Mechaley said his time in D.C. has included speaking about public safety topics, including the need for additional funding for first responders in rural areas.

WALHALLA, N.D. — Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area is in the midst of its upgrade to a state park, and the site is nearly complete. North Dakota’s latest state park is on track for a spring opening.

A northern Michigan lakefront state park is the champion of State Park Madness for 2026. South Higgins Lake State Park in northern Michigan's Roscommon won the contest, the Michigan Department of ...

All the celebrity red-carpet looks from the 2026 Grammy Awards A Massive New Study of 20,000 Adults Says This Is What Happens When You Start Going to Bed Early Enormous freshwater reservoir discovered ...

Custer State Park has reopened to visitors following a powerful December windstorm, but officials are urging people to stay alert, particularly around damaged trees. Parks regional supervisor Matt ...

Custer State Park’s main highways and trails are open to visitors after last month’s high-speed winds swept through western South Dakota, but officials are warning visitors to stay aware of their ...

CUSTER, S.D. — Crews from multiple state agencies are working to clear thousands of downed trees and repair damaged facilities at Custer State Park after a powerful windstorm swept through the area ...

There's still time to vote for your favorite Michigan state park as the new year begins. The Michigan Department of Natural Resource's annual State Park Madness competition is back with new candidates ...

A rocky landscape in Custer State Park. While Yellowstone might be what comes to mind when you think of bison, Custer State Park has a leg up on the famed Wyoming-Montana destination: Stretching ...

While Yellowstone might be what comes to mind when you think of bison, Custer State Park has a leg up on the famed Wyoming-Montana destination: Stretching across 71,000 acres, South Dakota’s first and ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Offenders and staff from the South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) are helping clear storm damage in Custer State Park following last week’s windstorm. Secretary of ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota state inmates from the Rapid City Minimum Center have been assisting with storm cleanup at Custer State Park after last week’s high winds. A crew of 15 ...