This week, similarly desperate Springfield Republicans threw their own “Hail Mary.” They filed a lawsuit asking the Democratic-controlled Illinois Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the state ...

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...

Spring will officially arrive on March 20, so it's a great time to start planning ahead. Luckily, it's that time of year ...

The three-year $250,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services office is slated to fund a portion of two new sworn officer positions at the Winter ...

The Gulf of Mexico is now officially the Gulf of America in the U.S. It is far from the first time a landform or town has changed names.

Utah leaders, locals and longtime attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are making their final push to keep the ...

As the impact of climate change takes its toll and areas see record-breaking temperatures and droughts, violent blazes have flared up all over the world. We take a look at some of the most violent and ...

Trough Creek State Park: the hidden gem of Pennsylvania that’s about to become your new favorite outdoor destination. Whether you’re a hardcore hiker, a casual nature lover, or just someone who ...

The Potter County commissioners took steps to enhance economic opportunities during the Jan. 23 meeting. Will Hunt, director of GIS, Planning and Community Development, spoke about plans to pilot an ...

Hundreds of people flocked to City Beach over the weekend to enjoy the rare phenomenon of glassy ice-skating conditions on Whitefish Lake. The depths of the lake could easily be seen through the ...

The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated Wednesday as an Impact Day, meaning the weather could disrupt your normal daily ...