Which jars can handle the heat, and when you shouldn't risk it. Microwaving leftovers or prepped meals directly in glass jars can be quick and convenient—it saves dishes and keeps everything perfectly ...

Even the immortal mint is looking scruffy after the long, hot, dry summer. It didn't all go to Mother Nature, though. The ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish ...

Most well-intentioned gardeners give a lot of thought to planting the "right" plants to nourish pollinators and other ...

Not all the scares and frights and bumps in the night are imaginary on Halloween. Each year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room due to Halloween-related injuries.One of the biggest ...

June 29 thunderstorms accompanied by 60- to 80-mph winds have again knocked out power for tens of thousands of Springfield residents. As of late Sunday night, about 29,000 City Utilities customers ...

Caterpillars feed birds, which provide pest-control services in our gardens by feeding thousands of insects each to their ...

Keeping your computer secure is more important than ever. Cyberattacks target computers, accounts and sensitive data daily. Traditional passwords have long been the cornerstone of security, but they ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Police department teamed up with the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct a joint operation leading to multiple arrests. The roughly six-hour ...

View from backseat of teen driver and expert behind the wheel. Communities across the U.S. feel the tragic impact of crashes that involve teen drivers on a near-daily basis. Teen Driver Safety Week, ...

Halloween is right around the corner. You likely already have your stockpile of candy and costumes for the kids. But are your home and yard a scary sight, or safe enough to welcome trick-or-treaters?