Following the snow event, the City of Colorado Springs wishes to inform residents that things are getting back to normal or as normal as they can be a post-snow dump. According to the City of Colorado Springs, administrative offices and services including the Municipal Court are open for their regular Wednesday schedules, joining streets that are steadily crawling back to life as primary roads have been cleared with work on secondary streets ongoing. Citizens relying on public transportation can breathe a sigh of relief; the Mountain Metro Transit bus service is operational, defying the wintry blast that had previously left...

Fort Worth’s fight against filth has yielded some hefty results. According to the City of Fort Worth, a staggering 19 million pounds of litter and debris were collected in fiscal year 2024. This daunting figure comes as the city combines its resources across several departments and services to tackle litter control head-on. Initiatives such as citywide litter cleanups, collaborations with outside organizations, and emergency cleanup responses have all contributed to this effort. It’s not just about keeping streets free of trash. The programs aim to carry the burden of creating a safe, clean, and attractive city for all who dwell...

Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District has confirmed its representative for another term, with incumbent U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) securing his position against Democratic opponent John Zarbano. As reported by FOX6Now, Grothman, a native of Thiensville and an alum of University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been a congressional figure since 2014. The campaign for Grothman highlighted key issues such as manufacturing, and border security, tax reform, signaling a strong stance in traditional conservative values. Amidst the heat of the electoral battle, the topics became a cornerstone of his promise to the district—a district which, according to WHBL, showed a staggering 93% voter...

The City of Upper Arlington is officially accepting applications for its 2025 Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program. This initiative aims to fund local projects that enhance inclusivity and understanding within the community. Those looking to boost their programs or events can now apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The grants seek to quickly advance the Community Relations Committee’s goals by supporting diversity, fostering connections, or promoting a sense of belonging. According to the City of Upper Arlington program’s announcement, applicants must present projects that “increase knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of diversity” or “increase the sense of belonging...

Raleigh residents, it’s time to prep your rakes and get ready for the city’s seasonal loose leaf collection. Starting November 12, the City of Raleigh invites locals to neatly pile their fallen leaves near the curb for the city’s pick-up service. In a statement obtained by the City of Raleigh’s official news page, residents are urged to “keep them out of the street” to aid in the collection efforts. The city has been divided into 12 zones, with collection beginning in Zone 5 and continuing through the other areas as weather and equipment permit. Just a heads up, leaf collection...

The Glendale Police Department has recently been the beneficiary of a generous grant aimed at ramping up efforts against driving under the influence (DUI). The grant, totaling $36,000, comes from the DUI Abatement Council and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and is earmarked specifically for DUI education and enforcement initiatives. This new influx of funds will help to significantly bolster the department’s capabilities from October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The objective is straightforward: to educate and equip officers with the tools they will need to more effectively identify and process DUI cases. This includes the aftermath of...

Early this morning, an attempted robbery occurred at Oakland University, targeting a female student on the second floor of Oakview Hall. The university’s police are calling for any information related to the incident, which involved five men wearing ski masks who approached the student at approximately 12:30 a.m. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the suspects engaged in a conversation with the student, asking if she was in need of company and if they could take her car for a ride before attempting to seize her keys forcefully. The confrontation escalated as the student resisted, yelling for help and prompting her roommate...