Q: What should I know about winterizing my home’s plumbing? A: There are a few ways to determine when it is time to prepare your house for winter. You can simply look outdoors, check the weather ...

MADISON COUNTY, Alabama -- Madison County volunteer fire crews took a bit longer than usual to connect to a fire hydrant during a house fire at Pops Corner on Wednesday. News reports and social media ...

This image shows a frost-free hydrant. I was once again reminded that I have to pay attention to details, or bad things can happen. Like many rural landowners, I have frost-proof water hydrants on my ...

With another bout of frigid temperatures about to hit the Edwardsville area, how likely is it that local fire hydrants will freeze? Not very likely, according to Edwardsville Fire Chief Brendan McKee.