The geographies of upward mobility show U.S. regions that emphasize investments in the common good over economic libertarianism do better ...

The founders of Emporia, Nebraska in Holt County had great hopes for this platted town to become the scene of commerce.

On Thursday afternoon, a fast-moving wildfire erupted near the 57 Freeway and Timber Canyon in Brea. Now named the Tonner Fire, the blaze quickly grew in size, fueled by light vegetation and steep ...

Dangerously hot conditions will hit states in the Upper Midwest on Friday, potentially disrupting outdoor 4th of July ...

The U.S. has one of the world’s most advanced systems to monitor air pollutants. Can it keep up with a changing climate?

Only three major metro areas are affordable for median earners without exceeding 30% of their income, according to a new ...

That’s Echo Bluff State Park in Eminence, Missouri – 476 acres of jaw-dropping natural beauty that somehow remains one of the ...

Tucked away in southwestern Ohio lies Waynesville, a village so charming it feels like it was designed by a team of Hollywood set decorators who specialize in “idyllic American small town” backdrops.

No matter where you live in Oklahoma, KOCO 5 has made it easy to find the celebrations, festivals and firework shows near you ...

The West is filled with land that helps to preserve vital wildlife habitats, according to conservation groups and ecologists.

The U.S. declared independence from Great Britain 249 years ago – on July 4, 1776. Independence Day gatherings were a little different in those days, and so was the weather.

Sorry, I don’t know where travel books are, but over there … More Chicago Than Chicago: Soon as I finished Peter Orner’s “The ...