Though more common on some lakes than others, the common merganser, a beautiful species of duck found in the land of 10,000 lakes, is a bird to appreciate as we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Authorities are searching for 7-year-old Jamal White, abducted on Milwaukee's northwest side and believed to be with an unknown male who is armed.

The Oregonian/OregonLive will be previewing each of 10 position groups leading up to the start of Oregon’s fall camp on July 30. The sixth installment in the series reviews the edge defenders.

McFeely: I'm on Team Merganser Pelican Lake residents want to blame their swimmer's itch problem on an unsuspecting duck that's been going about its business on the lake for millions of years.