The U.S. Geological Survey calls amphibian declines “a global phenomenon” and one that's been underway in the U.S. since at ...

United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for “civic bravery,” which includes grants of up ...

Tribal lender Minto Money has boosted the economy of its Alaska town. But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone ...

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to phase out paper checks in favor of electronic payments starting Sept 30.

A new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found nearly half of America's states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency.

Rikers Island is a humanitarian crisis, especially for those with severe mental illness. Instead of offering care, the jail ...

Nebraska lawmakers upheld a lifetime ban on SNAP benefits for felons with drug convictions. LB 319 was six votes short of becoming law.

A community effort is assisting the homeless person at the center of controversial Dunkirk Common Council comments. Several people emailed the OBSERVER to notify the newspaper that Melissa Barnes was ...

For the last few months, eighth-graders in Northern Michigan Christian School have been tasked with putting their faith in ...

The Baltimore City State's Attorney, Ivan Bates, and other elected officials held a community conversation about juvenile crime.

News 12’s last update was in February when we learned a planned community called Arbor Ridge would be built on Dyches Road — but the project has hit a snag.