Water brought people to Hot Springs thousands of years ago. Native Americans agreed to make what became known as the Valley of the Vapors a spot for rejuvenation and peace. By 1871, pharmacist Peter ...

The Kentucky River floods Monterey, Ky., on Sunday, April 6, 2025. In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read ...

One of the joyful luxuries after a long time away over the festive season was being back in my own shower at home.It’s not ...

I have a very intense relationship with water. As a result of a long-term health condition, I am often feeling very thirsty and drained. I cannot go more than perhaps 15 minutes without having a sup ...

As recently shown in Texas and New Mexico, flash floods can be deadly. Near Kerrville, Texas, the Guadalupe River recently rose 26 feet in roughly 45 minutes, killing more than 120 people and leaving ...

Not long ago I overheard a woman of a certain maturity ask her companion, “When did we start carrying these bottles of water everywhere?” Neither of them had an answer, but I remember the clamp for ...