One of the most recognizable symbols of fire safety education is marking a major milestone this year. Sparky the Fire Dog, the ...

Wis., (PRESS RELEASE) – March 11, 2026 – Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), is turning 75! This milestone birthday reflects a legacy that ...

He is the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association®(NFPA®), and his milestone birthday reflects a legacy that spans the generations. According to a ...

In 1986, Sparky, an 11-year veteran of the Fayetteville fire department, was given his own holiday by the Mayor upon his retirement. Check out our report from 40 yea ...

March Madness with a whole lot of high school mascot flavor is officially underway. Seeded based on our list of the top high ...

Ranking all 68 NCAA tournament teams by mascot and team name as we get set for 2026 March Madness.

March Madness of a different sort is officially underway this week, with high school mascots taking center stage. The Bend ...

The Spoofhound originated as a Plaster of Paris carnival toy from the 1920s, supposedly representing a lazy, neutered dog.

With four tornadoes confirmed from Wednesday morning's storms, families in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri are cleaning up damage from the dangerous weather. In southern Illinois, people woke ...