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UPDATE 6/20/2025 - The City of Desert Hot Springs is reporting some traffic signal outages in the area affected by the power outage.

The Hot Springs Village Police Department announced that they have arrested a 54-year-old man who is now facing a charge for first degree murder.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. – Hot Springs Police have arrested a man who is facing charges of first-degree murder and fleeing after finding a body. Officials said the Thursday arrest of 54-year-old ...

The long-shuttered Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge has reopened and people are invited to a celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday.

The battle over a grassroots hot spring in the community of Harrison continues with the B.C. government ordering the restoration of the so-called Hobo Hot Springs. The spot, not far from the ...

The B.C. government says a new fence blocking off access to Hobo Hot Springs is meant to protect the area while it is restored. The province is still investigating how the springs were filled with ...

7 Best Natural Hot Springs in California for a Relaxing Soak Wash away your worries in one of these soothing hot springs from Mendocino County to Los Angeles.

Jeffrey Wilbur ran for election to the Holly Springs City Council Ward 5 in Georgia. Wilbur was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. [1] ...