SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans

South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

The back-to-school lunch formula; Tips from Jones Dairy Farm

Lisa Caras from Jones Dairy Farm shares a customizable four-part lunchbox formula that'll have you packing lunches in no time.

Waukesha Civic Theatre kicks off 70th season with diverse lineup

The Waukesha Civic Theatre will soon kick off its 70th season. Directors hope one play in particular will challenge perceptions in the suburbs.

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The Waukesha Civic Theatre will soon kick off its 70th season. Directors hope one play in particular will challenge perceptions in the suburbs.

Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk

Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag.

The Look for Less; Fall transition jackets

Fashion Expert Jordan Dechambre shares where you can find on-trend Fall transition jackets for less.

Reclaiming your garage; DIY tips from Rust-Oleum

Rust-Oleum Art Director and DIY Expert Lindee Katdare shares tips to reclaim your garage.

Over 1,000 pounds of khat seized in Chicago, 3 arrested

U.S. Custom and Border Protection seized over 1,000 pounds of a controlled substance at Chicago O'Hare Airport last week, leading to the arrest of three people.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ set to open this fall in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville.

A+ Style; Back-to-school trends from Von Maur

Ryan Calvert from Von Maur shares trending styles and must-haves for the school year.

​State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest

Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.

‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies. 

National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25

August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.