Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations and help with f ...

A zookeeper described the 43-year-old orangutan who has lived at the zoo his whole life as an intelligent, thoughtful observer.

Minecraft is the world's best-selling computer game and soon to be a Hollywood film. This is why children can't get enough of ...

Tigers and monkeys and tapirs, oh my! Joel Sartore's latest book, "National Geographic Photo Ark: Babies," captures the ...

A man who was initially arrested just over a week ago for possessing child porn is behind bars again and faces 15 new charges. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies ...

We spoke with Nancy Rosen on In Touch about Horses For a Change and how it benefits people of all ages and backgrounds.

Kids love animals -- and they love books about animals, too. From dog books to bear books to bunny books and pig books, our list of favorite animal "tails" is full of great picks. Some have funny, ...

Few places can beat a trip to Antarctica when it comes to adventure: there is a pool of things to do in Antarctica.

Teaching kids about animals and responsible pet care helps build a more compassionate community. Children who learn about animals’ needs develop a deeper understanding of how to treat both animals and ...

The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice favored a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would make it a third-degree felony for adults to entice a minor to commit, or in a ...

Animals can learn from each other, maintaining their cultures for long periods of time. What sets people apart may be the ...

The Lyon County Fair will be held later than usual this year for the second time in a row. A representative of the Lyon County Ag Society said this week that fair organizers were trying to work ...