Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Bison Illustrated

Winter is coming, and they're ready. Are you?

If there’s anything they know, it’s games. So for fans of winter sports and cool photography alike,  the “Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming” -themed cover of the latest issue of Bison Illustrated is a must-read. With the Bison football team stirring FCS frenzy already as they prepare to head to Frisco, Texas to capture their seventh championship, it’s easy…

Thinking Green: Inside Clay

Sculpt a beautiful and greener lifestyle around your home.

We’re getting a little artsy-craftsy this morning on Thinking Green. Today, we play with clay to get the creative juices going. Let Danny Lipford show you how clay can bring our your environmental side, as well as your artistic side, in this week’s Thinking Green.

Ask Danny: Keeping Water Out of the Basement

Temps are expected to hit 40 again this week.

There’s been a lot of melting throughout the region and a lot of puddles developing. And as pleasant as it is to anticipate warmth this close to the official start of winter, it’s less nice to contemplate the mess that comes with it. So how can you make sure you keep the wet away from your basement? Ask Danny, that’s…

Pet Connection: Meet the Cats

It's a cataract of cats in the metro.

Ferguson, the tailless feline, is just one of many cats and kittens who are cooling their heels over the holidays at Homeward Animal Shelter. The Manx cat shared the available space for animals at the shelter over the course of the past week or so with up to 105 cats at one point. Homeward’s Heather Klefstad said that as soon…

App of the Week: Amazon Lightning Deals

You've got to act fast, and Francie knows how.

It’s two weeks to go until Christmas and if you’re looking to save some cash on your online shopping you’ve got to act fast. Find out how to get in on deals that go quick as a flash with Francie Black. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Indigenous Plants

It's time to start dreaming about green things.

These days, gardening in this climate is pretty much limited to making sure the Christmas tree stand is filled with water, and watching to make sure your pets don’t eat the poinsettia. But you’re probably already dreaming of next year’s garden and what to plant. Prepare for when it gets green again by considering some indigenous plants for the garden….

Ask Danny: Replacing an Asphalt Roof

Get your roof in tip-top shape.

We’re looking at a warm-up on the way, and you know what that means – melting. And that also means your roof better be in tip top shape before it starts, unless of course you like dripping water coming down on top of your freshly-lighted Christmas tree. Find out how you can tell when it’s time to replace your asphalt…

Tech Tip Today:

Stalk your loved ones' gifts on Amazon with anonymity.

Ordering stuff you need off Amazon is becoming second-nature to a lot of us. But when you have to keep your orders secret from the rest of the family because they’re Christmas presents, it’s a little trickier. Francie Black figured out a way to keep the secret in the bag until Christmas morning. It’s in this week’s Tech Tip Today…

App of the Week: Gift It

When your gift list is as long as Santa's.

You know that mile-long list Santa Claus has with all the names of kids who were naughty and nice? These days, some of us have “notes” sections for shopping lists in our smartphones that are starting to resemble Santa’s. Maybe you and Santa can replace those lists with this app. Francie Black shows us how it can organize your gift…

Thinking Green: Green Showers

Shower yourself in environmental knowledge. (And hot water too.)

On mornings as cold as these, the hotter the better when it comes to a shower to start your day. But what kind of environmental impact is it having? Turns out you don’t have to throw cold water on the idea of a hot shower to be environmentally conscious. Danny Lipford explains how to get clean, and green, in this…