‘Feat of mankind’: Hoover Dam turns 89 and faces an uncertain future
Saturday commemorates the 89th anniversary of the Hoover Dam’s completed construction, considered by most experts “a modern miracle” and one of the most visited sites in the world. The 726-foot-high…
Manhattan bar in running for USA Today award
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A bar in the Little Apple is in the running for the USA Today Reader’s Choice favorite beer bar award. Each year a panel of beer experts…
Who is Kristi Noem? What to know about the new Secretary of Homeland Security
Following lawmakers’ approval Saturday, officials tapped two-term South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be America’s new Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem, 53, earned the needed number of votes from senators…
Chlamydia could make koalas extinct. Can a vaccine save them in time?
On the table, unconscious and stretched out on a pillow, Joe Mangy looks deceptively peaceful. The koala’s watery, red-rimmed eyes are the only sign of the disease at war with…
Preparing for the Holidays: A Looming Winter Wave of COVID-19
Understanding the Rising COVID-19 Threat As the holiday season approaches, families across America are eagerly planning gatherings filled with joy and celebration. However, emerging data from the U.S. Centers for…
Holiday Travel Forecast: Potential Problem Areas Through the Weekend
Understanding the Holiday Travel Forecast This holiday season, millions are taking to the roads and skies to celebrate with family and friends. However, as the travel rush gets underway, we…