Cavity nesting birds may use a birdhouse for winter shelter, but some birds hide out from the freezing cold in other ways.

There's something special about buying local for the holidays. These holiday craft fairs in the area are a great way to check ...

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On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA), making California the first U.S. state to mandate ...

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station will close out the summer tour season with a Locals Day event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Visitors will have opportunities to see ...

Over a long lifetime of making my way through both wild and domestic places where stinging insects are found, I’ve encountered many, and from time to time have even been stung. But I’ve never been ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s something magical about watching a bird build its home ...

The fish, exceeding the current state record by several pounds, was caught and released without official documentation. State regulations require weighing on a certified scale and inspection by a Fish ...

Scott Bielanin caught a 53.5-inch, 42-pound muskie in Lake Erie. With injuries suffered during the catch, the fish was kept and will be mounted. While a trophy, Bielanin expressed mixed emotions about ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at [email protected]. A ...

Sharks are on the minds of many as the weather warms and thoughts turn to visiting the coast. But in Ocean City, Maryland, last Saturday, it was a large snake emerging from the ocean that created a ...

Fresh mussels are simmered in a large cauldron just steps from the water - a seaside cook with rich flavor and pure atmosphere. Vietnam Offers to Remove Tariffs on US After Trump’s Action Scott ...