Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Valuable trees poisoned by diesel fuel prompt officials to offer hefty reward for any information
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
Rare bee discovered in Wisconsin
The rare Parnassia miner bee (Andrena parnassiae) was recently discovered and confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at the Blue Lotus Center near West Bend, marking one of only four known occurrences in Wisconsin. FOX6 NOW spoke with Jay Watson, an insect ecologist with the Wisconsin DNR, about this discovery.
The rare Parnassia miner bee (Andrena parnassiae) was recently discovered and confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at the Blue Lotus Center near West Bend, marking one of only four known occurrences in Wisconsin. FOX6 NOW spoke with Jay Watson, an insect ecologist with the Wisconsin DNR, about this discovery.
Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
100 Menomonee River Parkway trees removed without authorization
Milwaukee County Parks said approximately 100 newly planted trees were removed from a restoration project site without authorization.
Milwaukee County Parks said approximately 100 newly planted trees were removed from a restoration project site without authorization.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Wisconsin endangered oak ecosystems, 'OAKtoberfest' to help
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to promote native oak trees and raise money for habitat restoration.
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to promote native oak trees and raise money for habitat restoration.
Wisconsin endangered oak ecosystems, 'OAKtoberfest' to help
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to raise money for habitat restoration.
The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to raise money for habitat restoration.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.