SUMMARY: Severe weather concerns for Kansas City are developing, with storms expected this afternoon and tonight. While data suggests storms may not be severe initially, heavy rains and potential severe conditions, including hail and winds, could occur after 3 PM. The timing of breaks in the clouds will impact storm severity. Tonight, another round of storms may bring stronger conditions, particularly south of the Metro, with winds and hail being the main issues. There is a 10% chance of significant tornadoes in the region, but confidence in a severe outbreak is low. Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding and traffic disruptions.

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SUMMARY: In the wake of a devastating storm in north St. Louis, the community has rallied together to offer support. Neighbors, churches, and volunteers are stepping up, providing essential help. In one case, volunteers are repairing a roof for free on a home that has been in a family for 72 years. Across the area, tables offering free food, clothing, and drinks have been set up, and faith leaders and non-profits are assisting with transportation and safety. One woman facing eviction received \$750 in donations to stay in her home. Despite the destruction, the spirit of solidarity remains strong.

In the wake of last Friday’s deadly storm, heartbreak has turned into action. With damage stretching across north St. Louis, the community didn’t wait for help—they became it. And what’s rising from the rubble is something powerful: hope, unity, and a fierce determination to protect what’s left.

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SUMMARY: A rare pre-contact Native American seed bag, possibly 500 to 2,000 years old, was donated to the University of Arkansas Museum by a Missouri family. Discovered in the 1960s in a Missouri Ozarks bluff shelter, it is considered one of the best-preserved organic artifacts from the region. The bag, containing ancient seeds and stone tools, likely relates to Indigenous use of bluff shelters, which preserve delicate materials in the humid climate. Researchers suspect a cultural connection to the Osage tribe. The museum is consulting the tribe on the artifact’s future care. The donation helps restore a significant piece of history.

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