Candlemas is a Christian feast whose traditions influenced this celebration when German immigrants came to the new continent ...

The humble groundhog -- sometimes called a woodchuck or whistle-pig -- is a large rodent that belongs to the same family as the squirrel.

Here's how Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction could impact our local weather for six weeks of winter or six weeks till spring.

Groundhog Day is almost here and although we do not have groundhogs in the Treasure State we do have some close relatives like the marmot, ground squirrels and prairie dogs.

This February marks the 139th year (the 128th recorded year) of this rather unique tradition. And Phil has quite the track ...

Satellite-based wind data are among the most important information contributing to the accuracy of global weather prediction ...

Wildlife Prairie Park’s ‘Gertie the Groundhog’ was ranked fifth, predicting 65% correct since 2005. The theory goes like this ...

By Katherine Schramek Intern Teacher/Naturalist Oftentimes, by February, the novelty of winter wears off and people begin to ...

A famous annual weather prediction will be made on Sunday morning by a unique figure, a rodent with a pretty poor track record. Groundhog Day on February 2nd marks the day that Punxsutawney Phil will ...

Sam has his own opinions, but more people may be more familiar with Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog ...

For one small Utah town, the arrival of spring is not determined by a Groundhog 2,000 miles away in Pennsylvania.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea is commemorating this year's Groundhog Day with a 9-foot-tall 'Can Daddy' statue made entirely of tea cans ...