Michigan fall colors: More than just another pretty leaf

Michigan ranks among the nation's top five states for fall foliage, and it is currently showing off its brilliant shades of red, orange and gold.According to the Farmers' Almanac, sunny

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Michigan SEIU workers fight corporate influence ahead of midterms

Union workers across Michigan are stepping up efforts to get voters to the polls ahead of next month's midterm elections.The Service Employees International Union is holding a National Day of

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2026Talks: 2026Talks - October 23, 2026

Ohio Republican governor denounces Ramaswamy attack ad, union members get out the vote in Michigan, and SCOTUS rules student IDs can’t be used by New Hampshire college students.

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Public News Service: PNS Daily Newscast: October 23, 2026

Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to boost U.S oil production as fuel prices surge, Michigan union workers ramp up efforts to get voters to the polls, and a new federal rule makes clean-energy…

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Study: Ohio well-positioned to meet skilled trades demand

Every year until 2035, trade industry employers across the nation will have to fill around 1.7 million positions to meet demand, according to new research.As current workers retire and new

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North Dakota child poverty rising as school meals face November vote

New research shows rising poverty and food costs are leaving more North Dakota families struggling to afford basic necessities.A report from North Dakota Kids Count found about 23,000 children —

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Nonpartisan group explains Tennessee's lengthy ballot questions

Residents of Tennessee will vote for more than just candidates on Nov. 3.More than 4.3 million registered voters will have the chance to vote on three proposed constitutional amendments, appearing

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Lawsuit seeks protections for vital Virginia mussel species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has failed to issue a final protection rule for a species of Virginia mussel conservationists call vital to the health of local watersheds. Now,

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Poll: Private sector at fault for housing crisis, Congress urged to act

Americans point the finger at the private sector but new polling found they want Congress to do more on the affordable housing front. Researchers said solutions are not gaining enough

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Marylanders get budget tips to eat heart healthy

More than 900,000 Marylanders are facing food insecurity, including more than 260,000 children, according to Feeding America.While people in Maryland and across the country grapple with hunger,…

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The Yonder Report: The Yonder Report - October 22, 2026

Americans are filling out ballots amid national gloom over rising consumer prices including energy, which affects Latinos more than others; Indiana is addressing children’s obesity, and Ohio…

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2026Talks: 2026Talks - October 22, 2026

The vice president pushes Congress to toughen penalties for SNAP fraud, House Republicans subpoena New Jersey officials over thousands of mistaken noncitizen voter registrations, and Tennessee voters…

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MS sheep and goat farmers learn more efficient way to test for parasites

Faculty and staff members at Mississippi State University are working with sheep and goat farmers across the state to help them identify and treat worms in their livestock.They are using

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Colorado business groups, millionaires push back on Amendment 87

With the November midterms now less than two weeks away, Colorado voters are hearing a range of perspectives on Amendment 87.The measure would collect more than $2 billion from people

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Minnesota's clean energy career pipeline still carving out growth

Minnesota's decision to keep prioritizing clean energy could bode well for college students considering a career in the field but they face obstacles in paying for the classes. New scholarships

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Nebraska farmers, ranchers get over $900 million from USDA

More than $900 million in federal assistance is headed to Nebraska farmers, ranchers and landowners.The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the payments will help producers manage operating expenses…

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Public, private funds lock in protections for western Maine forest

Conservationists are celebrating the permanent protection secured for more than 27,000 acres of forest in western Maine.The land serves as an important corridor for wildlife to northern forests and…

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2026Talks: 2026Talks - October 21, 2026

Voting rights experts warn the midterms are being marred by attempts to curb legitimate ballots from being cast, the federal government is deferring another billion dollars of California’s Medicaid…

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Consumer price woes in Alabama overlap with national gloom

Consumers in the southeastern U.S., including Alabama, are feeling more pressure, and energy costs are a major culprit.Coinciding with cost headaches is a new national poll showing Americans are…

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LGBTQ+ advocate: Trans violence is systemic, not just individual

When we talk about violence against transgender people, the focus is often on individual acts of harm but one advocate for the trans community said it misses the bigger picture.Yasmine

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ICE raids could cost Maine billions in lost economic output

Federal immigration enforcement surged in Maine this year, and a new report showed the removal of immigrant workers could cost the state up to $3 billion in annual economic output.The

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Researcher: Aquaponics shows potential of sustainable agriculture

Researchers are looking at how aquaponic agricultural practices could help make growing produce and raising fish more sustainable. Some University of Maryland students are even tasting the results of…

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Could Boston’s battery-powered trains be the future of commuter rail?

By Benton Graham for Grist.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collaboration Marvin Martin was in the Four Corners area of…

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Oregon leads nation on path toward universal healthcare

By Markian Hawryluk for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration Democratic congressional members…

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2026Talks: 2026Talks - October 20, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends President Donald Trump waiving oil sanctions on Russia; California’s Proposition 3 could be make or break funding for social programs; and a new report outlines…

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Discovery by Missouri scientists could help farmers cut costs

Missouri farmers are projected to spend more than $1.5 billion this year on fertilizer and related soil treatments. Now, researchers at Saint Louis University have made a discovery they said

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WA nurse: 'Invasive' exams for sports would deter girls from playing

Hundreds of violence prevention groups and medical professionals in Washington state are opposing Initiative 638, which would require all girls playing sports to provide documentation verifying their…

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California environmental groups slam Proposition 45

Proposition 45, on the California ballot this November, would expedite environmental review for many housing, transportation, water and health projects by speeding up the review process overall.Many…

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New tool for making sense of Colorado hospital pricing

The United States now spends nearly $6 trillion a year on healthcare, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, more than twice as much as any other wealthy

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