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  • Free Nation: Get What You Need, Keep Your Money Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 9:24AM"GMA" and USA Today team up to show you how to get something for nothing.
  • Gasoline credit cards can help cut costs Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 7:56AMNEW YORK—With fuel prices taking a bigger bite out of budgets, and no sign of an imminent price decline, you may be considering an offer for a gasoline rewards card.
  • Yellowstone RV park full despite fuel costs Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 7:54AMIn the heart of the park here on a recent warm day, all 358 spaces at the Fishing Bridge Recreational Vehicle Park were jammed with RVs and camping equipment.
  • Letters to the editor Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 7:08AM$10,000 gift to Federal LL was a poor use of tax money; GOP now loves Hillary?; Experience counts at the top; Entire team deserves credit; Start the debate on slot machines
  • Parents haven’t cut back on kids’ activities to save money Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:45AMSure, gasoline prices are dropping. But they’re still $1 higher than they were a year ago. Whether it’s a trip to the supermarket or vacation, thrifty parents have curtailed their driving all summer.
  • Eagle Co. opts for greener gardening Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:32AMNeils Lunceford landscapers Red Waldron, left, and Corey Brown work on the Eagle County Xeriscape project Tuesday at the county building in Eagle. EAGLE, Colorado — Horticulturist Laurel Potts has a message about Eagle County’s new landscape project at the county administration building in Eagle.
  • Yellowstone RV park full despite fuel costs Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 6:17AMSat, Sep 6, 2008 (4:03 a.m.) In the heart of the park here on a recent warm day, all 358 spaces at the Fishing Bridge Recreational Vehicle Park were jammed with RVs and camping equipment.
  • UW Students Hope To Push Recycling Program At Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 9:06AMMADISON, Wis. -- A University of Wisconsin student group is hoping more people will pitch in and start thinking green.
  • Ford Tests Show Eco-Driving Can Improve Fuel Economy by Average Of 24 Percent Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 8:07AMPHOENIX, AZ - August 30, 2008: Tests performed by Ford Motor Company show that motorists coached by eco-driving experts can significantly improve the fuel economy performance of their cars, trucks or SUVs.
  • Community colleges offer students savings Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 6:53AMHigher education costs may be skyrocketing like gas, eggs, bread and milk, but there are still bargains out there.
  • Spout Off Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 5:58AMPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:27 am Post subject: Do you Understand your Bill Electric and Gas Co. CHarges?
  • Home Heating: Energy rebate may be little help Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 1:11AM A $500 rebate might sound good, but what if it means spending thousands of dollars first?
  • 2 arrested after string of robberies, chase Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 1:07AMGALVESTON — Two people were arrested after a string of robberies across the county ended in a police chase.
  • Schools trying to save on fuel use Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 1:04AM School districts across the state are struggling with what everyone has been grumbling about all summer: fuel prices. As school starts this week in Fayette County and nearby counties, districts are shortening bus routes, cutting down on field trips and reducing bus idle time to lessen fuel consumption. Madison County was one of the few districts in the state that picked up students ...
  • Top Scoops Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:56AMDriving jobholders out of office is like the old discredited policy of driving prostitutes out of town. Their places are immediately taken by others who are precisely like them. - Albert Jay Nock
  • LED illumination spreads to gas stations and beyond Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:52AMOnce found almost exclusively in consumer electronics, LEDs are turning up in everything from taillights to Christmas lighting, reading lamps, business signs and places like gas stations.
  • Why Keeping Up Basic Car Maintenance Is So Important Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:50AMWith the high price of food and gas these days, something has got to give. When it comes to cars, experts say many drivers are putting the brakes on basic maintenance.
  • Local teacher “biking it” for a good cause Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:50AMHightower High School media academy coordinator, Ted Irving, has found a personal solution to rising gas prices that is not only saving his family money, but helping him to get in shape for a good cause.
  • OSU Returns To Practice Field Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 3:30PMThe Oklahoma State Cowboys will be back on the practice field Monday afternoon after their first day off of fall workouts.
  • Santa Cruz families struggling to pay for back to school Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 3:28PMSANTA CRUZ -- Many county families are having to scale back when it comes to back-to-school shopping this year.
  • OU Hopes For Injury-Free Season From LB Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 3:00PMThe Oklahoma Sooners are hoping for an injury-free season for linebacker Ryan Reynolds.
  • Winnebago County unsure about four-day workweeks Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 4:19AMIt doesnt look like a four-day workweek is in the near future for employees of Winnebago County.
  • CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 4:17AM• Honeywell Moves Jobs To China Saying that it can no longer afford to manufacture in Upstate New York, Honeywell Imaging and Mobility Thursday announced plans to move its manufacturing operations to China and eliminate 290 jobs in Skaneateles Falls.
  • CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 4:01AM• Crucible CEO named chairman of the board Crucible Materials Corp. Chief Executive Officer David W. Robbins has added chairman to his list of duties.
  • Guaranty Bank offers innovative checking Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 3:58AMHOUSTON – Guaranty Bank has introduced a new checking account that will save consumers money. Guaranty Checking is an innovative checking account that provides access to every ATM worldwide free of all fees, requires no minimum balance, rewards check card purchases, pays interest, and provides free ID theft insurance for the primary account holder. In an age where the cost of living continues to ...
