JD Vance's grandparents are central to his story. More on his 'mawmaw'
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance credits his maternal grandmother, better known as "mawmaw" for raising him with Midwestern values.
Factory employees clung desperately to a truck before Helene floodwaters swept them away
A group of factory workers tried in vain to escape the raging Nolichucky River in Erwin, Tennessee, even as a dramatic rescue unfolded nearby.
Was Pigeon Forge affected by Hurricane Helene? What about Gatlinburg? Here's what's open
It's Dollywood's Harvest Festival and a great time to go to Anakeesta. Take a look at what's open and what travel looks like in the Smokies.
10 facts about Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick
In 2006, Walz made headlines by defeating a Republican incumbent in a rural Minnesota district to win a seat in Congress. After serving six terms in the U.S. House, he ran for governor in 2018 and won ...
7 facts about JD Vance, Donald Trump's running mate
Seven things to know About Vance, the 40-year-old running mate of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
All-season vs. winter tires: What’s the difference?
That’s what makes tires so important—and why, if you live somewhere with predictable below-freezing temperatures and annual snowfall, winter tires (also commonly called snow tires) are a good ...
They came to Asheville for healing. Now, all they see is destruction.
People travel to Asheville from all over in search of healing. Now, the city's thriving wellness community is left grappling with Hurricane Helene.
On the waterfront of Helene's destruction: North Carolina town tries to stay afloat
Residents of the historic town of Marshall, population roughly 800, are trying to dig out from the damage wrought by ...
Tropical storm tracker: NHC watching Kirk, 2 other disturbances in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday it is continuing to track Tropical Storm Kirk, in addition to two other systems in the Atlantic.
Power outage maps: More than 1 million in the dark in SC, NC, Georgia, Florida after Helene
More than 1.5 million homes remained without power Tuesday morning in southeastern states decimated by Helene, including the Carolinas and Georgia.
Target Circle Week starts October 6—here's what you need to know
Target's October Circle Week is kicking off on October 6. Find out everything there is to know about the rival Amazon Prime Day sale now and shop early deals.
Purdue football in-state receiver recruit decommits from 2025 class
Hill was the only receiver commit in Purdue's 2025 class, which now has 12 known commitments. That group is ranked 62nd nationally and 17th among Big Ten teams, per 247Sports. Follow IndyStar Purdue ...