ROCHESTER, N.Y. - High-speed Internet networks operated by municipalities and nonprofits are fighting a pitched battle against the Comcasts and Verizons of the world, and the political and financial hurdles which small-scale Internet providers face are significant. Nearly 400 communities nationwide ...Read More

DULUTH, Minn. - They are some of Minnesota's most vulnerable citizens, but efforts to give the youngest of the state's homeless children a promising future are beginning to find success. Carolyn Link, executive director of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, says one focus of th ...Read More

BISMARK, N.D. - With the state's aging population, long-term care is growing in importance, and a new report shows North Dakota has room for improvement. North Dakota is ranked 33rd in the nation for services and support that help older adults and people with disabilities live independently. Josh A ...Read More

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - According to a new scorecard released by AARP, Wyoming is one of the best states in the nation when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents. The state was graded for affordability and access, quality of care, and choice of setting, among several other catego ...Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio - According to a new report released by Environment Ohio, the Buckeye State's rivers, streams and lakes are teeming with toxic chemicals. The "Wasting Our Waterways" report found over seven million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the state's waterways in 2012, making Ohio ...Read More

MILLS GAP, N.C. - Health hazards from a Superfund site located just south of Asheville could be more serious than initially believed, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not only found high levels of toxins, but also recently discovered contaminated air. An electronics factory operated ...Read More

CARSON CITY, Nev. - It appears Nevada may be stepping up promotional efforts in India, with hopes it will pay big dividends in tourism spending, as it did when the state began to advertise in China. Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki, who chairs the state's tourism commission, says the commission i ...Read More

PHOENIX - Keeping cool during Arizona's extreme summer heat can be costly, but a few things can be done to save some money this summer. According to Kathleen Mascarenas with the Salt River Project, energy bills for bigger homes during the hottest months of the year can easily reach several hundred ...Read More