Winter is officially upon us, and harsh weather can wreak havoc on any car, but it is especially rough on older ones. Rather than finding yourself stranded at an inopportune time, perform these four checks now on your own and pay a visit to your mechanic if necessary.

[This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics including the appeal of bullet hell shooters, how Skyrim is like "gonzo pornography", and more.] Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria it's This Week in Video Game Blogging! We start off with Brad Gallaway, who responds to recent opinion pieces (like those by John Walker ...

DECATUR - With twinkling blue eyes and a smile as bright as a chrome grille, Nick Vanderlaan is supreme at the art of delivering devastating news.

Look on the bright side: With roads still treacherous with ice and snow, auto body shops in Snohomish County have geared up for the parade of crumpled fenders and shattered tail lights that are sure to follow.

Camaro apparrel such as this cap can be bought at GM dealerships. EDMONTON — The hot new Camaro has attracted a lot of attention to the Chevrolet brand.

Air National Guard Senior Airman Candace D'Amour Patz and her husband, Dave, stopped for a pizza at Bell Mell Tavern on Monday on her return from Afghanistan.

Before dawn on Monday, a long awaited package will be delivered to the fire department - two brand new, bright red fire engines. Capital City Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Etheridge says the new engines are expected to arrive around 4 a.m.

With twinkling blue eyes and a smile as bright as a chrome grille, Nick Vanderlaan is supreme at the art of delivering devastating news. The ever-upbeat mechanic who runs Nick's Automotive in Decatur might be telling you your engine is dead with...

SPRINGFIELD — Some people look at the world and see the colors of nature in all their glory. Others look at the world and see the colors that ought to be. Springfield photographer Glenn Forrest, whose work is on display in a show through Jan. 28 at the Springfield Museum, …

VANCOUVER - Residents of a small B.C. island are reacting with shock at the news that one of their own has been shot and killed in Mexico.