Water pressures divide a Great Lake state

Fresh water is in short supply in many Milwaukee-area communities. Tap into Lake Michigan, right? Wrong. An invisible line divides those who can use the Great Lakes from those who can't touch a drop.

English ivy nanoparticles as sunblock

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 21 (UPI) -- English ivy nanoparticles may be key to more effective sunblocks, U.S. researchers suggest. United States - Tennessee - University of Tennessee - Nanoparticle - Business

News from Portland's neighborhoods

PEARL DISTRICT Neighborhood group backs Jamison loo Despite vocal opposition from mostly condominium owners, members of the Pearl District Neighborhood Association voted 14-3 last week to support a 24-hour public bathroom in Jamison Park.

Green Thumb: Some truths about critter control

Almost every gardener has or will have problems with critters.

Public Sounds Off On Dangerous Dog Issue

Lincoln's dangerous dog ordinance could become stricter. But it's not dogs who'll be punished if they bite. The dog owners could be.