Do you have a slight cold? It could be the latest variant of COVID. The Omicron subvariant EG.5 is now the primary variant in the United States and, like other sub-variants, is ...
Read More »American optimism rises on reports Omicron is more like a mild cold
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy as Omicron doesn’t live up to the media hype. The news comes as scientists around the world criticize governments for scaring the public about ...
Read More »Where do birds go when it’s cold?
Ever wonder where birds go when it’s freezing cold, or rainy or even storm? That’s a question many bird lovers ask. Bird Cams project leader Charles Eldermire provided an interesting look at ...
Read More »Three winter storms take aim at area through Monday
Just as the ice has disappeared from streets in the Kansas City area, and temperatures are hitting the 50s Wednesday and Thursday, forecasters are warning of a snowy four or five days ...
Read More »Wednesday could see -35 wind chills across region
Forget the often silly names meteorologists give weather conditions. Just stick your head outside. It’s cold. But don’t keep it out too long on Wednesday as temps may stay in the single ...
Read More »10 tips to make winter running less miserable
Sometimes, the seasons seem to change overnight. One day, you’re ticking off miles on a brisk, 50-degree afternoon with sunshine overhead; then the next morning, the temperature dips below freezing, and your ...
Read More »Lack of Sunspots points towards record cooling
Scientists say Earth’s atmosphere is about to get hit by some record cold – but it’s not because of anything caused by humans. It’s because of a lack of sunspots which means ...
Read More »Escaping cold, homeless fill shelters overnight
Frigid temps are pushing more homeless to seek shelter. Area facilities were packed Monday night as temps dipped to 7 degrees in many areas. More than year ago, Kim Clays’ her husband ...
Read More »Cold weather catches Rescue Mission, others off guard
Area ministries that serve the homeless were caught off guard by the recent, seemingly instant, change from summer to fall. The Kansas City Rescue Mission as one of those ministries and says they currently ...
Read More »China training pilots to target U.S.
For years, foreign policy and military experts have been warning that China, not Russia, is America’s biggest threat. That theory gained weight this week after a new report was released. China is ...
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