Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about midwest, curated daily by BrightWire.
A new University of Missouri study reveals that renewable energy projects are bringing real economic growth to rural communities across the Midwest. Counties hosting wind farms saw GDP increases of 7%, while solar projects created thousands of jobs in construction and utilities.
After near-100 mph winds caused the largest power outage in their history, Midwest utilities have restored electricity to more than 700,000 customers through massive mutual aid efforts. Thousands of workers from across multiple states continue working around the clock to reconnect the remaining families still in the dark.
Fifteen years after one of America's deadliest tornadoes devastated Joplin, Missouri, the community's remarkable recovery shows what's possible when neighbors show up for each other. Their story of rebuilding homes and hope continues to inspire disaster relief efforts nationwide.
A reservoir in Lima, Ohio, is now home to 3,400 floating solar panels that will power the city's water treatment plant around the clock. The innovative approach saves farmland while slashing energy costs for residents.
Wild turkeys are thriving across the Midwest after vanishing completely just decades ago, with hunters reporting more birds than they've seen in years. What was once just a dream for young hunters in the 1990s has become a conservation success story worth celebrating.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just gave Midwest Food Bank over half a million dollars in food, equipment, and disaster relief supplies. The donation will help the nonprofit reach hungry families across the country faster than ever before.
A new coalition of 300 scientists across 11 states is solving a critical shortage threatening America's ecosystems. They're making native seeds available again after climate disasters destroyed millions of acres.
New research shows how Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin can meet surging data center electricity demand without raising costs or pollution. Smart clean energy policies could save billions while protecting families from price spikes.
