Record heat hits Marshfield, regionTuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 3:50AMCentral Wisconsin air conditioning bills might pale in comparison to the robust costs of winter heating, but record-breaking temperatures this week also bring early-season overdoses of electric consumption.
Yellow PagesThursday, April 22, 2010 @ 4:40PMAlthough many people look forward to spring, the greening of trees and the scent of lilacs and other flowers, those with allergies worry about high pollen counts.
Spring Means Trouble For Allergy SufferersTuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 1:07PMCentral Florida's allergy season worsens as warmer weather arrives.
The heat is onWednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 7:32AMBelpre resident Oliene Webb didn't have a central air-conditioning system growing up and isn't much of a fan now. "I have it in my house, but I don't use it much unless someone comes over here and they are used to it," said Webb, 87. "It takes a lot of heat to bother me." With temperatures beginning to climb into the high 80s, many Washington County folks are switching on the air.
Keeping your coolTuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 11:25PMThe weather is sweltering without much relief in sight. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning in effect until 10 p.m. today. Temperatures could reach into the mid to upper 90s, but it could feel like 108 to 111 degrees.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 June 2009Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 9:35PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below
Fixit: Tips for keeping A/C in good conditionTuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 4:38PMQDoes an air conditioner need any anything done to it once the season begins? AYes, an air conditioner should have a professional inspection and tuneup annually, just like a furnace. (Many arrange to have both systems checked and tuned at the same time; fall or spring, it doesn't matter.)
Heat wave hitsTuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 1:11PMA youngster splashes his way across the Elk’s Club pool on Lincoln’s southwest side. Local pools were full Monday as temperatures topped out at 94 degrees with a heat index of 104.
Co-Mo offers heat-advisory energy-saving tipsTuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 12:58PMAs high temperatures soak the Co-Mo Electric Cooperative service area in heat, here are some tips to help you save on your electricity bill in the hottest of weather.