Florida GOP fight over gun rights reveals deep Second Amendment divide
When Republican candidate for governor Rep. Byron Donalds called out Democratic candidate David Jolly for a “radical anti-gun past,” in the dustup that followed a leadi...
Ohio landowners can get paid to restore native grasslands
COLUMBUS — Millions in new funding is available for Ohio landowners who want to create grassland habitats that support native wildlife.The Ohio Department of Natural Re...
Traffic patterns changing around Illinois State Fairgrounds. What you need to know
As sure as corn dogs, lemon shakeups and mini donuts, traffic pattern changes on the roads surrounding the Illinois State Fairgrounds are part of the fair, which starts...
Ohio’s energy companies want rate hikes as testimony accuses PUCO of hiding information
Smart energy meter. (Stock photo via Getty Images)As areas across Ohio struggle with power outages and blackouts during the high heat, energy companies are seeking to i...
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds massive cash advantage in Ohio’s 2026 race for governor
Ohio Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton, left. (Campaign photo). Ohio Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, right. (Getty Images.)Ohio’s candidates for go...
Meet Minnesota’s electric coffee roasting pioneers
Some people had sourdough to help get them through the pandemic.Zach Whitney had coffee beans.The former barista began experimenting during the COVID-19 lockdown with a...
Forbes ranks Georgia second in nation for strictest traffic laws. What speeders should know
Georgia has landed among the toughest states in the country for traffic enforcement, ranking No. 2 nationwide in a new study published by Forbes.According to the report...
‘Mess With Texas’: Plane banner brings Texas redistricting fight to Annapolis
A banner reading "Mess with Texas" is flown around the State House, reportedly one of six state capitals subjected to the message Monday. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Gett...
Texas Aquarium Defends Octopus After It Left 6-Year-Old Boy Covered in Bruises— and Claims Mom 'Leaned' Him Over Barrier
NEED TO KNOWThe San Antonio Aquarium has responded after a 6-year-old boy was left covered in bruises from an encounter with a giant Pacific octopusThe San Antonio Aqua...
Texas redistricting: Rep. Casar holds protest outside Governor's Mansion
The BriefTexas Dems flee to other states to block vote on new redistricting mapNew proposed map would create five more potential GOP seats in CongressPolitical science...