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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.

On Dec. 22, detectives with the Columbia Police Department’s Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, working in coordination with the North Missouri Drug Task Force, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland S

Mayor Michelle Wu announced new senior staff appointments ahead of the start of her second term. Phyliss St-Hubert will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff of Executive Operations, leading Mayor's office operations, scheduling and advance, and major events...
Funding to ease staffing constraints, reduce wait times, and improve payment accuracy Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $7.5 million investment to reduce wait times for SNAP benefits and unemployment insurance (UI), providing...
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is helping residents wrap up the holiday season by offering convenient Christmas tree disposal options throughout the city through Jan. 31.

The order requires CPD receive executive authorization and City Council approval for overtime spending which exceeds the budgeted cap.
The executive order sets clear standards for all City-administered and third-party debt recovery efforts which will protect Chicagoans from harassment, intimidation, and economic extraction.
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' booming energy industry as the nation's leader in energy production, powering America's economy and leading the nation in investment in the advanced nuclear energy industry.