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How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree in 10 Easy Steps

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:05:56 +0000

It's hard to believe the holidays have come and gone in a matter of weeks, which means all of a sudden our "binge eating" is going to be frowned upon. It also means it's time to think about taking down our festive decorations. This can be a bummer not only because it's like getting rid of all seasonal cheer, but we also haven't the slightest idea how to get rid of our Christmas trees. Luckily, we've discovered a step-by-step instructional guide that walks us through this process in a painless manner.

Lost, Blind Dog Finds Way Back To Family In Time For Christmas

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:45:40 +0000

When Abby, an eight-year-old mixed breed dog that belonged to theÂ Grapengeter family of Fairbanks, Alaska went missing on December 13th there wasn’t much hope for a happyÂ reunion. Not only was Abby on her own in negative 40 degree weather, but she was blind. The family, which includes three children under the age of ten had, [...]

Father's Reaction to Getting a Ticket for Alabama Notre Dame Game Is Priceless

Jon Prell — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:00:47 +0000

Christmas is behind us and because of the snow storm, most of us will have plenty of opportunity today to take a closer look at the gifts we received. In just about every household on Christmas morning there is usually a reaction to a present that is for the ages. More often than not that type of reaction belongs to a child, but not in this case.

Five Most Disappointing Christmas Gifts I 'Had To Have'

Eric Cornish — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:00:32 +0000

You remember how it was when you were a kid. There was always toys you desperately wanted for Christmas. You knew you had to put it on your list to Santa. Why? Because you saw an awesome commercial for it! Here are the five top gifts I BEGGED for Santa to bring, and when he did, I was less than thrilled with the result

Blake Shelton Remembers Final Christmas With His Dad

Megan Pacella — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:00:18 +0000

For Blake Shelton and his wife, Miranda Lambert, Christmas 2012 will be tough. Shelton's father, Dick, passed away in January, making this the first holiday season the country crooner will experience without him.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

Young Mom Gives Her Son the Best Gift – Freedom Thanks to Telus

Jon Prell — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:00:03 +0000

The Telus company recently asked their Facebook fans a very simple question: If you could give anything to anyone, what would you give? They received many responses and most were very touching. They even decided to make a few of those come true, but one response stood out above the rest. Chelsea is a young [...]

Toys Delivered To Hospitals From 911 Gives Hope [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:55:11 +0000

Thursday was the day to deliver all the toys and supplies we collected during our 911 Gives Hope For The Holidays Toy Drive. We want to thank the Tri-State once again for your generosity and the local hospitals were thrilled with these donations. Watch the news coverage on Eyewitness News.

Should McDonald's Stay Open on Christmas Day?

Jon Prell — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:00:13 +0000

Like many businesses, McDonald’s for the most part stays closed on Christmas Day. Some restaurants will open Christmas, like Denny’s for example, who will open at 8 am at their Tri-State locations. It was reported today, however, that McDonald’s USA COO Jim Johannesen is encouraging franchises to stay open this year on Christmas Day. According [...]

Lee Brice Has 'Fresh' Christmas Album on His Bucket List

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:00:52 +0000

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Lee Brice. The 'Hard to Love' hitmaker reveals that he wants to record a Christmas album, but with a twist -- instead of yet another in the endless parade of half-baked 'White Christmas' renditions already out there, the singer-songwriter would like to make a holiday album that includes a lot of new material.

Elf On The Shelf – Good Clean Fun Or A Clever Lie

Jon Prell — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:00:12 +0000

Elf on the Shelf is a very popular tradition for a lot of people in the Tri-State and has been for a number of years, but what is the message the tradition is sending to the kids? That’s the question some parents groups are asking. You might be asking what the Elf on the Shelf [...]

WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan Grants A Christmas Wish For A Boy With Brain Cancer [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:05 +0000

There's a lot of reasons I will always defend pro wrestling as one of my favorite things in the world. Not the least of which is WWE, the biggest name in wrestling, and their willingness to do good deeds for their fans. Recently, a 6 year old boy with brain cancer, named Conner made a Youtube video asking to meet WWE Tag Champion, Daniel Bryan.

Kardashian Christmas Card – Leslie Unleashes With Questions

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:16:32 +0000

As I was scanning the internet for interesting material for us to talk about on-air, I came across what the media is calling a holiday tradition: the Kardashian Family Christmas Card. Excuse me for a moment while a grab a bucket! But wait, before I do, I need to ask you a few questions. Take [...]

CMA Country Christmas December 20th On ABC – Behind The Scenes

Eric Cornish — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:21:50 +0000

Enjoy the magic of the holidays with your favorite Country stars, as they perform classic Christmas songs and share their treasured holiday memories. It's a night of celebration guaranteed to get you in the spirit! "CMA Country Christmas" comes to ABC Thursday, December 20 at 9|8c on ABC, hosted by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles.

Watch The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley, Colbie Caillat, Katherine Jenkins, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Jennifer Nettles, and Keith Urban come together to ring in the holidays season.

Hasbro's Easy-Bake Oven Will Now Be Gender Neutral Thanks To 13-Year-Old's Petition

Jon Prell — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:38:31 +0000

McKenna Pope is probably a name you don't know, but the Easy-Bake Oven is a name you have known for decades, but how are the two related? Pope is a 13-year-old from Garfield, N.J.who petitioned Hasbro to make the Easy-Bake Oven more gender neutral because some little boys, her brother included, enjoy baking with it too.

14 Creepy Santas Who Might Give You Nightmares

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:00:26 +0000

We love Santa. We really do! He's probably the coolest old guy we know, spending his life making presents, managing elves and eating cookies. Truth be told, we're sort of jealous. The jolly old guy usually looks bright and cheery and not all that scary, which is yet another reason we're fans.

Lady Antebellum's 'On This Winter's Night' Goes Gold

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:30 +0000

Red, white, silver and green are the traditional colors of Christmas, but Lady Antebellum can be sure to add gold to the season’s palette for 2012. Why’s that? Well, the trio’s holiday album ‘On This Winter’s Night,’ which features the title track penned by the band members, has received gold certification from the RIAA, meaning [...]

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:00:16 +0000

Attention everyone: we now officially have T-minus eight days until Christmas, and preparation time is running out faster than we can shove holiday cookies in our mouths. We still have to buy last-minute presents, dig out those stockings from the back of our closets and make time for that awful office party.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'A Christmas Story'

TheFW Staff — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:54:26 +0000

Director Bob Clarkâ€™s classic holiday comedy has a distinction that few family movies can claim: Most people donâ€™t mind watching it over and over again. Thatâ€™s probably why TBS airs â€˜A Christmas Story,â€™ the movie based on the works of humorist Jean Shepherd, for 24 straight hours on Christmas Day. Parents love watching Flick get [...]

Ten Most Bizarre Nativity Scenes You Can Buy Online

Eric Cornish — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:00:41 +0000

It's always nice to see a Nativity Scene as part of a Christmas decoration. So often today, the lights and snowmen have taken the spotlight away from the true meaning of Christmas. Lately, some folks have taken some liberties with the traditional Nativity, and whether or not you think it's right to do so, here's the ten most bizarre examples I could find online.