Relatively mild winter a blessing to municipalities

There is at least one group of people to whom this winter season’s relatively mild weather has been bad news — public works employees who are called upon to clear snow and de-ice the streets.

INDOT prepping roads for possible winter weather tonight

The Indiana Department of Transportation said Tuesday it has dispatched crews to ensure roadways and bridges are safe for travel in anticipation of snowfall.

For the love of skiing

Some of my best childhood memories happened on my little red-and-white skis, and I had decided probably before my kids could walk that it would be that way for them, too (whether they liked it or not).

M&Ms, good gloves and patience cut slopeside tears

One of the worst things a parent can see on the ski slopes — short of an injury — is the swelling of a tear underneath the layers of facemask, goggles and helmet. The problem isn't only that the little drop of water could freeze: It could be the moment your child is turned off from skiing or…

Survival app aims to help drivers in winter storms

When a powerful blizzard ripped through North Dakota last winter, hundreds of drivers were stranded as white-out conditions shuttered interstates spanning the state. Snow whipped up by wind marred the lines between pavement and grassy drop-offs, leaving some scared motorists unsure what to do.

Illinois officials encourage making winter weather preparations

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to begin winter weather preparations this week, which is Winter Storm Preparedness Week in Illinois.

Cities, CTA, hardware stores preparing for a tough winter

CHICAGO | After a stretch of cool weather, Chicagoans have been showing off their summer shoes for the past two weeks.

50 ways to spend a snow day

Another day, another blizzard. Here are 50 ways to spend a snow day.

LaPorte Co. remains under state of emergency

LaPorte County on Tuesday still operating under a state of emergency to keep drivers off the roads and help snow plows make a dent in clearing drifts up to 6 feet high.

Roof collapse moves Giants-Vikings game to Detroit

MINNEAPOLIS | Brett Favre is getting help from the Minnesota Vikings' medical staff, the athletic trainers and perhaps even the weather gods as he tries to keep his incredible consecutive starts record going.