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LIVE : Salsa in The Park

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns About Salsa in The Park

There are free salsa classes offered every Friday at 7:45 pm at the gazebo in Island Park! KVRR’s Jackie Kelly learns some of the dance moves taught in the class from the instructor, Eric Sarfo Amponsah. More information about the classes can be found on their Facebook here. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community, News…

Melinda’s Garden: Keeping Trees Healthy

On a sweltering summer weekend, give your favorite shade trees a good turn in return.

It takes a hot, sticky, summer’s day to make you fully appreciate the trees in your yard. From casting welcome shade from the glare of the sun, to cooling your property and helping to cut down on energy costs, trees are one of the single best investments in your garden you can make. To keep your trees green, cool and…

Experiments with KVRR Meteorologist Scott Sincoff: Quick-Sand Goo

Fun, Easy, Kid-Friendly Science Experiments

This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff is making Quick-Sand Goo in his science experiment. What you Need: Corn Starch Water Mixing Bowl How to Create Quick-Sand Goo: First, you put in about a quarter of the box of corn starch with a half-cup of water and then start to mix it up together. Slowly continue to add the two substnaces in…

LIVE: PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks With Kara Gloe and Aaron Juhnke about their PB&J School Fundraiser

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Kara Gloe, the organizer, and Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company’s co-owner, about their PB&J School Lunch Fundraiser. Along with learning about the event, Jackie tried two unique PB&J sandwiches. The fundraiser will be held at the Junkyard Brewing Company on Saturday July 22 from 12-4 pm. More information can be found here. Categories: Morning –…

Tech Tip Today: Malware

How to scan for the bad stuff.

When your computer’s acting up, there’s a pretty good chance it’s malware to blame. But do you know how to go through your computer to verify that’s what’s to blame? Let Francie Black walk you through the troubleshooting process on this week’s Tech Tip Today.   Categories: Morning – Features

App of the Week: Happy Cow

Us herbivores need to be fed, too.

One of the greatest things about travel is getting to try the local cuisine. One of the worst things about travel is trying to navigate the local food scene with no clue as to whether or not they’ll serve the vegans, the vegetarians, the gluten-free, the diabetic, and the everybody-else in your travel party at the same restaurant. That’s where…

Thinking Green: Laundry

Get your whites green (and white again).

It can be a dirty business, making our environment as clean as possible. So when it comes to taking care of Mother Earth, you’re also going to need to know how to remove the earth you’ve acquired on your clothes in the process. Turns out there is a greener, more environmentally-friendly way to wash your laundry. Let Danny Lipford fill…

Ask Danny: Choosing The Right Gutters

Protect your home's foundation with these inside tips.

When it comes to choosing new gutters, it isn’t just aesthetics you have to keep in mind. Gutters need to be good because they keep water away from the foundation of your home. And even in the midst of our drought in region, we’re still getting some precipitation. You don’t want to find out the hard way you made the…

Melinda’s Garden: Controlling Bad Bugs

The good, the bad and the ugly.

Not all bugs are bad. When it comes to the garden, though, when bugs are bad, they’re horrid. Sure, there are pesticides available commercially, but then you’re putting chemicals on your plants you may not want or need. Melinda Myers shows us some quick fixes you can try, including encouraging beneficial bugs, before you break out the chemical applications to…

Experiments with KVRR Meteorologist Scott Sincoff: Ice Cube Rope

Fun, Easy, Kid-Friendly Science Experiments

This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff conducted the science experiment, Ice Cube Rope. What you need for the experiment: Glass Chilled water Foot-long piece of string Kosher salt Ice Cubes How you conduct the experiment: First you need a glass full to the brim with water. Then, you stick some ice cubes into the water so that it just nearly overflows…