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How to care for a real Christmas tree

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

(WSYR-TV) — If it's your first year getting a real Christmas tree or your 10th, there are some tips and tricks you might want to know when bringing a real one home.Not only is tree care important for the survival of your tree but it also helps prevent insect pests, diseases, or even house fires. According to Cornell University, it all starts when you pick the tree at the Christmas tree farm or lot.When picking out your real Christmas tree, you need to consider a few factors including if the tree has been stored away from the sun and wind or if it's been treated with anti-desiccant. Disney World’s Haunted Mansion finally adds fan-favorite character from Disneyland ride The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) also recommends considering what type of pine species you're picking because there's a difference between longer and shorter needle trees once cut."People choose a Christmas tree species depending on tradition and individual tas...

Two UT teaching assistants lose their positions after message about Palestine

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Two University of Texas teaching assistants in the Department of Social Work were relieved after they sent an email to students through the UT message board system about the war between Israel and Palestine. The TAs said the message was intended to provide mental health resources to Palestinian, Arab and Muslim students. In a Nov. 22 letter to the TAs, Allan Cole, the Dean Steve Hicks School of Social Work at UT, said the “material was unrelated to the course and inappropriate given the setting,” read the letter. “This is unacceptable,” it continued. One of the teaching assistants, Callie Kennedy, said she was approached by a student who asked if the class discuss the mental health needs of Palestinian, Arab and Muslim students. She met with another TA, Parham Daghighi, and wrote the message with the approval of their supervising professor, she said.  "We were responding to a gap and willful neglect on the part of our university to meet the studen...

Rivals Westlake, Lake Travis face off for spot in 6A Division I semis Saturday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake came away with a 20-14 win over Lake Travis played Sept. 22, but when the district rivals meet on the gridiron Saturday at The Pfield, it'll mean much more.It's a Battle of the Lakes in the 6A Division Region IV final that kicks off at 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast on KBVO, and here's how to find KBVO on several cable providers and over the air.AT&T U-Verse: Channel 1007 (HD) – Channel 7 (SD)DirecTV: Channel 51 (HD) – Channel 909 (SD) (HD/SD)Dish Network: Channel 51 (HD/SD)Grande Communications: Channel 818 (HD) – Channel 18 (SD)Northland Cable: Channel 101 (HD) – Channel 10 (SD)Over the Air: Channel 14Suddenlink: Channel 107 (HD) – Channel 7 (SD)Spectrum Cable: Channel 1215 (HD) – Channel 7 (SD)A lot has changed since that District 26 matchup at Cavalier Stadium. For Lake Travis, head coach Hank Carter made a change at quarterback during a 24-6 loss to Dripping Springs, moving junior Chaston Ditta in from wide receiver for an injured Kadyn Leon. Whe...

Gophers sweep Utah State in first round of NCAA volleyball tournament

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

The Gophers volleyball team opened the NCAA tournament with an impressive straight-set first-round victory over Utah State on Friday in Omaha, Neb.Minnesota won the match 25-17, 25-14, 25-23 to improve to 17-12 on the season under first-year head coach Keegan Cook.The Gophers won an NCAA tournament match for the ninth straight season and improved to 27-1 all time in opening-round matches.Minnesota finished with 12 blocks and held Utah State to .048 hitting to dominate the match.Lydia Grote finished with 10 kills (.471) to lead the Gophers, who also got 19 assists from Melani Shaffmaster, 17 digs from Kylie Murr, and six blocks each from Arica Davis and Phoebe Awoleye.“Proud of our group for how we played in the serve and serve receive game,” Cook said in a statement. “We applied a lot of pressure there. Then in the third set, we were down and really had to battle back. Proud that we showed a lot of what we’ve been known for late in the season here, and happy ...

