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The World Cup January 21, 2026

World Cup demand sparks lodging scramble in Kansas City

Kansas City is ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when the region will host six matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Hotels, short-term rentals and city officials are planning for an influx of visitors as the tournament approaches.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters January 11, 2026

Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger

One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters December 19, 2025

US prisons battle evolving drone technology used to smuggle contraband to inmates

U.S. prisons are detecting more drones over their facilities than ever before, but federal regulations make it harder for state prisons to take out the threat.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters December 13, 2025

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers resurge a year after Helene's devastation

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers are ready for business to ramp back up after a hard holiday season in 2024 following Hurricane Helene's widespread devastation in the region.

Travel November 24, 2025

FAA scrambles to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by 2028 as shortage reaches crisis levels

Air traffic controller shortage drives new FAA-approved Enhanced AT-CTI training at Middle Georgia State University, offering direct career path.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters November 8, 2025

Tariffs push US wine industry into uncertain territory: 'Really creates a challenge'

Wholesalers in the wine industry warn that prices could be rising soon. Tariffs have impacted both importers of foreign wines and wineries at home dealing with higher operating costs.

House Of Representatives November 2, 2025

California farmers push back on Prop 50 as Democrats eye new House map

California farmers and the state Farm Bureau are speaking out against Prop 50, warning it could dilute rural influence as Democrats seek to redraw congressional lines.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters November 1, 2025

‘It’s scary’: SNAP recipients brace for fallout as benefits vanish during shutdown

The government shutdown has frozen SNAP funding for 42 million Americans. Food banks warn shelves are emptying fast as states struggle to fill the gap.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters October 23, 2025

Police agencies turn to virtual reality to improve split-second decision-making

Police departments across the U.S. and Canada are adopting virtual reality training to better prepare officers for high-pressure, real-world situations.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Multimedia Reporters October 22, 2025

Some Vermont residents fed up with leaf-peepers as small towns taken over by tourists

Tourists have become so overwhelming in some parts of Vermont during autumn that residents are "basically paying out of pocket" to close roads, according to a local sheriff.