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Old Christmas trees are being re-purposed to do more than be turned into mulch. (Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)
Want to keep that old real Christmas tree around your home a little longer and put it to good use? There are ways to do it. (Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)
A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes what appears to be one of the warmest years on record. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)
Tornadic outbreaks were recorded in several parts of the Southeast during a stretch of days after Christmas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
The year-to-year transition will be reflected weather-wise by above normal temperatures in much of the country experiencing deep cold in the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a cold outbreak in the Eastern two thirds of the nation could also bring precipitation to parts of that area during the period of January 6 – 12.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says chances of snowfall should increase throughout the coming week as colder air established itself across much of the country.
The trend of more distinct lines where precipitation, especially snow, falls in the West is expected to continue from the last days of 2024 into the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)