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At about 5:40 p.m. on Nov. 26, Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call at the 3800 block of Triple Crown Drive.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 46-year-old Edward Brown Jr. of Columbia, who sustained gu

Statement on Mesa City Council's Approval of the Palo District
Long Beach, CA – For the 14th consecutive year, the City of Long Beach has been named one of the best cities in the nation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) inclusion in municipal law and policy, earning a perfect score in the...
Free parking will be available on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in both Downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City in City-owned garages, parking lots and metered spaces. Additionally, free parking in Downtown Colorado...
City Council today approved the 2026 City Budget, advancing a balanced financial plan that sustains core municipal services, strengthens public safety, and maintains long-term fiscal stability during a period of economic uncertainty. The $427.3 million...
Erin Hut, Communications Director, As part of Mayor Lisa Brown's recent emergency declaration, the City of Spokane has contracted with four local homeless services providers to open additional emergency shelter beds and fund additional mobile...
Above: A local pet enjoys Rosie's Dog Beach. DocuPet registration adds an additional layer of protection to licensing to help bring lost pets home if they go missing. Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach has enhanced its pet licensing process to be...
Notification is hereby given to the public that the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado has requested funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a proposed channel stabilization and restoration project along Monument Creek between...
Whitegate Drive has been identified by a traffic study as having vehicles operating at speeds higher than desirable. The City of Columbia Public Works department has scheduled an informal open house meeting concerning traffic calming on Whitegate Drive. T

On Nov. 25, police arrested Antonio Earl Bates, 58, of St. Louis, for his involvement in a sexual assault case in July 2018.  Bates was arrested in the St. Louis area on his Boone County warrant that was issued for first-de

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program, now moving inside the Carter Playground Bubble for the winter to keep older adults active, social, and warm all season long.
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston's signature holiday celebration, the 84th annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in...
City of Colorado Springs administrative and elected offices and agencies will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The following will be closed Thursday and Friday: Administrative offices for Mountain...
The City of Columbia has launched a BeHeardCoMo page to gather public input on a proposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance. The ordinance was developed following a Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study, which reviewed local crash data, roadway condit
Field vehicles will be clearly marked with white signs and "911 Mapping" in red letters.
You can create memorable holiday gifts by using THINKspot, Mesa Public Library's makerspace
Long Beach – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is aware of recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism and Vaccines webpage, which incorrectly state that "scientific studies...
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennial Modification Budget. They approved an amendment proposed by Council President Betsy Wilkerson and Council Member Paul Dillon, which...
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, During Monday's Legislative Session, the Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on a local transportation tax for commercial parking for the purpose of funding transportation system maintenance and safety...
The City of Springfield will work on an alternate funding plan for a new regional events and convention center in Springfield, after voters voted no on a 3% increase in the hotel-motel guest license tax.
Construction of the Renew Jordan Creek "daylighting" project is nearing the halfway mark as contractors prepare to shift traffic closures from Campbell Avenue to Boonville the week of Oct. 27.