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Today's Weather: Chilly with Clouds and Sun

4 days 23 hours ago
You can expect a cool day with intermittent clouds and some sunshine. The high will reach 48 degrees, with a low around 38. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 11 to 12 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. It will feel a bit chillier, with a feels-like temperature near 43 degrees. This morning will start cool with some clouds, but as the day progresses, conditions will be a mix of sun and clouds. Winds will keep the air moving steadily. After sunset, clouds will thicken, and it will become breez

Hospital-at-home program extended by US House, awaits Senate consideration

4 days 23 hours ago
A popular program allowing Medicare patients to get hospital care at home would be extended until 2030 under a bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and awaiting consideration by the Senate.  The bill was passed by the House on Dec. 1 and referred to a Senate committee the next day. The federal government […]
Tim Henderson

Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses

5 days ago
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption,” President Donald Trump said at a White House roundtable event Monday. Trump said repeatedly the funding was available thanks to tariff revenues, framing his aggressive trade policy as a boon to farmers rather than a drag on […]
Jacob Fischler

Tuesday, Dec. 9 - A radical response to conspiracy theories

5 days ago
University of Missouri sociologist Chris Conner has studied and written about conspiracy theories for years. And he says the belief in them is spreading beyond the typical fringe groups — it’s our friends and family, too. He shares why so many Americans are adopting even the most extreme-sounding ideas, and how to respond.

Brief warmup Tuesday before temperatures drop Wednesday

5 days 1 hour ago
ST. LOUIS — The region is headed for a welcomed break from the cold Tuesday, with temperatures climbing not only above-seasonal averages but also by nearly 20 F from Monday. Winds have shifted out of the southwest as of the morning, which will aid with the brief, mild temperatures Tuesday. However, this is short-lived. Another [...]
Haley Fitzpatrick