In Ruffner’s fire management class, SIU forestry students are following the headlines closely, letting current events in California lead their learning in a way textbooks never could.

Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.

Firefighters were quick to action on the Sepulveda Fire off Interstate 405 near the Bel-Air neighborhood. “We were able to keep it only to 40 acres,” Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson David ...

Although two key contributors are heading to the draft, several talented players have the opportunity to step up.