LAKE LURE - From his home's lakeside vantage point, on the morning Tropical Storm Helene reached Western North Carolina, Mayor Pro Tem Dave DiOrio watched as the dam's arches overtopped.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi voiced interest Wednesday in seeking to become UN secretary-general when the position comes open in 2027. By custom, the UN top job should theoretically move to ...

Viewing works of art can boost well-being by giving meaning to life, suggests a new study. And the benefit can be gained in a hospital setting as well as an art gallery, say scientists. Works which ...

Access from the south end of Estabrook Park, 4100 Estabrook Parkway, Shorewood. South Milwaukee Downtown Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 29-Oct. 2. Produce, organics, arts and crafts ...

TEXARKANA, Ark. – The Big Dam Waterpark in Texarkana was the site of a free community egg hunt with the Easter Bunny, Benny the Beaver, and friends on Saturday. Approximately 10,000 eggs were ...

It is believed the 62-year-old went to the dam to start a pump to give water to the livestock when tragedy struck. Police pulled her from the dam and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Professionalism and objectivity be damned, veteran MLB umpire Mike Estabrook may want to gift Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani a free call or two. Ohtani’s latest viral home run took ...

Many events are planned throughout the day at Minute Man National Historical Park and the surrounding towns of Lexington and Concord. Bicyclists are welcome, but must use caution along parade routes ...

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Palisades-Kepler State Park, known for its scenic river views and trails, is facing concerns over its aging dam on the Cedar River. The low-head dam is old, crumbling ...

The cherry blossoms in Chicago's Jackson Park are nearing their 2025 peak bloom. The Chicago Park District said there have been 20 new cherry blossom trees planted at Jackson Park since the last ...