Skies over the Pinnacles
January star party: did you know the sun is hurtling through space and we're tagging along with it?
January 02, 2026
Common grackles are worth a second look
At a distance, common grackles look like large blackbirds and sound like a rusty door hinge. But up close, their yellow eyes are rather expressive and their feathers have an almost peacock-like iridescence. Grackles, like northern flickers, allow ants to crawl on their feathers and secrete formic acid, which helps
December 28, 2025
'If the community doesn't trust you, what good are you?'
On the beat with the Berea PD
December 26, 2025
The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society –
250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America
December 25, 2025
Data centers need electricity fast –
but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
December 22, 2025
Find the light
On the shortest day of the year
December 21, 2025
How many nuts can a nuthatch hatch?
White-breasted nuthatches have large hind claws that help them creep headfirst down trees, searching the bark for insects. They may also be stashing seeds or insects under the bark for later, using moss or lichen to help hide their cache. Nuthatches were named for their practice of jamming nuts and
December 21, 2025
Young and progressive, Berea PD has reputation for attracting 'nice guys'
Plus, ICE holds up procedure at the Madison County detention center
December 19, 2025
Army Depot named 'innovation center' for drones, other new mission will bring jobs
McConnell secures funding for manufacturing project at BGAD, tells DOD to consider offering more
December 18, 2025