When I taught journalism, I sometimes started class by writing on the board David Brinkley’s succinct definition of news: ...

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Students improved in a range of academic areas ...

The state budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries. That money pays online fees for student research materials.

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The court upheld state laws in West Virginia and Idaho barring the participation of transgender female athletes from girls’ ...

Houses of worship in the area are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony Phyrillas at tphyrillas@pottsmerc.com.

Casey Lindo might not be a name familiar to golf fans, but his story of one of many that will be highlighted on a special TV ...

Two years after a new literacy law, all Green Bay kindergarteners are reading at or above grade level. However, reading proficiency declines in older grades, with over half of fifth graders reading ...

If you're finding it hard to keep the little ones occupied or engaged, we curated a list of family friendly activities to do ...

Jiao and Jiang are part of a growing number of Chinese Christian families moving to Southeast Asia. In countries like ...