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Schools dismissing early because of sweltering heat

2 years ago
Some local school districts in the bi-state area are dismissing students early this week in an attempt to avoid the heat. One Metro East school district says it's prepared for the scorching start to the school year.
Kelley Hoskins

'Corn sweat' and why it's heaping on the humidity

2 years ago
ILLINOIS — Regions blessed by large swaths of farmland can also be cursed with season spikes in humidity thanks to "corn sweat." You see, as corn and other crops grow, they give off moisture through their leaves. This happens throughout the growing season but reaches its peak as crops mature. Thanks to the US National [...]
Chip Brewster

Pumpkin spice scented trash bags are back

2 years ago
Craving more pumpkin spice in one's life? How about bringing the essence of fall to the trash? And no, this isn't about throwing it all away; it's about infusing the trash bags with that fall scent.
Liz Dowell

Crash closes WB I-70 near 170, snarling area traffic

2 years ago
ST. LOUIS -- Commuters should look at a traffic map before leaving today. Crashes are slowing traffic. One serious crash on I-70 is slowing down traffic on other interstates and side streets. I-70 WB is completely closed at I-170 due to a crash blocking all lanes. Traffic is currently being diverted off the interstate at [...]
Joe Millitzer