Why are prescribed burns done at Willamette Valley wildlife refuges?

This is part of an ongoing series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why are prescribed burns conducted at wildlife refuges in the Willamette Valley? We have the answer. But first, a spark of history....

This Week's Largest Wildlife Events Across The U.S.

Arachnophobe's nightmare getty The second week of October brings some of the fall's most spectacular wildlife moments, from hawks streaming south across Minnesota to tarantulas roaming the desert in Texas. Fall is a restless season, but one week...

Marisa D. Keller: Weatherization for a more affordable and sustainable Vermont

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a...

Iowa wildlife rehabber reunited with the first otter she rescued

When a baby otter first arrived at the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project, Heather Bedard understood her bathtub would have to take on a new use. Six years later, Becky the otter went from learning how to swim and hunt in Bedard's bathtub...

Forums, environmental studies slated for Mississippi River Bridge plan

Public meetings are scheduled for Dec. 9 and 10 to discuss the proposed Mississippi River Bridge. The project has entered the environmental study phase, a key step required by federal law. Three potential sites are being studied, with a final...

First weekend wraps up at Mississippi State Fair

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It was a busy first weekend for the Mississippi State Fair as thousands indulged in good food like the roasted corn, chicken on a stick, and of course, the free biscuits. “The rides are pretty fun. We’ve had a good time....

Soccer Preview: #7 Arkansas vs. #12 Mississippi State

No. 7 Arkansas (6-2-3, 4-0-1 SEC) will host No. 12 Mississippi State (9-1-1, 4-0-1 SEC) in a pivotal matchup on Sunday night at Razorback Field. Both teams are tied at the top of the SEC standings, making this clash crucial for conference...

Debut novels with Louisiana roots probe space oddities, climate chaos and survival

“The High Heaven” by Joshua Wheeler, Graywolf Press, 352 pages, and “Happy Bad” by Delaney Nolan, Astra House, 304 pages. I’ve never been a fan of outer space. All those moons and stars — a bit much, don’t you think? I find astronauts...

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra musicians working without contract since September

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Negotiations centered around livable wages for Musicians of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra have dragged on since March. Now, musicians are speaking out as they have been working without a contract since September 1....

Mississippi Rice Crop Struggled Through Tough Crop Year

Rice delphacid, a damaging pest in Texas rice production, moved into the state this year, with a population confirmed in Stoneville and reported in some south Delta counties. Image courtesy of Mississippi State University Extension Service/Morgan...

River project restoring Pool 10 islands

By Steve Van Kooten John Henderson stepped foot on Island 25, one of the dozens in the middle of the Mississippi River north of Guttenberg, Iowa, and examined the freshly laid sand stretching a half mile upstream. The sand sits a few inches above...

What does the US National Guard do? Why are its troops in US cities?

What is the National Guard? Tracing its history to the Massachusetts militia in 1636, the National Guard is a component of the US military that has state and federal missions and traditionally operates under the jurisdiction of governors under...

Texas A&M Aims for 5-0 Start Against Mississippi State on Saturday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies are set to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Kyle Field, aiming to extend their perfect record to 5-0 for the first time since 2016. Texas A&M (4-0, 1-0 SEC) enters...

Black Hawk bridge to close Oct. 20; free car ferry coming in November

LANSING, Iowa — The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation will close the Black Hawk Bridge between Lansing and Crawford County starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, as construction on a new Mississippi River bridge moves forward. To keep...

2 spectacular Michigan Fall Color Tours: Drive into wild elk country, cruise past Deadman’s Hill

GAYLORD, MI - Some hefty wildlife, or some beautifully wild views: You have a couple fun choices when you’re picking a fall color drive route near this Up North adventure spot. Autumn colors are heading toward their breathtaking peak in this...

Tourists Capture Video of Elk Fighting in a Popular National Park

One of the benefits of visiting a national park is the chance to see wildlife. That includes everything from wolves to elk. Sometimes the animals can be elusive, but other times, they’re front and center, much like in this video of elk fighting in...

Manmade island rising in Mississippi River near Hastings

Work is underway to build a new island in the Mississippi River near Hastings, a $10 million project aimed at preserving the lock-and-dam system that allows some 10 million tons of goods to be shipped along the river every year. The human-made,...

U of M considers selling historic Eastcliff mansion to its foundation

Located about a block east of the Marshall Avenue bridge, the 1921 Eastcliff mansion has overlooked the Mississippi River in St. Paul for the past century, having spent most of the past 70 years housing presidents of the University of Minnesota....

Capital Philharmonic hosting premier of climate-themed symphonic jazz work [L.A. PARKER COLUMN]

Larry Hilton may have passed but already the Lawrence M. Foundation formed to honor his life works impacts Trenton and the world he left behind. Check out this powerful promotion for a performance by The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey (CPNJ)...

What does the National Guard do? Why are its troops in US cities?

Politics The Guard has been federally mobilized around the country at least 10 times since World War II, with presidents using it to respond to civil unrest. FILE — Members of the National Guard on patrol around the National Mall in Washington,...