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How to know if your plants are suffering in the heat

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Not only is the ongoing heatwave making it tough for us humans to stay upright, it's also stressing the life we have growing in our gardens and yards. But how do you know if your plants are struggling or thriving in the dry and hot weather?Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Amy Medley, a horticulturist at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to find out how to know if your garden is under heat stress.Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - KXAN/CurrieMeteorologist Kristen Currie, KXAN News: As we get into the back end of summer, a lot of us might be concerned about our yards and gardens given the heat and lack of rain. So joining me today from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is Amy Medley. Amy, any tips or tricks you have for those who are concerned about how dry we're getting outside?Amy Medley, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Right now, the plants have kind of slowed down their growth, so we don't have to be out doing too much in the gardens. Bu...

Gophers football: Projected two-deep roster to start preseason camp

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

The Gophers football team’s offense welcomes back five starters for the 2023 season.Minnesota’s largest area of transition is along the offensive line, where all three interior lineman have departed, including All-America center John Michael Schmitz.The U also must replace record-setting tailback Mo Ibrahim. They are expected to use a by-committee approach in the backfield this fall.The Gophers will elevate quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who made five starts in 2022, and complement his big right arm with a host of pass-catchers, a group led by preseason-hyped tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford.Projected two-deep roster going into fall camp:OffenseQB — Athan Kaliakmanis (3); Cole Kramer (2)RB — Sean Tyler (1); Zach Evans (4)WR — Corey Crooms Jr. (1); Kristen Hoskins (4)WR — Chris Autman-Bell (1); Le’Meke Brockington (3)WR — Daniel Jackson (2); Elijah Spencer (2)TE — Brevyn Spann-Ford (1); Jameson Geers (3)LT — Aireonte Ersery (3); JJ Guedet (2)LG — Tyler Cooper (2); Cade McDonnell (4)...

I-94 open again as BCA investigates use-of-force incident involving state trooper

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

A portion of Interstate 94 West is open again in North Minneapolis as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension continues to investigate what it is describing as a “use-of-force incident involving a Minnesota State Patrol trooper.”(Screen shot courtesy of 511mn.org)“It happened on I-94 in Minneapolis,” the BCA said in a Tweet. “More information to come.”I-94 West was closed for several hours between Interstate 394 and 49th Avenue North, which is exit 226, according to a Minnesota Department of Transportation map.View more traffic info, including cameras, at MN511.org.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Sex-trafficking sting nets 11 arrests in St. Paul, authorities say Crime & Public Safety | Marijuana is legal in Minnesota Aug. 1, here’s what you need to know Crime & Public Safety | 4 dead, 2 injured in separate aircraft accidents in Wisconsin, authorities say Crime & Pu...

Everything happening in Lake George in August

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Summer goes on in the village of Lake George. Weekly music keeps going in the village, with something to hear just about every day in Shepard Park. In Glens Falls, LARAC is debuting a new arts fest for artists under 40, to show what the younger generation is creating. Here's what's going on across the Lake George region this August. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ongoing/weekly eventsBolton Landing Summer Concert SeriesEvery Tuesday until the end of August, 7-9 p.m.August music includes Roadhouse 60's Band (Aug. 1), Fenimore Blues (Aug. 8), Marty Wendell (Aug. 15), Jacksland (Aug. 22), The Switch (Aug. 29)Rogers Memorial Park Bandstand, BoltonFree concertsFamily firework cruisesThursdays, 9-10 p.m.Weekly fireworks cruisesWaterfront cruises, 2 Kurosaka Lane, Lake GeorgeTicketsLake George Dinner Theater: "Shear Madness"Tuesday-Saturday every week, July 29 - Aug. 26Intimate dinner theaterHoliday Inn R...

Albany school staffer, youth sports worker charged with unlawful surveillance

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Latham residents were arrested and are accused of unlawful surveillance, one being an employee of the City School District of Albany, and another being involved in local youth sports. Kristy Koldis, 45, and Joshua White, 46, both face several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, around 5:17 p.m., troopers received information that inappropriate photos of children were being exchanged on the internet. Police say an investigation found Koldis and White reportedly took the pictures of a child without their knowledge while compromising positions. Koldis is employed by the City School District of Albany, and White is actively involved in local youth sports. Koldis was placed on administrative leave from Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School after her arrest, per police. Both were arrested and taken to Latham State Police for processing. Johnstown man arrested in fatal Wilton crash Ko...

