The death comes as rattlesnakes are beginning to appear on trails across Orange County earlier in the season, according to outdoor enthusiasts and animal control officials.

These are the best-read stories from last week among subscribers — from a startling wildlife sighting in the mountains to a prominent local politician’s personal struggles, plus a long-awaited ...

Only heartbreak or elation can be found at Denver Coliseum during the final week of the CHSAA state basketball tournaments.

The Billings Gazette has been publishing stories cougar research for almost a decade. Here are some of the articles that can help you understand more about the elusive big cats.

The cougar shadow appears on the Superstition Mountains near Mesa each March and September around the spring and fall equinox. In 2026, it will be visible from March 15 to 21. The cougar shadow on the ...