Video: Deer slams into moving van in Mequon

A deer slammed into the side of a cargo van in Mequon, leaving a sizable dent but seemingly dodging serious injury, on Christmas Eve.

Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'

A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.

Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool

A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.

Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space

Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.

Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday

Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.

Body camera video shows capture of raccoon at Grand Geneva Resort
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Guests dining at one of Grand Geneva Resort’s restaurants got an unexpected and unwelcome surprise Sunday night when a raccoon fell into the dining room and bit a customer. This is bodycam video of the creature's capture.

3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week

The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.

Milwaukee County Zoo Rhino Care Center opens to public on Dec. 9

The Milwaukee County Zoo will open to the public the Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center. A news release says the new building includes Robert Dohmen Hippo Indoor Haven.

Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky

Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky.  Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.

December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events

With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.

TSA sets all time record for daily screenings

The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.

Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds

The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.

National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies

Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.