City News

At about 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 18, Columbia Police officers responded to a call regarding the kidnapping of two children ages 1 and 3 in a vehicle driven by an adult female from the 1600 block of North Providence Road. 

Above: The National Olympic Committee of Denmark will establish its base of operations and Team House in Long Beach for the 2028 Olympic Games, making Long Beach the first city in the region to secure two National Hospitality Houses. Denmark anticipates..
Fianna Dickson, 509.435.1866, The City of Spokane is now seeking applicants for a Park Board position that begins as early as February 2026. This volunteer position has a term of five years, with an option to serve a second five-year term. Interested...
Officer Daniel Strassenberg, PIO On December 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., 911 received a call from a female in the 2700 block of East 39th advising a friend of hers was at the location asking for a gun. Concerned for how the male was behaving, the caller...
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) is continuing to explore the feasibility of establishing a business association in West Long Beach and is inviting business owners and stakeholders to...
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is urging community members to avoid products containing kratom and the synthetic kratom compound 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which are being concentrated...
In the spring of 2025, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) launched an art contest to commission a new mural for its Specialized Enforcement Division. High school students from across the community submitted designs showcasing the division's...
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly made the following appointments to the Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH) Board and the Planning Commission during a Special Assembly Meeting held Wednesday, December 17, 2025 via Zoom Webinar. Bartlett...
City of Colorado Springs' Public Works' officials announced the Galley Road Bridge replacement project's completion date has been moved to spring 2026. The project has been delayed for several reasons. Sensitive fiber optic lines needed relocation...
With more holiday meals around the corner, SGF Environmental Services is encouraging residents to plan carefully, store smartly and take advantage of the City's Dish to Dirt Food Scraps Recycling program, at all three drop-off recycling centers.
Beginning June 4, 2026, American Airlines will offer nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). This new route enables mid-Missouri travelers to reach more than 300 global destinations with just
Highlighting the City's progress in Supplier Diversity and celebrating the recipients of the SCALE grant
Highlighting the City's progress in Supplier Diversity and celebrating the recipients of the SCALE grant
Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to submit comments on the environmental impact of a propos
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Acting City Health Officer, Dr. Cliff Okada has ordered the temporary closure of all open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach due to sewage spills. State law requires temporary closure and posting at beaches in these...
Long Beach, CA – In observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day taking place Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, respectively, the City of Long Beach facilities and services listed below will adhere to the following schedules...
Above: Rental car services relocated into Long Beach Airport's Historic Terminal beginning Dec. 17. Offerings include Avis and Budget; Enterprise, National and Alamo; and Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty—with Dollar and Thrifty representing new brands added...
Community leaders will announce new flights out of Columbia Regional Airport (COU) during a press conference Thursday, Dec. 18. Comments will begin at 9 a.m. at COU, 11350 S. Airport Dr. Members of the public and media are invited to attend. Thi

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 2:13 p.m., Columbia Fire Department (CFD) units were dispatched to an ice rescue in the 2000 block of Osage Drive. 

CFD units arrived within six minutes to find a dog approximately 30 feet aw

Nostalgic characters from the iconic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer television special are part of Merry Main Street. Look for Rudolph, Bumble, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and others near Mesa City Hall, Mesa Arts Center and the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink