A Chinese proverb says that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today. But it's not ...

Why should we read children's nonfiction animal books? Teaching kids about animals is akin to teaching colors and numbers.

The IHSAA softball state tournament begins this week with the sectional round. Below is the schedule with results and recaps from select games in the Courier & Press coverage area. All times are CST.

The Charlotte Hornets don't always draft local prospects, but they've done so on more than a few occasions in their history. There's no real advantage to doing ...

If you're wondering why squirrels seem to vastly outnumber raccoons—or why certain car brands dominate city streets—a team of ...

Michigan State football is the latest power four program to extend an offer to quickly rising offensive tackle Charlie Thom of Avon, Conn.

A man who’s spent many hours planting seeds around Sioux Falls has grown a book that highlights the city’s natural beauty and history. Following years ...

Pittsburgh-based Alcoa has mined and refined bauxite in Western Australia since 1963. The company owns three sprawling ...

Calling all local businesses, makers, and collectors! Story Inn is hosting a Vintage Day Market alongside their annual ...

A South African lady named Leticia used to write letters to her Grade 5 teacher from an orphanage. She would request clothes and cosmetic products that the educator would deliver to them. PAY ...

The Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders took down the Forest Lake ... second in Class 4A, move to 10-1 on the season. They play next on Monday against Irondale. The Rangers are now 5-6 on the season.