It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re made of, contained in or wrapped in plastic. Those plastic products eventually break down into ...

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that provides a great reason to get outdoors. Getting one’s hands dirty in the garden often pays off with a colorful, awe-inspiring and aesthetically appealing finished product. Perennials are plants that live multiple years. Even though perennials may die ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten joined the Southeastern Conference in crossing the $1 billion mark in total revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a significant uptick in payouts to its member schools. The league reported roughly $1.47 billion in total revenue in its federal tax ...

This is the second part of a feature story with nurse Rhonda Lindstrom of Aurora, Wis. The first part ran Wednesday, which was National Nurse Appreciation Day recognizing the dedication and contributions that nurses provide in society. --------- AURORA, Wis. — For the past decade, ...

KINGSFORD — A Hometown Heroes commemorative event is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Lodal Park in Kingsford. The event will be a way to honor area veterans and their families and bring emphasis to the Hometown Heroes banners that will hang on utility poles at the park from Memorial ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — The School District of Niagara has announced the top five scholars in the Niagara High School Class of 2026. The five students lead a graduating class of 26. They are — — Elesia Maree Sweig, 18, will graduate with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.994, ranking ...