Two people wearing hot dog hats line up to watch the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025. Adam Gray/Getty Images Plenty of wonderfully quirky, unusual and one-of-a-kind Independence ...

The origin of turtles has puzzled scientists. A new study provides more evidence that these shelled reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds. By Sara Novak Turtles are weird. They ...

PERHAM — The Turtle Fest ‘shell-abration’ has begun. The fun events offered have impacted generations. Many locals were in the crowd at the Wednesday, June 17 turtle races, as were families who ...

The Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Tortugas is hosting the annual San Juan Fiesta Turtle Fest this month, celebrating the theme “All American Turtle Derby." The celebration marks the ...

NISSWA — Nisswa’s beloved summer tradition hit its stride on Wednesday, June 10, marking the second week of the town's 63rd annual Turtle Racing season. For those looking to join the action, the races ...

Charlie's Denver is pulling the plug on its turtle races after a May 30 Pride fundraiser turned into a public relations nightmare and a magnet for animal welfare complaints. A video from the event ...

One of Denver’s premier gay bars will spend Pride Month undergoing an investigation regarding its treatment of animals. Charlie’s Denver hosted a turtle race on Saturday, May 30, that quickly sparked ...

MULBERRY, KS (KOAM) -- Matthew Buck and Mayor Randy Jones stopped by the studio this week to talk about the upcoming Mulberry Homecoming. The event takes place on May 22. Mulberry's Homecoming ...

Ornate box turtles face threats from habitat loss, climate change and being hit by cars. Scientists urge the public not to take wild turtles home as pets or for turtle races. If helping a turtle cross ...

Ornate box turtles and their kin face steep challenges in today’s world, but people can help out by raising the deck height on their mowers, allowing turtles to cross the road and not taking them home ...

REVA, S.D. — The niche sport of turtle racing has recently gained attention from National Geographic, which published an article on April 13 about its history and prevalence among small towns in the ...