Op-ed: Save California’s Crab Culture From Drowning in Regulations

It’s 5 a.m. when my alarm goes off. I roll out of bed and put on a long-sleeve shirt, a hoodie, a puffer jacket, and the thickest pants I own—it’s gonna be cold out there. My dad’s waiting for me in the kitchen with a tumbler of coffee, a piece of...

This day in history: Committee picked West Plains water as Spokane region’s top priority over Riverfront Park

From 1975: A committee met to choose the region’s No. 1 priority for federal funding, and Riverfront Park lost to a more urgent need. The Spokane County Over-all Economic Development Planning committee chose a new water system for the “arid area...

Camping In The Midwest: Ohio

Photo Courtesy of Sandy SpringsSandy Springs Campground In 2018, Julie and Darcy Wangler moved from North Dakota to Southern Ohio after buying a fixer-upper campground that was on the brink of closure. Julie had owned a reflexology business and...

U.S. air quality negatively affected by hundreds of active Canadian wildfires

Air quality levels in parts of the northern United States are being negatively impacted by wildfires that have forced more than 25,000 people to evacuate across Canada as of Tuesday. There were currently 209 active fires — 106 of which are out of...

Why Marquette Was Named Friendliest Small Town in the Northern US

It's a well-known fact that Yoopers are a different breed of Michigander. Living in areas that are largely detached from city life and facing some pretty extreme winter weather has made the brave few who live in the Upper Peninsula (UP) full-time...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads into U.S. Midwest

Smoke from wildfires burning in three Canadian provinces is spreading into the U.S. Upper Midwest, stirring memories of the severe pollution that drifted south from Canada two years ago during that country's worst fire season on record. Syakir...

U-M's CFP chances? 1-in-4 to make it, 1% to win it all

ESPN's Football Power Index ranks Michigan as the 17th best team entering the 2025 season, projecting 8.4 wins. Michigan has a 25.3% chance of making the College Football Playoff and a 1% chance of winning the championship, according to ESPN. Key...

Dual Atmospheric Assault: Wildfire Smoke Chokes Northern US While Saharan Dust Veils the Gulf

A stark atmospheric dichotomy is gripping the United States this week, with millions in the northern states enduring hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke, while residents along the Gulf Coast and Southeast experience hazy skies due...

Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in Midwest

Once again smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality across the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” on Tuesday. The expectation is that will continue on Wednesday....

Golden hour goals: New study reveals the best U.S. beaches for picture-perfect sunsets

Looking to capture the perfect golden hour glow photos or experience a “Hozier’s yell” moment? A new study reveals the best U.S. beaches for picture-perfect sunsets. Conducted by Gourmet Marketing, a specialized hotel marketing agency, the study...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires chokes US Midwest, air turns ‘very unhealthy’

Smoke from wildfires in Canada caused another day of poor air quality across parts of the US Midwest on Tuesday, especially in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, where conditions were rated “very unhealthy.” Over 27,000 people in Canada have been...

Enthusiastic crowd welcomes home veterans after Midwest Honor Flight

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Tuesday, June 3, more than 80 military veterans from Siouxland flew to Washington, D.C. on the latest honor flight to see the monuments and memorials to their service and sacrifice. Mission 26 of the Midwest Honor Flight...

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All The Links You Need For The 2025 U.S. National Championships

2025 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana University Natatorium LCM (50 meters) The 2025 U.S. National Championships, which serve as the sole qualifying meet for Team USA’s World...

Rob Shaw: Carney sidesteps B.C. as Alberta, feds push for new West Coast pipeline

B.C.’s foot-dragging, fence-sitting position on new oil pipelines collided face-first with reality this week at a first ministers meeting in Saskatoon, where other premiers and the prime minister appeared to pretty much sidestep our province....

Veterans receive a warm welcome home after Midwest Honor Flight Mission 26

Watch the Cardinals take on Ohtani & the Dodgers on First Alert 4 & Matrix Midwest

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Friday night’s Cardinals-Dodgers game will air on First Alert 4 and Matrix Midwest. Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off the weekend series at Busch Stadium at 7:15 p.m. The pregame show will...

Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in American Midwest

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” on Tuesday. The fires have...

2027 Midwest Top 100: The Hitters Hotlist

2027 Midwest Hitters Hotlist Top 100 Extra Inning Softball is excited to spotlight the top hitters from the Class of 2027 across the Midwest region. Today, we reveal our Top 100 Midwest Hitters Hotlist, highlighting standout performances from...

U.S. lumber market update

Going nowhere in 2025-Q2, but higher prices coming in Q3 from duties (and maybe tariffs) U.S. market conditions have been lackluster since the Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber were postponed for the second time in early April. Since early March,...