Snow should end by about 5-6 pm everywhere throughout the Southeast Missouri Region. Up to another inch or so in the heavier spots remains possible. Travel still remains very hazardous. A cold weather advisory remains in effect this evening for extremely cold wind chills and temperatures. This transitions to a rare extreme cold warning for life-threatening wind chills and temperatures through Tuesday morning. Warming Centers are available throughout the region.
On this edition of the show we talk with Allie Bruner, Director of SEMO's Autism Center; Dr. Samantha Siemers shares how the university's Department of Agriculture sets students up for success and Christy Mershon drops by with an update from Continuing Education.
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