Annual holiday decorations put on Albany Ronald McDonald House

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local charity got into the holiday spirit on Friday with some help from a utility company. Dozens of National Grid employees stopped by the Ronald McDonald House in Albany to put up energy efficient Christmas lights and a Christmas tree.The Ronald McDonald House supports families of children facing medical challenges. Organizers said the holiday decorations will help brighten their days. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It's a joyful thing not only for the families staying here, but our staff enjoy it, our volunteers look forward to it, and I think the community at large, really, anticipates when the house is all lit up as they drive down South Lake Avenue, so it's a gift to lots of people for the whole season," Interim CEO Kimmy Venter said.National Grid also collected donations to support the charity's mission.

Pittsfield receives $20M to remove hazardous dam

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The city of Pittsfield is receiving federal funding to remove a hazardous dam. The Bel Air Dam is located in the Housatonic River. It's almost 200 years old and has been abandoned.Massachusetts is using $20 million in federal COVID relief funds to remove it. Officials are worried it could cause devastating flooding if it breaks. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Many storm events are delivering higher volumes of precipitation in a single event, which puts a significant amount of pressure on dams, culverts, and other drainage infrastructure," Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer said.Leaders also hope the project will restore the river's natural habitat, which will reduce the risk of flooding and improve recreational opportunities.

Time capsule buried behind new Loudonville sign

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- What started as a simple sign replacement turned into a fun project that will be enjoyed for years to come. Officials in Loudonville buried a time capsule behind the new stone wall on Route 9, which welcomes people into the village.The group included some historical artifacts, local newspapers, and a COVID test kit to show future generations what the area was like in 2023. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It's a fabulous opportunity for the town to be able to document a day in the life of the town of Colonie now so our grandchildren can see what it was like," Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey said. The time capsule is scheduled to be opened again in 50 years.

Body found near trail in west St. Louis County

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigating a death Friday afternoon near a trail in west St. Louis County. Police say a man was found deceased in the area of 1 Lone Elk Park Road near Chubb Trail. Authorities responded to the area around 4 p.m. Friday. Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are handling the investigation. It's unclear what led up to the victim's death and authorities have not yet disclosed his identity. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available. NOTE: A previous version of this story noted the death was deemed suspicious. St. Louis County Police shared an update with FOX 2 around 7:30 p.m. that no longer ruled it suspicious and said the victim died of "natural causes."

Cardinal Ritter track star, featured on FOX 2 at age nine, commits to Ohio State

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Aniyah Brown was the focus of a FOX 2 feature story at the age of nine in 2015 after she dominated a national Junior Olympics competition. Nearly one decade later, Brown reaches another big milestone in her athletic journey, committing to the track and field program at Ohio State University. Brown, a senior at Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, committed to Ohio State earlier this week. She enjoyed a signing ceremony earlier this week with family, friends and Cardinal Ritter staff.Left: Aniyah Brown on FOX 2 in 2015 (File Photo). Right: Aniyah Brown after committing to Ohio State (Photo courtesy: Ray Brown)According to a report from The St. Louis American, Brown is a four-time individual state champion for Cardinal Ritter in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Her fastest times for the 100- and 200-meter dashes are listed as 11.86 seconds and 24.3 seconds respectively.According to Brown's Twitter page, it appears she was considering opportunities at the University of M...

Positively St. Louis: SLDC is laying the groundwork to reignite Downtown West

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:40:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is focused on building and rebuilding streets to help stimulate economic development in Downtown West, where our new MLS Stadium was built.  While SLDC did not have a hand in attracting an MLS team to St. Louis, the work of the SLDC determined where in the city it would locate. Getting the land lined up allowed MLS to see the vision to build a stadium in downtown St. Louis. A development board staffed by SLDC, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) secured rights to purchase property and assigned those rights to the MLS.By working infrastructure deals to get developable land to the MLS, LCRA helped reactivate more than 31 acres of wasted space in the City of St. Louis, providing the ability to build on a previously unbuildable area.  Today, three practice fields and a training center sit where there once was a highway, and St. Louis is home to the best soccer complex in the MLS. Downtown West has seen the comple...