Women's Health Wednesday: Alzheimer's disease
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There are more than 6 million Americans, age 65 or above, living with Alzheimer's disease and the majority of them are women. Not only are women more likely to develop Alzheimer's, they're also more likely to be the caregiver to someone with the disease which can take a toll on their health. The Alzheimer's Association says female caregivers may experience higher levels of depression and impaired health than men.One of the main reasons women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's is because of age an overall life expectancy. There are some this women can do to reduce their risk.In this weeks Women's Health Wednesday, we explore more about this topic with Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, MD, a neurologist with Albany Medical Center.Police called to St. Louis Ranken Technical College campus
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
ST. LOUIS -- There is a large police presence at Ranken Technical College in the 4400 block of Finney in St. Louis. Officers were called to the campus for a report of shots fired.Police say that they are not classifying the incident as a shooting. They have also not found a victim.Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is above the area. Police have streets blocked off and workers wearing hard hats can be seen standing outside one building. There are dozens of St. Louis City police and campus security vehicles parked in front of buildings.This is a developing story. More information will be posted here as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom. Refresh this post for the latest update.KEZK flips the switch to 2023 holiday music
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
ST. LOUIS – Blair Ledet, a familiar face from FOX2, recently made her debut on KEZK 102.5 FM by kicking off the holiday season with the switch to Christmas music. Ledet had the honor of starting the festive musical journey with Mariah Carey's timeless hit, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Julie Tristian, 102.5 on-air host, shared her enthusiasm for the music, saying that it brings joy and happiness to everyone. She received several texts and messages from eager listeners inquiring about when the music would start. The timing is an annual tradition the station keeps a secret. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon Tristian plays holiday hits from 6 to 10 a.m. and again from 12 to 5 p.m. Listeners have been requesting their favorite Christmas songs, with Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," The Carpenter's "Home for the Holidays," and the ever-popular Michael Bublé tracks topping the list. What is even more exciting is that listeners can now enjo...The Eagles performing at Enterprise Center in February
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Rock band 'The Eagles' recently announced seven new shows for their 'Long Goodbye' tour. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the shows on Tuesday, February 6. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.Over time, the Eagles have achieved 14 Top 40 hits. Their 1976 album 'Hotel California' is also the third best-selling album of all time.'Long Goodbye' TourJan. 16: Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure ArenaFeb 6: St. louis, MO | Enterprise Center Feb. 10: Omaha, NE | CHI Health Center OmahaFeb. 13: Tulsa, OK | BOK CenterFeb. 17: New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King CenterMarch 4 : Orlando, FL | Amway CenterMarch 14: Charlotte, NC | Spectrum CenterSt. Louis's vibrant culinary scene is now a movie
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis's vibrant culinary scene is about to make an appearance on the silver screen as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival. The screening is scheduled for November 15 and is set to last for 30 minutes.The film titled "The Flavor of St. Louis" will showcase various restaurants in the area, including renowned establishments such as Indo and Sado, Take Root Hospitality, and La Pâtisserie Chouquette. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election The film is a platform for the restaurant owners—Nick Bognar, Michael and Tara Gallina, and Simone Faure—to share their stories. "Flavor of St. Louis" offers viewers a delightful tour of the best dining destinations in St. Louis.This film is part of an eight-documentary series event held at the Alamo Drafthouse. Other featured films include "The Places Music Has Taken Me: An Unfinished Story of Sarah Bryan Miller," "Mr. Z: What Happens Early in Life Lasts a Lifetime," and "We Are Distance Runners: The Marathon Hat ...Four more ski areas open this weekend, with Vail’s earliest opening in 25 years
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
Vail, Breckenridge, Loveland and Wolf Creek will open this weekend, bringing to eight the number of Colorado ski areas welcoming skiers and snowboarders. For Vail, it will mark the earliest opening since 1998.Colorado ski areas that previously opened include Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Eldora and Winter Park. Copper Mountain is scheduled to open on Monday.Vail, Breckenridge and Loveland open on Friday. At Vail, both gondolas will be running. The Eagle Bahn from Lionshead will serve a beginner area at Eagles Nest, and Gondola One will be running from Vail Village to Mid-Vail. Two Mid-Vail trails will be open, Ramshorn and Swingsville, served by the Mountaintop Express lift to the summit.“Swingsville is a green run, but it’s a little bit of an advanced beginner run,” said Vail spokesman John Plack. “Ramshorn is an intermediate run. We’re expecting at least 55 acres to be open. If we can make more snow, and we get a good natural snowfall, we’ll open wh...4 SoCal militia members convicted on Jan. 6 charges
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
Four Southern California men have been convicted on a litany of federal charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Menifee resident Erik Scott Warner, 48; Temecula resident Ronald Mele, 54; and Lake Elsinore residents Felipe Antonio Martinez, 50, and Derek Kinnison, 42, were found guilty Tuesday of felony counts of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and obstruction of an official proceeding, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.All four also were convicted of misdemeanor counts of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, as well as and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds. Additionally, Warner and Kinnison were convicted of felony counts of tampering with documents or proceedings.The four are all members of the Three Percenters, which The Atlantic described as "an umbrella militia based on the myth that it took just 3 percent of the population to fight and win the Revolutionary...Chino police open fire as suspects attempt to run them over, CPD says
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
Chino Police Department officers opened fire as a man drove a vehicle toward them early Wednesday morning, but it remains unknown if anyone was struck, as "at least two suspects are outstanding," police said.A few minutes after 4 a.m., officers found a truck hauling a reportedly stolen trailer at Ramona and Edison avenues, police said in a news release.That truck driver refused to stop, even driving "over the front of a Chino Police vehicle with an officer still inside," police said.Eventually, the truck was disabled and two people exited it. One of those people "entered an awaiting vehicle which then drove directly at Chino Police officers at a high rate of speed, narrowly missing one," the release said.That's when at least one officer opened fire, though it's unknown if anyone was hit, as two suspects remain on the loose.One person was taken into custody, and no officers were injured.Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Carlos Dominguez at 909-334-3124 or cdominguez@ch...Girl, 12, struck and killed by van while in Apple Valley crosswalk
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
A 12-year-old Apple Valley girl died after she was struck by a van on Monday.Journee Buchanan-Williams was in a crosswalk on State Highway 18 at Apple Valley Road a few minutes after 11 p.m. Monday night when she was hit by a white Ford Transit driven by 58-year-old Darren Rottino, also of Apple Valley, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.Buchanan-Williams "suffered major injuries" and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where she "later succumbed to her injuries," officials said.Rottino was uninjured and remained at the scene to cooperate with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy S. Esparza at 760-240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. To remain anonymous, call WeTip at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com.Knott's Berry Farm reopens Xcelerator after two-year hiatus
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:31:39 GMT
Knott’s Berry Farm has reopened one of its famous thrill rides after a two-year hiatus.Xcelerator, a 1950s-themed roller coaster, has reopened to park guests, Knott’s Berry Farm officials confirmed to KTLA. The ride initially closed in October 2021 to receive a new paint job and reopened briefly, only to close again in March 2022 for maintenance, the Orange County Register reported. Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm owner will merge to create amusement park giant During the coaster’s downtime, the Buena Park, California amusement park installed a new hydraulic launch system from the coaster’s original manufacturer, Intamin Amusement Rides.Xcelerator has been in operation since 2002, according to Roller Coaster Database.Social media users posted videos of people enjoying the ride once again after it reopened. The coaster accelerates from zero to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds with the help of its hydraulic launch system. Guests then “fly 205 feet into the air before immediately hurtling 90 degr...Latest news
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