-
Midwest Olive Garden Manager Fired After Intense Crackdown on Call-Offs
A manager at an Olive Garden in Kansas has been fired after sending out a letter to employees that instituted an aggressive crackdown on employees calling in sick.
-
Drought Snarls Mississippi River Transit in Blow to Farmers
Although scientists say climate change is raising temperatures and making droughts more common and intense, a weather expert says this latest drought affecting the central United States is more likely a short-term weather phenomenon.
-
National Geographic Says Milwaukee Is One of the ‘World's Best Destination' Spots for 2023. Here's Why
Travels far and near are highlighted in National Geographic’s annual roster of must-see destinations — and one of the top places to explore in 2023 happens to be in the Midwest.
-
Midwestern City Named as a ‘Must-See Destination' For 2023 By National Geographic
A Midwestern city made the cut for National Geographic’s “25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023,” and it may not be the one you expected.
-
Midwestern City Named as a ‘Must-See Destination' For 2023 By National Geographic
A Midwestern city made the cut for National Geographic’s “25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023,” and it may not be the one you expected.
-
St. Louis School Gunman Had AR-15-Style Weapon, 600 Rounds of Ammo
The 19-year-old gunman who killed a teacher and a 15-year-old girl at a St. Louis high school was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600 rounds of ammunition, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said Tuesday.
-
A Midwestern Suburb is Home to One of the World's Most Haunted Roads
Formally known as Lawler Ford Road or the Al Foster Trail, the 2.3 mile trail in Wildwood, Mo. is closed to public access during nights and is the site of one of the largest Native American burial mounds in the country.
-
3 Midwest Towns Named Among Top Places to Live in America, New Ranking Shows
Three towns in the Midwest, including one just outside Chicago, were named among the top 25 places to live in the U.S., according to a newly released ranking.
-
Idaho Leads the Country in Population Growth
Idaho has led the country in population growth for the fifth year in a row.
-
3 Midwestern Cities Named Top Places Places to Live in U.S.: Report
Three midwestern cities were named the best places to live in America, with several others making the top 100, according to a new report.
-
3 Most Expensive Out-of-State Colleges Located in Illinois, Midwest: Study
Among the 15 most expensive colleges for out-of-state students, three Midwestern schools have some of the highest tuition rates, according to a newly released study.
-
Smoke Triggers Pollution Alerts in US West, Midwest
Air quality alerts were posted on Sunday for numerous areas of the U.S. West and Midwest as wildfire smoke continues to linger over much of the country
-
Chicago Pizza Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A pizza place in Chicago was ranked among the best nationwide, according to a new report, with others in the Midwest earning spots in the top 10.
-
Tokyo Olympics: Meet Team USA Athletes From the Midwest
The Tokyo Olympics begins in July, and athletes from Illinois, Indiana and other Midwestern states have already been slated to compete for Team USA in the Games.
-
What Is Rime Ice? See the Cool Formations Popping Up in the Midwest
Wintertime ice can certainly be a pain for drivers and joggers, but it can also be quite stunning at times. In recent days, fascinating ice formations have been popping up in the Midwest, and they’ve been captivating local onlookers and the Twitter community alike. The breathtaking phenomenon is called rime ice and it looks a lot different than the...
-
Trump and Biden Make Their Case in Midwest States
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spent the final Friday before Election Day speaking to voters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa.
-
Trump Leans Into Fear Tactics in Bid to Win Midwest States
President Donald Trump is leaning into fear tactics as he accuses the left of trying to “erase American history, purge American values and destroy the American way of life.”
-
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin Each Broke Coronavirus Case Records Friday
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin each broke their own records Friday for the most new coronavirus cases reported statewide in a single day since the pandemic began.
-
Gov. Pritzker on Holiday Guidance: ‘The Virus Isn't Taking a Holiday'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers a coronavirus update for Illinois on Oct. 14.
-
GOP Governors in Spiking States Strain for Silver Linings
Hospitalizations from the coronavirus have hit their highest points recently throughout the Midwest