Lake Powell, Utah — Authorities are investigating after human remains were discovered in one of the largest reservoirs in the United States, where rapidly declining water levels are exposing more of the lakebed and raising concerns about the future of the region’s water and power supplies. The remains of an unidentified person were found near […]

Newport Beach, California — A Southern California animal control officer broke a car window to rescue five dogs trapped inside a hot vehicle, prompting police to issue an urgent warning about the dangers pets face when left unattended in parked cars. The Newport Beach Police Department released body camera footage of the rescue as temperatures […]

Branford, Connecticut — Branford Public Schools is preparing for a major transformation of its elementary school system as district officials plan to expand and renovate two schools while eventually closing another. The proposed changes are part of the district’s master facilities plan, which Superintendent Christopher Tranberg says is designed to address the district’s enrollment needs […]