Dramatic photos: California residents wake up to raining ash and smoke-filled skies
Others around the Bay Area also documented hazy horizons, red suns and gray skies -- all the result of the raging wildfires burning around California, which as of this week had scorched a record-setting 2.3 million acres of earth.
Others around the Bay Area also documented hazy horizons, red suns and gray skies -- all the result of the raging wildfires burning around California, which as of this week had scorched a record-setting 2.3 million acres of earth.
Human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Wisconsin teen
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the state's first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2017.
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the state's first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2017.
More than 70 Minnesota wildland firefighters heading west to battle wildfires
After a request from the National Interagency Fire Center for help fighting 96 active wildfires nationwide, more than 70 Minnesotans are heading west to help.
After a request from the National Interagency Fire Center for help fighting 96 active wildfires nationwide, more than 70 Minnesotans are heading west to help.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
DNR: Bear sightings on the rise in northern Minnesota due to natural food shortage
The DNR says bear-human contacts in northeastern and north-central Minnesota are increasing due to a shortage of natural foods.
The DNR says bear-human contacts in northeastern and north-central Minnesota are increasing due to a shortage of natural foods.
Young bald eagle captured after attacking woman in northern Minnesota
Wildlife officials captured a young bald eagle after it attacked a woman just outside the Cascade Lodge and Restaurant in Lutsen, Minnesota.
Wildlife officials captured a young bald eagle after it attacked a woman just outside the Cascade Lodge and Restaurant in Lutsen, Minnesota.
A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
Seals and Guadalupe fur seals are getting entangled in fishing gear and plastic
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Turf-eating beetle discovered in Minnesota for the first time, DNR asks for vigilance
An insect that can cause major damage to turf grass has been discovered in the state of Minnesota for the first time, the DNR warned Monday.
An insect that can cause major damage to turf grass has been discovered in the state of Minnesota for the first time, the DNR warned Monday.
Jogger spots black bear on University of St. Thomas campus Sunday
The University of St. Thomas says a jogger reported seeing a bear on campus Sunday morning.
The University of St. Thomas says a jogger reported seeing a bear on campus Sunday morning.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
Man saves drowning coyote pup, takes it on 10-day rafting trip
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
From trash to treasure: Bethel volunteers turn former dump into miles of nature trails
Many people are taking advantage of this time at home with projects around the house. In fact, a group in Bethel, Minnesota teamed up to create something for the entire community.
Many people are taking advantage of this time at home with projects around the house. In fact, a group in Bethel, Minnesota teamed up to create something for the entire community.
Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Officers rescue owl trapped in soccer net at Shorewood, Minnesota home
Two police officers rescued an owl Friday that had gotten itself trapped in a soccer net in Shorewood, Minnesota.
Two police officers rescued an owl Friday that had gotten itself trapped in a soccer net in Shorewood, Minnesota.
Little boy overwhelmed with emotion at first fish catch: 'First day of my whole life!'
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.