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Everybody Say 'Freeze!' Video Shows Descent Of Cold Front On U.S.

Kelsey Proud — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:09:45 +0000

Don't worry, no mittens, coats or hats are required to read this post.

The deep freeze much of the country has experienced this past week (along with some areas in the rest of the world) is visualized by the NOAA in this new video. It's like seeing your breath on a freezing day, but on a massive scale:

http://youtu.be/XAdv6uAJPxM

Winter Weather Advisory Issued For St. Louis Area

Rachel Lippmann — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:05:23 +0000

The St. Louis area may have missed out on a white Christmas – but a white New Year’s Eve looks likely.

National Weather Service meteorologist Butch Dye says a storm system will bring an inch or two of rain and snow to the area. A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 9:00 this morning until 6:00 a.m. New Year’s Day.

United Way Offers Services For Cold Weather

Adam Allington — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:38:37 +0000

With the cold weather moving through the St. Louis area, the United Way of St. Louis is urging people to take advantage of its free help line.

United Way spokeswoman Carrie Zukoski says people in need of temporary shelter from the cold, a warm meal, or even a place to stay should call 2-1-1 for help.

State Supreme Court To Hear St. Louis Stormwater Case

Rachel Lippmann — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:53:25 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District can charge for stormwater service based on how much water a property absorbs.

The decision extends a nearly four-year-old legal battle over the agency’s so-called "impervious fee." Two lower courts have ruled that it was not a fee at all, but a tax – and therefore had to be approved by voters under the Hancock Amednment.

When it comes to stormwater service, MSD is facing a perfect 'storm' of problems

Rachel Lippmann — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:38:09 +0000

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac ended a summer-long dry spell. But for some customers of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, it meant flooded backyards and basements.

For decades, MSD funded its stormwater service with a patchwork of different taxes, which allowed the agency to meet its regulatory requirements. But repairs were a different story.

Some parts of the region were flush with cash for capital projects. It took others months or years to accumulate enough funds for even basic repairs.

Earlier this year, a state appeals court struck down a potential solution - a fee based on how much water a property could absorb. An appeal to the state Supreme Court is pending.

For now, MSD has gone back to its old taxing districts - allowing the lingering problems to get worse.