Hard to believe, but it’s almost back-to-school time for the region’s school kids. And when a kid starts thinking about heading back to class, you want them to worry about things like making new friends, engaging with the classroom material, connecting with their teacher… not whether they’ll have enough pens, paper and other supplies to make it through class. That’s…
Have you ever been out on a trip to some fabulous faraway location and suddenly discovered you’d lost something important – like your passport? It makes almost all fun parts of your trip grind to a screeching halt instantly, which is a lot less fabulous. Keep the fab in your travels with Francie Black in today’s App of the Week….
Temps are predicted to be heading back up into the 90s this week, and that might make you think about seeking out the pool or the lake for a much-needed splash into the cool water. But it could be just the right time to stay indoors in the air conditioning and tackle a home improvement project, too. Take Danny Lipford’s…
Are you glad when you look out at your garden? If you’re not, maybe you need to get some real glads. Gladiolus are a cheerful, bright-colored flowers that add height and interest to your summer garden. Let Melinda Myers show you how to get some started in this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features
If you live to be as old as Bosco is, chances are, you’ll have seen some heartbreak in life. This little old gent broke our hearts when he was returned by his adoptive owners, just in time for his 15th birthday next month. So Bosco came back for a second Pet Connection appearance live in-studio, this time with volunteer rescue…
If you’re dreading the long drive back from the lake or your family’s house after the Independence Day holidays, don’t worry. Now, you can take the high-tech route instead of slogging along in holiday traffic with all the other travelers. Let Francie Black take your summertime road trips out of the slow lane and into fast-forward in this week’s Tech…
How young is too young to find out that there is cruelty, and bullying, in the world? That’s the question facing the parents of a little girl from East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Willow Gauthier isn’t quite two, and she’s getting ready to be a big sister soon. And while those are things that would make most parents overjoyed, her parents,…
With the official start of summer, there’s no better time to spend an evening out in the backyard grilling up a storm. And now, you can get your garden to help. Melinda Myers shows us how to build a beautiful fresh herb container garden in this week’s Melinda’s Garden.
There’s nothing more frustrating than going all the way to the supermarket and opening the fridge to load up the groceries only to find you’ve forgotten a critical ingredient in tonight’s dinner. Let Francie Black show you how to make Siri take on more of the task in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features
If you remember those lines from the Pixar movie “Up”, then you probably remember one of the most charming and goofy animated dogs ever committed to the screen. It’s Dug, the talking dog, and this week’s Pet Connection pet Doug bears a remarkable resemblance to him, especially when it comes to personality. 5-year-old lab mix Doug and Diamond in the…
