Government News

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak today near Red Robin on East 17th Street after an excavator operated by a private company struck a 4-inch gas line.
Officer Daniel Strassenberg, PIO The Spokane Police Department continues with its endeavor to curb the theft issue that affects merchants/stores in the Spokane area. Last week, detectives with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the SPD Air...
Above: Youth SEED program participants engage with City staff, partners, mentors and educators at workshop sessions. The program, which delivered 255 youth STEM workshops to more than 500 students, concluded on Sept. 30, 2025, as a result of federal...
The City of Colorado Springs has completed improvements to the Sinton Trail earlier between Holland Park Boulevard and North Chestnut Street, delivering a smoother, safer, and more accessible experience for residents and visitors. The upgraded segment...
The following City of Colorado Springs administrative and elected administrative offices will be fully closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day: Administrative...
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has launched the newly expanded Health and Human Services Fund (HHS Fund), a community-focused initiative that provides direct support to community members and...
Springfield City Council received an unmodified opinion, the highest level given, on the City's financial statement audit from the City's independent auditing firm, RSM.
City Council and the CACCD will hold a public hearing on its proposed use of funds for its Fiscal Year 2026 and its HUD FY 2026 Annual Action Plan at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center, 2620 W. Battlefield.
DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 13, the Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera appointed Shelby L. Fyles to the 23rd Judicial District Court. The vacancy is occasioned by the...

Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointments of Jason Walker and Daniel Clark to serve as District Judges for the Seventh Judicial District, Rick Carnaroli to serve on the Idaho Judicial Council, and Suzanne Hawkins as Twin Falls C

Phoenix, AZ – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informed the State of Arizona that its request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the September 25–27, 2025, flooding in Gila and Mohave Counties has been denied, leaving impacted...
Over the past 24 hours, investigators have located and impounded a vehicle of interest believed to be involved in this fatal collision. Detectives are actively working this case and continue to seek information from anyone who may have been in the area...
Officer Daniel Strassenberg, PIO In July of 2025, the Spokane Police Department's Special Victims Unit (SVU) initiated an investigation into allegations of rape by a male romantically involved with a female who resides in the City of Spokane. Through...
Officer Daniel Strassenberg, PIO With a recent uptick in property crimes in the Logan neighborhood, the Spokane Police Department implemented an outreach team of Cadet volunteers to engage with the community and educate citizens on what to look for and...
Long Beach, CA – Due to an updated National Weather Service forecast, which now calls for a more prolonged and significant weather event for the Los Angeles/Long Beach region, the City of Long Beach has extended its inclement weather action plans. The...

Department Announces Revised EVSE Charger Registration Updates  ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 23, 2025)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the registration deadline for EVSE chargers in the State of Maryland has been extended to July 1, 2026.
Idaho Falls Power has been recognized with a 2025 System Improvement Award from Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) for its newly constructed Peaking Plant.