Author: Jill Watson
A 100-Pound Bear in a Denver Neighborhood Tree Delights Residents Before Wildlife Officers Tranquilize It and Send It Back Into the Wild
Neighbors spotted the bear tucked into a tree before Colorado wildlife officials safely moved it away.
Texas State Fair Serves up Cheaper Tickets and a 7-Coupon Chocolate Corny Dog, With Fletcher’s Corny Dogs Winning a Big Tex Choice Award
The Dallas fair is touting lower admission and parking prices, plus new food options meant to keep the outing affordable.
Dolly Parton’s Three Iowa State Fair Shows Drew 6,100 and 8,200 Fans in Des Moines, With One Review Calling Her 1977 Set Studio-Perfect
The country icon played the Grandstand three times, including solo performances that packed thousands into the fair’s biggest stage.
New York State Fair Unveils 58th Butter Sculpture in Syracuse Celebrating America 250 With an 800-Pound Tribute to Traditions
The annual dairy centerpiece mixes state pride, national history and 800 pounds of butter.
Tennessee State Fair Ride Operator Error Injured Nine at Wilson County Fair After the Wave Swinger Hit a Fence During an Early Lowering
Officials said the ride was lowered before the swing cycle ended, sending guests into a fence and leading to nine injuries.
Colorado Bear in Denver’s Platt Park Tree Surprises Neighbors as Wildlife Officers Say Sightings Have Topped 6,000 Statewide This Year
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the young black bear was likely searching for food as reports surge across the state.
America’s Oldest Living Person Celebrates Another Birthday in Washington, With Ethel Caterham Reaching 116 and Adding to a Remarkable Record of Longevity
Ethel Caterham has become a rare birthday headline at 116, with family, care staff and longevity watchers marking the milestone.
Richmond Doctor’s Bat Nightmare Goes Viral After She Says a Bat Flew Into Her Mouth During a Walk in Virginia
A Richmond doctor’s close encounter with a bat has turned into a viral local cautionary tale.
Massive Python on New York’s Coney Island Boardwalk Shocks Beachgoers as Officers Ticket Man and Confiscate the Illegal Snake
A crowded summer boardwalk scene turned into an animal-control surprise when officers found a large Burmese python being handled near families and children.
25 Wholesome Animal Images Shared Online Are Cheering up the United States After Stressful Days With Pure Eye Bleach Charm
A Reddit collection of cute animal photos aims to lift spirits and reset a rough day.