Looking to escape? Here are two recent trips local readers took to Alaska and Vietnam. Check them out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com ...

Build-A-Bear was founded in 1997 in St. Louis, Missouri, and has since become one of the most beloved places around the world for young children to create their own stuffed animals. As an added bonus, ...

A Connecticut father was arrested for fatally shooting a black bear outside his home — even though he claimed it was self-defense after the terrifying animal came “within feet” of his kids.

There is currently no schedule data. The NFL Schedule will be released in May.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Ethan Bear from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick ...

NFL draft week finally has arrived. General manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson have spoken optimistically about what the Chicago Bears can accomplish, particularly with four selections in ...

M&T Bank unveiled its new life-size Boyertown Bear as part of Bear Fever, a 20-year community-wide collaborative art project. The custom M&T-branded fiberglass bear was unveiled during a brief ...

BETHLEHEM, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – A father in Connecticut was arrested after he said he shot a bear in self-defense to protect his family. The shooting happened at Todd Topicz’s home in August.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials report that black bears are emerging from their dens and are looking for food. The agency has already received more than 80 reports of bear activity in 17 ...

With the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL Draft, the Bears selected Jackson State running back Walter Payton and changed the course of franchise history forever. Lauren Screeden sits down with new Chicago ...