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82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
When do hummingbirds leave Missouri for fall migration?
Before too long, hummingbirds will embark on their annual migration south in search of warmer climates for the fall and winter months. Over the next several weeks, these tiny travelers will gradually leave Missouri, marking the end to their spring and summer stay.
Eureka will no longer hold its annual scarecrow festival
The city of Eureka will no longer be invaded by scarecrows every October. Julie Wood, Eureka’s city clerk and communications director, said the decision to end the annual festival was made in the spring after other organizations showed little interest in helping plan the annual event. The first scarecrow...
Two allegedly assault woman at Six Flags in Eureka
Eureka Police arrested a St. Louis man and woman, both 30, after they allegedly assaulted a woman in the line for the Mr. Freeze ride at the Six Flags amusement park, 4900 Six Flags Road, Capt. Michael Werges said. Officers were called at about 5:45 p.m. Aug. 11 to the...
Olivia Wood: “Until the world becomes less binary, I try and stick in it."
Olivia Wood is a non-binary college student who falls “somewhere on the queer spectrum.” They spoke about growing up in a rural area, and how going away to college has helped them grow and better understand their gender beyond the binary. Alphabet Soup shares LGBTQ+ Missourians’ stories through...
Missouri and the Midwest are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change
Where the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers meet north of St. Louis, the powerful waterways form a line in the middle of their flows, at first refusing to mix together in their new union. As it cuts across the state on its way to meet the Mississippi, the Missouri River irrigates...
Six Flags implements new Fright Fest chaperone policy for those 15 and under
EUREKA, Mo. — Six Flags has introduced a new chaperone policy for attending Fright Fest this year. Those 15 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old, according to the policy. The new requirement starts Friday, Sept. 13. Chaperones...
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