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Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails across the US
March 19, 2024 - 6:14 AM

When Mike O’Neil opened his bicycle repair shop in Muncie, Indiana, the Cardinal Greenway trail just outside its window stretched only 2 miles south of the shop.
Edmunds: The five best hybrid SUVs under $35,000
March 06, 2024 - 9:24 AM

Buying a hybrid vehicle can be a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. In recent years, automakers have also greatly expanded the availability of hybrid SUVs. These models can get impressive fuel economy while providing plenty of cargo space, available all-wheel drive, and the latest in technology and driver assist features.
Edmunds: Five things you need to know before buying a used EV
February 21, 2024 - 4:55 AM

Buying any car is complicated. Want to make it even more complicated? Consider buying a used electric vehicle.
New estimate shows rural Americans and men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
January 24, 2024 - 3:53 PM

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A new estimate shows hearing loss affects approximately 37.9 million Americans and is more common in rural areas than urban ones and in men than women.
Edmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024
November 08, 2023 - 4:16 AM

Midsize trucks are a viable option for truck shoppers looking for something that’s smaller and less expensive than a full-size truck. But a lot is happening right now that potential truck buyers will want to know about. Popular models such as Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma are fully redesigned, while others such as the Jeep Gladiator receive significant new features and capabilities. Edmunds experts report on which trucks are the most intriguing for 2024.
Edmunds: Five 2024 vehicles worth waiting for
October 25, 2023 - 3:34 AM

If you’re thinking about buying a new car but don’t need one right away, this could be a great time to show a little patience. Waiting just a few months this time of year can often coincide with the arrival of an all-new 2024 vehicle at dealerships. And because it’s new, it might have some significant advantages over a vehicle in the here and now.
How does the new Honda Pilot stack up against the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
October 11, 2023 - 3:20 AM

The Honda Pilot is a popular midsize SUV for shoppers in need of a versatile family-oriented hauler. For years, buyers have enjoyed its three rows of seating, loads of storage, and clever features. Now there’s a new generation that debuted for 2023. It has fresh styling, more interior room and a new TrailSport version with enhanced off-roading capabilities.
Edmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet
October 04, 2023 - 3:29 AM

Getting away and into America’s outdoor spaces can go a long way to making life more enjoyable. But what if you need to drive on some off-road trails to get to your destination? Luckily, there are some new vehicles that can serve as relatively inexpensive daily transportation as well as a means for in-the-dirt recreation.
Willy the Texas rodeo goat, on the lam for weeks, has been found safe
August 02, 2023 - 2:09 PM

HOUSTON (AP) — Willy the rodeo goat, who has lassoed the hearts of residents in a rural South Texas county ever since she escaped from an arena enclosure July 15, has been found.
What to stream this weekend: Jack Harlow's acting debut, Kesha, Scott brothers on HGTV
May 19, 2023 - 7:36 AM

This week's new streaming options include rapper Jack Harlow's acting debut, the return of Kesha and new projects for an heart-warming HGTV show.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same

Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r

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Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails across the US

Edmunds: The five best hybrid SUVs under $35,000

Edmunds: Five things you need to know before buying a used EV

New estimate shows rural Americans and men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss

Edmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024

Edmunds: Five 2024 vehicles worth waiting for

How does the new Honda Pilot stack up against the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Edmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet

Willy the Texas rodeo goat, on the lam for weeks, has been found safe

What to stream this weekend: Jack Harlow's acting debut, Kesha, Scott brothers on HGTV

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