HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — Twisters roared through the nation's heartland in the early morning darkness Wednesday, flattening entire blocks of homes in small-town Illinois and Kansas and killing at ...

Nestled in Spencer County in southwestern Indiana, this small town of just over 2,500 residents has built a legacy around its joyful name. The town’s origins trace back to the mid-1800s, when it ...

Enjoy summer in Galena Illinois with outdoor fun, historic sites, local food and relaxing Midwest charm in a weekend escape.

BRANSON, Mo. A powerful storm system that produced multiple reports of tornadoes lashed the Midwest early Wednesday, roughing up the entertainment resort town of Branson and laying waste to small ...

Three Indiana towns made it to the top 10 in USA TODAY 10Best’s list of the best small towns in the Midwest for 2025. Each town has fewer than 25,000 people and offers a unique charm, rich history, ...

Burger King, one of the nation’s most recognized fast-food chains and home of the iconic Whopper burger, can use its name almost anywhere in the United States. That is, except in one small, s… ...

Why Burger King can’t use its name – or open – in one small Midwest town by: Joey Schneider Posted: May 11, 2025 / 07:49 AM PDT Updated: May 11, 2025 / 07:49 AM PDT ...

But Van Wert, Ohio, a town of 11,000 in Northwest Ohio, is demonstrating a different model. There, the community foundation is taking the lead in a large-scale renewal of the historic downtown.

Why Burger King can’t use its name – or open – in one small Midwest town by: Joey Schneider Posted: May 11, 2025 / 09:21 AM CDT Updated: May 11, 2025 / 03:46 PM CDT ...