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How to avoid Christmas tree fires this holiday season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- While Christmas trees are common in many households during the holiday season, they do come with risks. If not properly tended to, natural trees can dry out, making them more flammable. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, Christmas tree fires can be extremely serious and caused $12 million in property damage between 2016 and 2020. Additional data from the National Fire Protection Association between 2016 and 2020 indicates electrical failures or malfunctions were factors in 34% of Christmas tree fires, and 20% of the fires were due to a heat source placed too close to the tree.To avoid Christmas tree fires, the FASNY recommends keeping trees at least three feet away from any heat source, including fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights. Trees should be well hydrated and placed in areas not blocking an exit, such as a door or ...

FDA warns St. Louis company of mold and more unsanitary conditions at noodle plant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to a St. Louis company after an inspection revealed there were unsanitary conditions, including mold, at its noodle manufacturing plant. The FDA says it inspected the Wan-Gee Foods, Inc. plant in the 10000 block of Midwest Industrial Boulevard earlier this year between May 2-24. An FDA warning letter was released nearly half a year later, on Nov. 9. According to the letter, FDA investigators acknowledged "serious violations" of federal standards for manufacturing and regulating food. It adds that various nRTE noodles products processed in the facility "may have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health." St. Charles County bill against welcoming immigrants fails to pass The FDA also claims the company "did not identify and evaluate the hazard of bacterial growth and/or toxin formation" within its practices and found "apparent black mold" that "covered approximately 30 percent of the c...

Nancy Brannon: Dateline revisits decades-old St. Louis cold case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Family members and local authorities are still searching for answers nearly four decades after Nancy Brannon disappeared from the St. Louis area.Nancy Leah Brannon was reported missing on Nov. 25, 1986 at the age of 34. Investigators say she was last seen near Grand Boulevard and Delor Street in south St. Louis. Brannon's car and purse were found at her apartment in Shrewsbury, Missouri, the next day. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Brannon has not been seen since then. Brannon's disappearance was recently the subject of a Dateline NBC feature. A research team interviewed her niece Melissa Daus, who shared vivid memories of the last day Nancy was seen, plus some context clues in hopes of solving the lengthy cold case. Win tickets to see Chris Tucker on December 4th at Stifel Theatre! Daus said she went to dinner with Brannon on the evening of Nov. 24. She last recalled her wearing blue jeans with a white button-up shirt and a gold chain with a gold cro...

Opinion: Hot, rainy and extreme. What explains the crazy Colorado weather in 2023?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

What explains the crazy Colorado and Denver weather?Colorado broke more than 350 daily maximum temperature records while Denver also witnessed accelerating heat records this year. Grand Junction recorded 107 degrees on July 17. Average temperatures in western Colorado are now at least four degrees warmer than pre-industrial levels. Colorado recorded around 1,400 storm reports in 2023, more than double the number of reports in 2022.Was this wild weather an anomaly? Was it because of the El Niño pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean? No, not an anomaly. And not only because of El Niño, but primarily because of a long-term warming trend caused by climate change.Several recent reports have indeed confirmed that this is affecting many weather and climate extremes such as heat waves, drought, wildfires, heavy precipitation, and powerful storms. These include reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2022, the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) annual Emissions Ga...

4 people who died outside in Denver over weekend likely overdosed, city officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

The four people found dead outdoors in Denver over the cold, snowy weekend all likely died of drug overdoses, according to the city’s public health department.Two people were found dead Saturday — on Wewatta Street near Union Station and northeast of downtown in Jefferson Park — and two on Sunday — on South Broadway in Baker and on East Colfax in City Park, the Denver Police Department reported.While the cases will not be finalized for several weeks, preliminary testing suggests all four likely suffered fatal drug overdoses, said Tammy Vigil, a spokesperson for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, in an email Tuesday.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, during autopsies, noted no definitive signs of hypothermia from the weekend’s frigid temperatures, Vigil said. A police spokesperson previously had told The Denver Post that investigators didn’t believe either of Saturday’s two deaths were related to the cold snap.Overdose deaths in Denver s...

