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Across much of the U.S., winter is not as cold as it used to be. The four warmest Januaries on record have all occurred since 2016. In Missouri, winters are about four degrees warmer on average than in 1970 — and farmers are starting to feel the effects.

Illinois does not have safety regulations for warehouses like the Amazon facility hit by a tornado late last year in the Metro East. That means workers in surrounding buildings, and in the Amazon operation, once it’s rebuilt, won’t be any safer during the next major storm.

The soldiers who used deception to defeat Hitler in World War II have finally received the Congressional Gold Medal — nearly 80 years after they served in what’s become known as the “Ghost Army.”

Rung For Women is trying a new strategy. It is using personal coaches to help women climb the economic ladder. The initiative comes as U.S. Census numbers show women consistently earn less than men and the gap widens over time.

St. Louis blues and soul great Denise Thimes returns to the theatrical stage in the Metro Theater Company's production for young audiences. It is the first time the 2018 musical, based on a popular children's book, will be performed in St. Louis.

Some in the St. Louis area are sticking to at-home workouts as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. But others say going to a gym is to break a sweat is worthwhile, even during a pandemic.

A New Missouri House map could lead to more competitive elections. That’s the assessment of a University of Missouri Political Science professor. The revised House map has received unanimous support in Jefferson City.

The current Wentzville School District superintendent will shift to the same job with the Rockwood district in July. Curtis Cain’s move comes as Rockwood parents push back on COVID-19 protocols and the district copes with contentious debates over race and equity.

Gene Dobbs Bradford is leaving Jazz St. Louis this week after leading the organization for more than two decades. He helped bring internationally-renowned jazz acts to the city. Bradford is joining the Savannah Music Festival.

A new docuseries focuses on how Black comedians got their shot at Hollywood's famed Comedy Store. Comedian and St. Louis native Guy Torry founded Phat Tuesdays after moving to Los Angeles in the early 90s because many club owners wouldn't give Black comedians a chance to perform.

More low-income Missourians are now eligible to receive public health insurance following the expansion of Medicaid. That includes people leaving prison.

New St. Louis County Police Chief Kenneth Gregory says his appointment is probably one of the biggest changes ever in the department. The county's first Black police chief moves into the job as officials are dealing with ongoing racial issues and discrimination lawsuits.

Many school districts are dealing with a teacher shortage by luring substitutes with higher pay and easing requirements. An Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents survey shows 96% of responding districts have a "substitute teacher shortage problem."

Veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for “presumptive” VA disability benefits last year. But their claims are adding to the agency’s huge backlog.

After three attempts to qualify for the Olympics, St. Louis-area native and speedskater Ian Quinn is competing for Team USA in Beijing. He is focusing on possibly winning a medal and the pandemic.

Some rural Missouri counties have COVID-19 vaccination rates as low as 12 percent. That is fueling some of the largest coronavirus outbreaks in the country. Political beliefs and a distrust of government are some reasons why people are not getting the shots.

The pandemic has exacerbated the growing gap between people with extreme wealth and those struggling to make ends meet. What does wealth inequality mean and what does it look like in St. Louis?

The director of African American Studies at St. Louis University says the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s calls for economic equality and workers’ rights have been diluted around the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Christopher Tinson discusses why politicians ignore King’s call for economic rights.

A shortage of MetroBus drivers has prompted the suspension of six routes and changes to dozens of others. As a result, riders are waiting longer at bus stops in the often bitter cold or missing work when buses don’t show up.

Coyotes have become fixtures of American life, from the biggest cities to the open range. The number of coyotes in Kansas has nearly tripled since the 1980s and they're unwelcome around ranches, farms and homes. One response is to hunt them, but the canine still finds ways to survive. Listener note: This story includes the sound of gunfire and depictions of hunting animals.