Ted Schaffer News Today

New missions backed by Google, NASA and other groups will monitor the planet's worsening wildfire activity from outer space.

Fedorchak is in her third term on the North Dakota Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities, railroads and pipelines in the state.

Fedorchak is in her third term on the North Dakota Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities, railroads and pipelines in the state.

Global warming is ratcheting up the risk of extreme wildfire growth in California and will continue to do so for decades, even if emissions are reduced.

With a critically elevated fire threat across Northern California, which is already dealing with ongoing wildfires, officials warn of planned outages.

More than two weeks after the fires in Lahaina displaced thousands of residents and their pets, owners continue to search and hope for a reunion.

Walking around the community this week, I mentioned that I’d be covering the V.P.’s visit, and was peppered with questions about how it’s done, what will happen, etc. I realized many people, Republican and Democrat, are interested in the ‘behind the scenes’ of a political visit.

Bessie Hendricks grandson says her legacy lives on through the generations of family to whom she imparted her values and outlook.

Bessie Hendricks grandson says her legacy lives on through the generations of family to whom she imparted her values and outlook.

Bessie Hendricks grandson says her legacy lives on through the generations of family to whom she imparted her values and outlook.