Disneyland brings back Southern California resident ticket offer for 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

Disneyland is once again rolling out discounted, multi-day ticket offers exclusively for Southern California residents.Beginning on Dec. 5, Southern California residents can purchase three-day single park tickets for $225, allowing guests to visit Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure on weekdays. The $275 three-day single park ticket deal is good for weekend visits, theme park officials announced Tuesday. Disneyland offering discounts on kids’ tickets The weekday tickets can be used on Monday-Thursday visits, while the weekend tickets can be used on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.The three-day, one-park tickets can be used on non-consecutive days and guests can purchase  Park Hopper and Genie+ add-ons.The discount tickets can be used from Jan. 2 through June 2, 2024, subject to park reservation availability, according to a news release.   Disneyland updates pin trading guidelines Under the deal, single-day tickets cost $75 per day for the weekday ticket deal and $92 ...

Jeremy Decorah Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Crash on Indio Boulevard [Indio, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

29-Year-Old Passenger Dies in Car Accident Near Sun Gold StreetINDIO, CA (November 28, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Jeremy Decorah was declared dead following a two-vehicle crash on Indio Boulevard.The crash happened around 5:00 a.m. in the area of Indio Boulevard and Sun Gold Street.At this time, the cause of the collision remains unclear. However, reports indicated that the crash involved two vehicles.Responding emergency personnel transported a passenger in one of the vehicles to JFK Memorial Hospital where they died.Later, authorities identified the deceased passenger as 29-year-old Jeremy Decorah. Decorah’s city of residence has not been disclosed to the public.It was unclear if the occupants of the other vehicle suffered injuries.Those with further information regarding the fatal car accident are encouraged to contact Indio Officials as soon as possible.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the v...

Mark Lee Rogers Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Highway 135 [Orcutt, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Rice Ranch RoadORCUTT, CA (November 28, 2023) – Mark Lee Rogers died Sunday morning in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision on northbound Highway 135. The incident occurred at approximately 12:34 a.m., just south of Rice Ranch Road.According to reports, a passing vehicle hit the victim and immediately fled the scene without contacting authorities or rendering aid.Medical personnel arrived and located the unconscious pedestrian down on the road. Crews later identified the deceased pedestrian as 33-year-old Rogers, of Paso Robles.Following preliminary duties, police did not released any additional details.Officers shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during clearing operations. Once available, further details will be provided.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Lee Rogers. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.Losing a loved one in a pedestrian crash can come with a heavy burden. Do no...

Manuel Ortiz and 1 Other Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Shattuck Place [Orange, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

Humberto Flores Arrested, Two Pronounced Dead after DUI Crash near Tustin StreetORANGE, CA (November 28, 2023) – Manuel Ortiz and another individual lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident on Thanksgiving night at Shattuck Place. The event unfolded at approximately 8:20 p.m. within the 700 block of North Shattuck Place, near the intersection of Tustin Street and East Mayfair Avenue.According to reports, a southbound Ford F-250 collided with a parked Chevrolet Silverado, and the force of the impact propelled the Ford into two pedestrians in close proximity.Upon arrival, medical personnel pronounced both victims deceased at the scene. Manuel Ortiz was identified as one of the deceased victims. Law enforcement successfully located and apprehended the fleeing driver. Humberto Lopez Flores, a 26-year-old, is currently facing a range of charges, including vehicular manslaughter.In response, Ortiz’s family initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses. Witnes...

Breanna Moreno Died in Single-Vehicle Accident on North Litchfield Road [Goodyear, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:35 GMT

28-Year-Old Driver Dies after Crashing into Palm Tree on West Palm Valley BoulevardGOODYEAR, AZ (November 28, 2023) – Early Friday morning, police were called to a solo car crash that killed Breanna Moreno.The fatal accident happened on November 17th around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of North Litchfield Road and West Palm Valley Boulevard.According to the Goodyear detectives, 28-year-old Moreno was the driver of the only vehicle involved. Investigation showed that she crashed into a palm tree where she ended up suffering extreme injuries.Furthermore, first responders transported Moreno to the hospital and unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and died.Moreover, the authorities suspected speed as the contributing factor to the incident. The roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the road has since been reopened to the public.An active investigation is still underway, and any witnesses are urged to call the Goodyear Poli...