And what would George Ferris think of all the wheels around the world today? According to Durica, "George Ferris would not be surprised at all about the popularity of his invention.

Associates with the Ferris wheel had hoped to have the wheel spinning in Pennway Point by mid-December, and they’re still on track to have it operating.

After more than 20 years, the iconic Ferris wheel in Odaiba, Tokyo Bay’s popular commercial district, will cease operations on Aug. 31.

KD Sunday Spotlight: The Ferris Wheel & Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Many people may not know that a favorite ride at any fair or carnival was created right here in Pittsburgh.

More than 30 people were injured when a Ferris wheel erupted into flames around 9 p.m. at the Highfield Festival in the eastern city of Leipzig, Germany.

A Ferris wheel caught fire during a music festival in Germany Saturday night. Multiple people were injured, mostly from smoke inhalation, according to reports.

A ferris wheel caught on fire at Leipzig, Germany’s Highfield music festival Saturday, injuring at least 30 people.

The iconic 25-year-old Palisades Center Ferris wheel in West Nyack will reopen in a special ceremony after being closed for nearly five years.

Two gondolas of a Ferris wheel caught fire in eastern Germany on Saturday night, injuring more than a dozen people, German news media reported Sunday.

Furious locals have hit out as plans for an 'intrusive' gian ferris wheel at Ashford Designer Outlet in Kent, as they argue riders will be able to peer into their gardens.

The Centennial Ferris Wheel at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was created in celebration of the museum’s 100th birthday. The Ferris wheel will be available to guests for an added fee ...

Two gondolas on the Ferris wheel went up in flames at Highfield Festival near Leipzig on Saturday evening. German rapper Ski Aggu, who was performing when the fire broke out, said he was "dismayed ...