Lakes

COVID-19 cases rise in Missouri areas popular among tourists
By Jim Salter Jun. 16, 2021 02:57 PM EDT

Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day
By Shafkat Anowar Jun. 12, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Bolivia's 'People of the Water' try to survive loss of lake
By Carlos Valdez Jun. 09, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Why you should consider a ‘second city’ trip in 2021
By Sally French Of Nerdwallet Jun. 07, 2021 10:18 AM EDT
Beach at SC lake reopening for 1st time since pandemic
Jun. 06, 2021 09:30 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A beach at a lake in the South Carolina Midlands is reopening for the first time in more than a year.
Lake Murray...

Utah twins graduate, reflect on refugee parents' sacrifices
By Marjorie Cortez May. 30, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

Thousands evacuate Congo's Goma amid renewed volcano threat
By Justin Kabumba Katumwa And Al-Hadji Kudra Maliro May. 27, 2021 01:04 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
By The Associated Press May. 17, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
(Elyria) Chronicle-Telegram. May 14, 2021.
Editorial: A new stage in the pandemic
If you still needed a reason to get...
Danes start digging up minks to prevent water pollution
May. 14, 2021 05:08 AM EDT
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has begun excavating the decomposing bodies of some 4 million mink, for fear they will pollute drinking water or a bathing...
Wildfire scorches thousands of acres, force evacuations
Apr. 23, 2021 10:45 PM EDT
SAND LAKE, Mich. (AP) — Firefighters are battling a blaze that has blackened about thousands of acres in northeastern Michigan and has forced about 100 area...
Editorial Roundup: Nebraska
By The Associated Press Apr. 12, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. April 8, 2021.
Editorial: Sex education promotes respect, helps protect vulnerable children
The...
Salt Lake to keep mask mandate after Utah lifts state rule
Apr. 07, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City will continue its mask mandate after it is lifted statewide April 10, the mayor said Wednesday, though the rest of the...
Extra COVID-19 vaccine doses create lines at fire department
Apr. 02, 2021 07:42 PM EDT
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — Firefighters in Lake Oswego weren’t prepared for the crowds that greeted them when they returned from a vaccine clinic in Molalla with...
Lake lowered at Audubon park; boating, fishing not allowed
Mar. 25, 2021 04:29 AM EDT
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) — Boating and fishing won't be allowed at John James Audubon State Park in western Kentucky while the lake is lowered for an ongoing...
South Haven already canceling July 4 fireworks show
Mar. 06, 2021 11:26 AM EST
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — A Lake Michigan community in southwestern Michigan is canceling a popular fireworks show months before the July 4 holiday.
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Louisiana confirms 2 more deaths tied to winter weather
Feb. 20, 2021 02:17 PM EST
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities on Saturday confirmed two more fatalities tied to severe winter conditions, bringing the total deaths in the...
Army Corps delays some fee hikes at Nashville district lakes
Feb. 18, 2021 04:22 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it is holding off for now on fee hikes at some facilities at five lakes in its Nashville district...
Editorial Roundup: Florida
By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 01:57 PM EST
Recent editorials from Florida newspapers:
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Jan. 31
The Miami Herald on a push by lawmakers to...