Read stories about local fire chiefs, the physical and mental challenges firefighters face, the training involved in fire service work and more.

Peaceful Village is a small municipality in northwest Jefferson County with about 90 residents. Read about the controversy that arose surrounding the city's operations.

See what county officials and community members are doing to understand and mitigate the effects of homelessness.

Learn about the real events, which were covered by the Leader, that inspired HBO's documentary, "Chimp Crazy."

Local families grapple with the effects of Alzheimer's and search for support.