Lifestyle
11 hours ago
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
11 hours ago
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
1 day ago
Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care
Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.
1 day ago
Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season
The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
1 day ago
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
1 day ago
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.
2 days ago
American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66
The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.
2 days ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.
5 days ago
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
5 days ago
Justice Miller’s big bequest
$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.
7 days ago
A professor becomes an author
Author of “How to Think Like an Ecologist: A Non-Scientist’s Guide to Saving Our Planet” was on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.
1 week ago
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.
1 week ago
Meet Link — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Active, energetic, and friendly...everything you want in a young Lab.
2 weeks ago
Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
Family is at the center of Apgar’s journey to the WPBL's inaugural season this summer in Springfield.
2 weeks ago
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Christkindlmarket to be added to downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
DSI chief: It's time for something new.
2 weeks ago
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado
Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.
2 weeks ago
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete
Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.