  • Trump Entertainment posts loss as casinos wane Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 8:51AM Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc reported a wider quarterly loss on Thursday as more would-be gamblers stayed home and the company took a one-time charge to write down the value of a casino it is selling.
  • Pickup Thief Has Truck Stolen, Calls Police Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 8:50AMA pickup truck thief lost his stolen Chevy Silverado to an armed carjacker during a 7-Eleven stop.
  • Jim Himes Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 8:34AMFather of two girls, Mr. Himes says he is “one of the people” as someone who grew up with a single, working mother in a small town, went to public school, and worked part-time jobs to earn extra money growing up.
  • Car insurers ordered to consider gas price before raising rates Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 8:24AMState regulators said Wednesday they have ordered auto insurance companies to factor in a decline in driving by New Yorkers because of high gasoline prices before requesting rate increases.
  • Police investigate midnight robbery Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 9:20AMNew Braunfels Police were trying to identify suspects Tuesday after a man forced his way into a gas station office and stole an unknown amount of cash and checks.
  • Police out in full force for long weekend traffic Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 9:09AMPolice forces in Central Alberta will be out in full force for the holiday weekend.
  • Man accused of pumping aviation fuel into car Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 8:53AMSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Maybe he thought it would make his car fly.
  • High gas prices cutting into area teens travel plans Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 8:50AMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- If it werent for high gas prices, Kaycee McCormick would be able to visit her best friends more often. Lauren Nichols would be able to make extra trips home.For teenagers and young adults, dealing with the price of gas these days is a ...
  • 30 Ways to Save: Carpooling Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 8:46AMStory By Matt Grant Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:53 p.m. Some commuters are pooling their resources to fight rising gas prices. Some commuters are pooling their resources to fight rising gas prices.
  • Economic woes especially hard for elderly Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 8:35AMRandy Howdyshell, 64, quit his job and temporarily left behind his family in Wyoming to move in with and care for his 88-year-old mother in her Bethel Park home. ...
  • Creativity cuts costs for teachers Thursday, July 31, 2008 @ 8:33AMAlthough her peers might spend upward of $300 decorating their classrooms, first-year teacher Julianna Porche has a more economical - and creative - way to add color to her room.
  • People try to save money while beating the heat Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 8:11PMFORT SMITH - The summer heat bore down on the River Valley this weekend, with some areas reaching as high as 104 degrees. Local parks and pools were full of people desperate to cool off.
  • Scott County looks to 4-day workweeks to conserve gasoline Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 8:07PMGATE CITY — With the cost of gas growing increasingly higher, Scott County Administrator Rufus Hood took a step many local and state governments around the nation are taking. He decided to give four-day workweeks a try.
  • Rising Gas Prices Boost Motorcycle Sales Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 7:45PMTo watch video online please click here to download the latest version of the Flash plugin. Rising gas prices have led to an increase in motorcycle sales and that is leading to and increase in the number of people killed in motorcycle accidents.
  • McLean County police going double-duty for cut fuel costs Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 7:06PMBLOOMINGTON -- McLean County deputies patrol more than 1,100 square miles in vehicles that get about 20 miles to the gallon.
  • Gas Prices Drop; Drivers Think Summer Travel Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 6:18PMAs gas prices drop, more drivers are thinking about last minute summer travels.
  • Electricity comparison site unveiled Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 6:00PMA NEW online business in Victoria informs consumers about cheap electricity and gas options - free of charge.
  • Pull The Plug On Old, Inefficient Fridges Sunday, July 27, 2008 @ 4:40PMAucklanders are getting a helping hand to rid their homes of inefficient fridges under a new scheme which sees old refrigeration appliances taken away and recycled for free - and the householder rewarded with $25.
  • Financial gift praised by higher ed leaders Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 4:35PMJohn Baza knows how crucial higher education is if a community expects to prosper.
  • Coach accused of providing alcohol Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 3:40PMA volunteer assistant Glasgow baseball coach was served a Barren County warrant on Thursday for allegedly providing alcohol to minors.Allen Matthew Bowles, 35, of 178 Clubhouse Lane, is charged with two counts of third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, a misdemeanor, according to the Glasgow Police Department.
  • Petition fights cut in bus routes, higher fares Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 3:32PMA Grass Valley man has begun circulating a petition to halt changes that could reduce bus routes that people rely on to get to work and school.
  • Share This Story: Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 2:35PM■ VFW Post 8225 and American Legion Boyle Williams Post 383 will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday in the borough building. ■ Beaver Meadows Senior Citizens will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the borough building.
  • Police working on trimming fuel costs Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 10:32AMWhile Polk County announced this week a number of measures aimed at trimming fuel costs - including mandating police cruisers to drive no faster than 55 miles per hour unless responding to an emergency call - the Lake Wales Police Department has already initiated a number of policies in recent months aimed at cutting its gas expense.
  • Milwaukee Suburb Promoting Reusable Shopping Bags Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 10:22AMMADISON, Wis. -- A Milwaukee suburb is going green in an effort to keep plastic bags out of landfills. Shorewood businesses are teaming up to pay for reusable shopping bags.
  • Lawsuit filed over alleged gas pump cheating Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 9:36AMLA MARQUE — Two people filed a lawsuit Friday against the parent company of a gas station accused of cheating consumers at the pump.