Johnstown man arrested in fatal Wilton crash

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Johnstown man was arrested on Sunday following a fatal crash in Wilton. Richard Irelan, 45, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 7:52 p.m., police responded to a motorcycle and pickup truck crash on the I-87 exit 15 off-ramp in Wilton. Police say the passenger of the motorcycle, Amanda Sullivan, 43, of Johnstown, was severely injured and was taken to Saratoga Hospital for treatment. A short time later, police received word Sullivan had succumbed to her injuries at the hospital and was declared dead.Police identified Irelan as the driver of the motorcycle. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and other traffic and vehicle law violations. 1 hospitalized in early morning Troy shooting Charges:Second-degree vehicular manslaughterDriving while intoxicatedOther traffic and vehicle law violationsIrelan was taken to Wilton State Police for processing where he r...

Ben Frederickson explains impact of Sunday's Cardinals trades

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Time is ticking on the MLB trade deadline, but the St. Louis Cardinals made some moves as sellers Sunday that could possibly kick off a series of other moves. Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton are now Texas Rangers. Jordan Hicks is now a Toronto Blue Jay. The Cardinals dealt three pitchers on Sunday for a prospect-heavy return, which included four pitchers. Cardinals trade frenzy begins: Montgomery to Rangers, Hicks to Blue Jays FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne sits down with St. Louis Post Dispatch sports reporter Ben Frederickson to discuss the impact of these trades. They also discuss what the deals mean for pending free agent Jack Flaherty, plus what to make of an awkward weekend for Nolan Arenado having to answer questions about his no-trade clause. The MLB trade deadline is 5 p.m. CT on Tuesday.

Man dies, two others hurt in highway crash near Rolla

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. - One man has died and two others a hurt after a highway crash Sunday afternoon near Rolla.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that James E. Clark, 62, of Rolla, died from the crash. A 56-year-old man and 63-year-old woman from Florissant, Missouri, were also hurt in the collision. Corpse flower now blooming at Missouri Botanical Garden The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on Highway 63, roughly six miles south of Rolla city limits. According to the crash report, investigators say Clark was making a left turn and failed to yield to a vehicle with two others. The collision caused Clark's vehicle to overturn, while the other vehicle went off the roadway and ended up in a ditch. Clark was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other man and woman involved in the crash are hospitalized with "moderate" injuries, according to MSHP. MSHP Troop I, which covers part of south central Missouri, is investigating the crash.

Motorcyclist killed in crash that forced closure along Hampden Avenue in Englewood

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

Englewood police investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist appealed for public help.The crash happened Sunday around 2:50 p.m. on Hampden Avenue west of South Broadway. It forced the closure of eastbound Hampden for more than three hours, according to an Englewood Police Department news release. An accident reconstruction team was working at the scene.The victim was not identified. No other information was released. Anybody who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Englewood police.Please see attached media release regarding the fatal accident this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/tOUCyzhu4l— Englewood Police Department (@PoliceEnglewood) July 31, 2023

Thousands of L.A. renters may face eviction as COVID back rent payment deadline approaches 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:47:16 GMT

Tuesday marks the deadline for tenants in Los Angeles to pay back the rent they couldn’t pay during the COVID-19 pandemic, and tenant advocates are wary of a spike in homelessness during the city's current housing crisis. The rent due on Aug. 1 is for the first year and a half of the pandemic. Many renters said they simply don’t have the ability to pay thousands of dollars in the next 24 hours and that they are starting to worry about being evicted, but landlords claimed that they have been waiting for the money for 18 months and can’t wait much longer. “Wages are not comparable to the rents,” said one tenant at a rally. “We know that [Karen Bass] did a lot last week for the unhoused, but we are going to have many, many more unhoused if we don’t have a permanent eviction plan in place.”  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will be holding a press conference on Monday to discuss both landlord and tenant rights and what resources might be available to renters who don’t ha...