Preliminary rendering of proposed Midwest Museum of Firefighting released

WEST BEND — The Midwest Museum of Firefighting (MMF) in West Bend has released a rendering of a proposed museum after recently entering into an agreement with the Venerable Fire Collection, a nonprofit educational foundation based in Slinger, to...

Invasive, destructive spotted lanternfly has arrived in SC. Here’s what it means for you

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been confirmed for the first time in South Carolina, the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry announced July 10. Originating in Asia, the destructive insect was found in the cities of Greenville and...

Maine’s Acadia Named One of the Best U.S. Birding Locations

Acadia National Park stands among America’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Located along Maine’s rocky coast, Acadia is a beautiful and peaceful place. It’s full of natural wonders and offers a perfect example of nature’s beauty, all packed...

Kady Gideon competes in Midwest Elite Invitational

Kady Gideon, a junior at PCHS, recently competed in The Midwest Elite, which is a golf invitational for girls from all over the midwest. According to her father, Jarrod Gideon, "Everyone plays an initial 18 hole round. The initial groups are three...

How to prepare and protect homes for extreme heat

Welcome to the heat dome, folks. More than 80 million people in the eastern half of the U.S. were under at least a Level 3 of 4 “major” heat risk on Friday, according to CNN. The East Coast is poised to break records again, in what’s being dubbed...

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organizing into...

NYC air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke invades US — and more bad air is on the way

New Yorkers were hit with a second day of hazy weather and bad air on Sunday — and more is on the way for this coming week, forecasters warned. The culprit is Canadian wildfires — with more than 550 active blazes in the province of Manitoba alone,...

Art to wildlife, discover Vancouver Island’s Indigenous cultures

Indigenous tourism on Vancouver Island is crucial in preserving and promoting the diverse cultures and traditions of the region’s 50 First Nations communities. Here are some trip ideas to connect with the story and shared history of our beautiful...

Already in the red, rural hospitals across the Midwest brace for Medicaid changes

Changes and cuts to Medicaid in the so-called “big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law earlier this month have rural hospitals and health care advocates concerned. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the...

This May Be the Most Underrated Wine Region on the West Coast—and It’s Not in California

Top 5 Can’t Miss Take part in the valley’s most popular pastime, wine tasting, in strikingly beautiful tasting rooms. Have a bed-and-breakfast stay in the middle of a vineyard next to a working winery at Sosta House. Feast on seasonal fare at...

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Trump admin. cancels $4.9B loan guarantee for line to deliver green power from Midwest to eastern US

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Trump administration on Wednesday canceled a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for a new high-voltage transmission line for delivering solar and wind-generated electricity from the Midwest to the eastern U.S. The U.S....

CWLL 10’s advance in state tourney

By ALEX SPONSELLER, Herald Sports Editor The Cranston Western Little League 10-U All-Stars remained undefeated this summer when they rolled past Warwick North 9-1 in the opening round of the state championship tournament over the weekend in...

San Diego Comic-Con: Looking Back at the Legendary Origins of Geekdom’s Biggest Event

With San Diego Comic-Con launching this week, it’s the perfect time to revisit how this pop culture juggernaut began and how it grew into the most influential convention in the world. For me, SDCC is more than just a convention—it’s a yearly...

America's Best Place To Retire On The West Coast Is This Underrated Town

An artsy, tree-lined town in Oregon, it quietly looms in the shadows of the Siskiyou and Cascade ranges, with a huge cultural energy, thanks to the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), its year-round community events, lively...

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South Jersey entrepreneur acquires Friendly’s parent company

The basics: Legacy Brands International acquires Friendly’s, other Brix Holdings brands South Jersey native Amol Kohli becomes chairman of Brix Friendly’s expansion planned in Southeast U.S. markets Kohli owns 5 of the 13 Friendly’s locations in...

Pittsburg All-Stars to represent Kansas in the Little League Midwest Regional Tournament

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- As the summer baseball season continues across the country, one Pittsburg team is a step closer to playing in the Little League World Series. The Pittsburg 12 and Under All-Stars team is heading to Indianapolis for the...

Midwest Farm Economies Suffered While Some Sun Belt States Rolled In Early 2025

Global clashes and trade wars hammered Midwestern states’ agricultural economies early this year, while a continuing boom in Southeastern states’ housing and tech jobs kept their economies humming along. Some Southeastern states were seeing a...

Authorities seize 150+ pounds of fentanyl in S.C., largest bust in state history

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - What started with a tip and a traffic stop in the Midlands resulted in what’s believed to be the largest fentanyl bust in South Carolina history, according to federal authorities. Law enforcement reports they seized...