Homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026 across major U.S. cities, putting the nation on track for another historic low in killings since at least 1900.

Washington doctors urge parents to schedule annual checkups for children before school starts to ensure they are vaccinated, growing properly, and ready physically and mentally for the classroom.

Phoenix reports its first drop in heat-related deaths in years after establishing an office dedicated to combating extreme temperatures in the desert city.

New Mexico experienced 50 dust storm events in the first three months of 2025, ranking fourth nationally as severe storms threaten air quality, health and transportation safety.

Measles cases across 44 states have already surpassed all of 2025, driven largely by unvaccinated people in areas with vaccination rates below protective levels.

A federal judge in Virginia ruled that the FDA failed to justify 2023 restrictions on mifepristone, the medication used for early pregnancy termination, joining a Hawaii court in ordering the agency to reconsider the rules.

Colorado's new firearms safety course requirement takes effect August 1, forcing gun buyers to complete state-approved training before purchasing semiautomatic weapons.

Farmers and regulators are turning to sustainable alternatives like microbial pesticides and parasitic insects to replace hazardous chemicals while maintaining agricultural productivity.

Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.

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