Mattel and other toy companies have been working on AI toys that are expected to be unveiled in 2026, but child safety groups have raised concerns about products already being sold.

Amazon has impressive deals right now including some fabulous holiday gifts that are still available for delivery by ...

Charles Arthur Allen, 11, was born on Oct. 15, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He lived in Waterloo along with his two ...

Hi Santa, it’s Ivy. I have been a very funny kid this year. I want to thank you for the car you brought me last year! One kind thing I have done this year is play with my friends. This year for ...

The Coral Coders, an all-girls robotics team made up of Pacific Trail Middle School students and one Sage Canyon Elementary ...

Earlier this month we looked back at 2025 and picked out favorite LEGO sets of the year. Now it’s time to look ahead to ...

Every year, children across Blount County take time to write to Santa Claus, sharing their wishes, their worries and a little ...

We were overwhelmed by the response to our annual Letters to Santa feature, with more than 1,250 letters submitted this year. Due ...

Second grade students from McKean, Potter and Tioga counties sent us their Letters to Santa, which are published here today for your enjoyment.

For Christmas this year, I would like: Rumi doll from KPop demon hunters, kitten nightlight, and a kitty heart. For Christmas ...

Manty thanks to the students and educators at Mary Lynch Elementery School for sharing these letters to Santa Claus with the Observer. The letters are being published just as the kids wrote them.