Safe Driving
Aug 10, 2016 03:41 PM
Authorities Step Up Patrols Against Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving continues to rank as one of the leading causes of traffic accidents. More than a third of traffic fatalities involve...
Jul 19, 2016 02:22 AM
'Turn Around, Don't Drown'
"Turn Around, Don't Drown."
Safety advocates lean on a dark--yet helpful--motto to drivers as summer downpours bring flash...
May 23, 2016 05:00 AM
Redwood Coast Offers a Cool, Secluded Getaway
Few destinations in the world offer visitors the chance to sit seaside for breakfast, cruise through a car show at lunch and relax...
May 02, 2016 06:31 PM
A Few Words of Wisdom for College-bound Drivers
Across the country freshman are pulling out of the driveway, waving goodbye to their folks and venturing to college campuses as...
Mar 03, 2016 11:40 PM
Impaired Driving Remains Key Concern, Hazard for Motorists
Drunken driving arrests and crashes plummeted in recent years. But that doesn’t mean there’s fewer impaired motorists on the...
Mar 03, 2016 11:23 PM
Twain slept here...and there, too
A casual acquaintance might reasonably ask Cindy Lovell how a Gator-state professor ended up in the riverfront town of Hannibal,...
Mar 03, 2016 10:58 PM
Winter Slopes Melt into Mountain Biker Paradise
You've put away the winter sports gear, yet you want to enjoy those mountains a bit longer. Spring and summer mountain biking...
Mar 03, 2016 10:14 PM
Some Simple Remedies for a Nodding Head, Heavy Eyelids
There are people who would never skydive or whitewater raft because of the inherent danger, yet they routinely court disaster...
Dec 22, 2015 06:53 PM
Realistic Goals Keep New Year's Resolutions on Track
This year, it’s going to be different. You’re going to learn that second language, commit to an exercise regimen and...
Dec 01, 2015 07:20 PM
Snuggle Up to Classic Holiday Fun for the Entire Family
Movies and holidays are a family tradition, and everyone has their list of favorites. Here are some popular classics that deserve...
Jul 31, 2015 06:21 PM
Thrills, Chills and Spins at the Hometown Track
Americans crave competition. And what's more basic than who's the fastest? One of summer’s simplest pleasures resides in...
Jul 31, 2015 06:13 PM
A Cautionary Tale: Protecting Pets from Heat Stroke
Nitro patrolled the sketchiest parts of a desperate city. The 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd corralled armed felons and once shook...
Jun 16, 2015 06:32 PM
Classic Cars Take Center Stage at Summer Events
The glimmer of paint. The striking curves. The connection with true Americana.Classic car rallies have it all, and summer is classic...
Jun 16, 2015 06:21 PM
Test Your Trivial Knowledge on All Things Harry Potter
Muggles around the world are no doubt wishing fantasy author J.K. Rowling a happy 50th birthday in July.Rowling’s ultra-popular...
May 28, 2015 04:08 PM
Parents of Teens: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Parents beware. Your children are watching how you drive, and the results are collectively raising eyebrows in the traffic safety...
May 27, 2015 10:36 PM
Beware: Patrollers Step Up Cone Zone Enforcement
Expect to see a lot of orange popping up along freeways this summer throughout the US and Canada.No, not poppies. It’s the...
May 27, 2015 07:10 PM
Plan a Fun Watery Side Trip...to A Worldclass Dam
Want your road trip to include floating campsites, laser shows or towering view platforms overlooking lakes and hills? Plan a...
Apr 30, 2015 06:27 PM
Day tripper: American Daily Driving Habits
Americans continue to spend more time in their vehicle than they do exercising or reading a book.That’s the upshot of a...