SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend

The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.

Wisconsin state park, forest annual admission stickers on sale

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommends purchasing stickers by Friday, Dec. 8 to receive them before the holidays.

Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast

The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.

Wisconsin flamingos inspire Oconomowoc author to write children's book

An Oconomowoc woman was inspired to write a children's book, after at least five pink flamingos flocked to Port Washington back in September.

Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid

The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.

Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska

Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska. 

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.

Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada

What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.

Pennsylvania hunter dies in tree stand fire despite wife's rescue attempt

In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.

Wisconsin gun deer season 2023; preliminary harvest, license totals

The Wisconsin DNR announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the 2023 gun deer season, which ended Sunday, Nov. 26.

Beaver Moon: How and when to see November's full Moon

Known as the Beaver Moon, November’s full moon will reach peak illumination early next week.