Amusement parks flourished after World War II, as the economy grew and families needed child-friendly entertainment.

Omaha began as Nebraska's territorial capital, and Lincoln later replaced it in that role.

In many counties, towns initially declared county seats failed to hold onto that distinction. Saline County saw its first two ...

Shred an air guitar in Finland. Have an epic water fight in Thailand. Slice rival kites from the sky in India. These ...

If you're a traveler fascinated by abandoned places, head to New Mexico, where you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to seeing ghost towns of old.

Lubbock and West Texas lost industry trailblazers, legends of music and football as well as others who touched the lives of many across the area and beyond in 2025. Here are some of the stories the ...

Written by Robbins, “El Paso” was first released on his Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs album in September 1959. By January 1960, the song had sold 3.5 million copies and appeared on both country ...

Not every town gets to stick around forever. Some start with a bang—gold rush fever, a mining boom, a railroad deal—only to fizzle out just as fast. Others fade slowly, little by little, until one day ...

The News Herald has been investigating several "ghost towns" in Bay County, Florida. A new interactive map showcases 20 lost communities. At least six communities were displaced in 1941 to make way ...

Jefferson’s historic streets whisper tales of riverboat days when life moved at the speed of flowing water. Photo credit: Morten F Stepping into Jefferson feels like walking straight into a history ...

Photograph of a “finished” Polymer80 Glock compatible pistol frame taken from the website of Texas-based gun retailer Primary Arms, included in the New York Attorney General's landmark lawsuit against ...

ALPINE, Texas — In one of the most remote corners of Texas, Matt Hewitt is unlocking the door to a giant steel trap he's hoping will catch a black bear. "It's completely empty," Hewitt says, as he ...