State lawmakers are expected to consider this emergency measure as they reconvene for their lame-duck session.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced new measures and safety precautions as wildfires burn across New York State.A statewide burn ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In his State of the State Address in April Governor Mike DeWine urged the Legislature to ban the sale of ...

A statewide burn ban is now in effect as wildfires consume thousands of acres of land in the Hudson River Valley.

The statewide band comes as Long Island is still in moderate drought conditions, including gusty winds Tuesday that could ...

Dry conditions in the Susquehanna Valley have prompted some municipalities to enact burn bans.Residents in those areas are prohibited from burning any combustible material outdoors.The bans are ...

Undefeated Oregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while Tuesday’s poll shoved Georgia ...

Several communities have issued bans on outdoor burning amid continued dry conditions and Red Flag Warnings. Southwick Fire ...

This story was updated to add new information. The Neyland Stadium goalposts couldn't hold their ground Saturday. But at least, they didn't end up in the Tennessee River. And Tennessee football ...

Amid growing support for the legal cannabis industry in Ohio, state lawmakers are advancing legislation that could ...

When caught so far north in Illinois, an escaped slave was not returned to his owner, a trip of formidable length, but ...

Brush fires have continued to break out across Long Island. Crews from multiple agencies fought at least two in Medford on ...