In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, “The Naked Gun” movies starring Leslie Nielsen were wildly popular and the height of absurdist comedy. The franchise gets revived this week with ...

Scientists are sounding the alarm on hot summer nights, saying they are quietly becoming a worrisome consequence of climate ...

But I didn’t know anything about central Nebraska and am glad to say I do now. I’m leaving The Independent to take a job in Wisconsin, my home state. I truly enjoyed my time here and am better for it.

WATERLOO -- Lost Island Waterpark will celebrate its 25th anniversary Friday by throwing an after party. The anniversary event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. with extended wave pool time, fireworks and music ...

Explore the Valley of Dreams in New Mexico, where surreal rock formations create a landscape that feels like a Turkish escape ...

The worst water Colt Smith has seen in 14 years with Utah’s Division of Drinking Water was at a mobile home park, where ...

On a cliffside near Long Beach, you'll find the remains of a once bustling community that has long since been abandoned, ...

The Lotus and Water Lily Festival is back and ready for nature lovers to enjoy the sight of blooming lotuses and water lilies at the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in Northeast D.C.

U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a man lost in the Arizona desert for six days near Tucson after his companion died. Extreme heat posed deadly conditions.

Enjoy a tropical get-away right here in Iowa at The Lost Island Park in Waterloo! Surround yourself with palm trees and island music while enjoying your choice of high-octane thrills or kid-friendly ...

A creative mom saved over $9,000 by building a backyard waterpark for her kids for just $580. Beth Lee, 32, from Sacramento, designed the 16x20ft water feature after finding public parks too ...