegger, detailing his legal exploitation of Prohibition's loopholes and his dramatic fall.

Austin asked staff to draft a gender‑inclusive restroom plan as Texas’ new bathroom law takes effect, setting up a clash between legal risk and protecting trans residents.

Police in Coral Gables and Hollywood partner with Target to give neurodivergent students and local children a special holiday shopping experience, fostering community bonds.

Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new charter working group is stacked with business and philanthropic leaders, and critics say public input was restricted. The composition raises questions about whose priorities will shape any ballot measure.

Senators Murdock and Kern were honored by the Oklahoma Rural Association for their efforts to advance economic opportunities and resources in rural and underserved areas, highlighting their ongoing commitment to supporting Oklahoma’s rural communities.

Jason Lando, nominated for Pittsburgh police chief, resigned from his role in Frederick among allegations of sending harassing texts, but the legal case against him wasn't pursued.

The U.S. forces seized a tanker smuggling sanctioned oil from Venezuela, signaling a crackdown on the shadow fleet system used by sanctioned countries to sell crude oil.

Laurie-Anne Sayles, a public health expert, takes over as chair of Montgomery County's Health Committee and begins a tour of health facilities on Dec. 15.