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A new facility would replace the John F. Cutter Jr. Fire Station, which has been in use since the early 1970s and has a decaying roof
Floyd County officials have examined ways to improve fire and EMS services over the years, a topic that has been a point of contention among commissioners and council members
Many swatting calls were reported across the state during 2022, including a false report of an active shooter that sent hundreds of students into lockdown
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The Tumbleweed Express Drive-Thru marijuana shop is set to open in Parachute, Colo.
The city of Albuquerque is financing $25M in solar panels through energy savings and federal bond credits. City buildings going solar will save taxpayers $20M over 30 years.
The Trump Administration wants to delay court decisions on EPA’s Clean Power Plan, but the Supreme Court requires the agency to regulate carbon emissions.
Mayor Betsy Hodges apologized for the city and Minneapolis Police Department’s communications failures during an 18-day protest over the death of Jamar Clark.
DHS released its first detainer outcomes report, implicating Travis County. Last month Texas Gov. blocked $1.5M in criminal justice grants to the county.
An impending Supreme Court decision could limit local governments and states from restricting sales of certain vacant waterfront lots in the coastal zone.
Puerto Rico has $70 billion in public debt. The Fed wants a 10 percent cut of its pension system, furlough measures and a stop of holiday bonuses.
The bill would authorize the Illinois secretary of state to approve grant funding based on threats assessments from nonprofit agencies.
The Wyoming Senate considered but decided against allowing local governments to decide for themselves if they want guns at their public meetings.
A ride-along detail by law enforcement begins Monday morning.