In 1857, the Wahtoke tribe was living along the Kings river. Wahtoke, that word seems to be similar to a Yokut word “watak” which means “pine nut”. Well, the ...

Located near Wrightwood, Jackson Lake in the winter is known for its beauty and the potential of someone falling through the ...

Two leaking oil wells from the 1940s have been plugged to prevent further oil spills into an Ottawa County lake.

The PG&E plan calls for the expedited removal of Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam as part of Potter Valley power plant license ...

The Southeast Sportsmen’s Club in Hegewisch moved its ice fishing tournament to January, attracting some 140 people to Wolf Lake.

A man in his forties was shot while walking along Columbus Avenue on Thursday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville ...

Legislation to exempt inland lakes from the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Act has been reintroduced in the state Senate. Sen.

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across ...

EXCLUSIVE: Representative Al Green tells The Independent it was ‘unbelievable’ to watch Trump say the U.S. should ‘take over’ ...

A NEONATAL doctor whose research was used to convict Lucy Letby is expected to intervene in the case after claiming his work was misrepresented in court. Former nurse Letby, 35, is serving 15 ...

On the flipside, you'll find the area's tightly packed side streets and alleyways filled with smaller eateries and colorful cafes. And if you're looking to have an unforgettable night out on the ...

Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Compiled by Jeremy Engle Is there a goal you’d like to pursue by doing ...