NEW YORK – With fuel prices approaching $5 a gallon at some New York City gas stations, drivers for Uber and Lyft and the city’s taxi fleets are demanding rate surcharges to help offset the rising cost of keeping cars on the road.
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea said Monday leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop more powerful means of attack, days after the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in more than four years.
WASHINGTON – Amid pushback from industry groups and lawmakers in both parties, federal energy regulators on Thursday scaled back plans to consider how natural gas projects affect climate change and environmental justice.
WASHINGTON – White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said she tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday after returning from Europe with President Joe Biden, in the latest infiltration of the coronavirus into the West Wing’s protective bubble around Biden.
For new homeowners, shopping for insurance can seem a little daunting, especially after what can often be a grueling process of closing on a property. No worries; local Shelter agency owner Amy Price said the process is pretty simple for residents trying to navigate through the proper coverage.
Minneapolis teachers OK contract; classes to resume Tuesday MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis teachers approved a new contract to end a strike that has kept students out of their classrooms for nearly three weeks. The school district’s 28,700 students are set to return Tuesday.
The constant drip of a faucet is not only annoying, it can also be costly for homeowners in wasted water costs. Unnecessary water usage can put a dent in your finances, so it’s important to conserve water at home.
As the Spring season begins and warmer weather approaches, homeowners are advised to care for their homes and begin necessary maintenance on their HVAC systems. According to Jim Sparks, president of Sparks Heat and Air, people should be sure to have their filters changed, check Freon levels, refill the Freon if it's low and have their HVAC serviced once a year.
Sonya McDaniel, FCS Educator/CED, Pottawatomie County OSU Extension The physical and mental changes of aging can impact how an older adult takes care of activities of daily living. These include activities such as bathing, eating and toileting.
Well … The onions and potatoes are in the ground, but the rest of our place doesn’t look near ready for flower planting or gardening! If your place is anything like ours, the cold weather takes its toll on the organization and cleanliness of our yard and property. As the weather warms up (but before it is really time to fill in those spring/summer pots, flower beds or vegetable gardens) it’s a great time to get things back in order. Taking a day or two now can save you time and money later. Here are just a few things to think about: