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The team behind beloved Dark Sky has returned with a new weather app that shows multiple possible forecasts at once, helping you understand when predictions are reliable. Instead of pretending weather forecasting is perfect, Acme Weather embraces uncertainty with transparency.
More than 1,200 volunteer scientists are advancing weather and climate research through the American Meteorological Society, organizing conferences, reviewing groundbreaking research, and making critical weather predictions possible. These behind-the-scenes heroes are building the next generation of meteorologists while strengthening communities against extreme weather.
A new drone program in Missouri could slash delivery times for critical medical supplies like blood samples and organ tissues to rural communities. The test flights connect Springfield, Rolla, and St. Louis, bringing faster care to areas where hospital closures have left patients traveling 20 extra miles for treatment.
A startup launched by Stanford students is beating Europe's top weather agency at predictions using AI and 400 weather balloons. Their forecasts are now as accurate five days ahead as traditional models are just one day out.
Veterans and first responders in Gladstone, Missouri, now have access to free, cutting-edge brain treatment for PTSD and depression. The new clinic opens as Missouri faces the nation's highest veteran suicide rate.
When a dog fell through thin ice on a frozen Missouri lake, firefighters didn't hesitate to plunge into the icy water for a heart-stopping rescue. The pup made it out safe, cold but wagging.
Your weather app might say sunny, but you step outside to rain. A new network of 78 weather stations across Wisconsin is fixing that problem by measuring conditions right where you live.
A weather tech company just secured $175 million to launch satellites that will revolutionize how we predict storms and plan for the future. The new constellation will help everyone from farmers to delivery drivers make smarter decisions about weather.
The UAE just gave its top weather scientist a ministerial role to fight climate chaos with artificial intelligence. Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous will deploy cutting-edge AI systems to protect the nation from increasingly wild weather patterns.
Fifty-five craft distilleries now operate across Missouri, generating over $150 million for the state economy and creating more than 1,400 jobs. Small towns like Rocheport are discovering that local distilleries attract visitors who spend the day exploring, dining, and supporting nearby businesses.
Missouri State University has awarded scholarships to hundreds of incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year, recognizing academic achievement and community leadership. The awards open doors for students who demonstrated excellence in the classroom and commitment to serving others.
The University of Missouri is proving that college works. For the third year running, more than 95% of graduates land jobs, continue education, or achieve other successful outcomes within six months of leaving campus.
Bank employees in West Plains, Missouri, give up $2 per paycheck so local students can chase their dreams. This year, five graduating seniors each received $2,000 to pursue careers in healthcare and engineering.
A Finnish designer created Current Rothko, a weather app that matches your local forecast to one of 89 abstract paintings by artist Mark Rothko. Instead of just showing temperature and rain chances, it tells you what the day actually feels like.
Springfield's Discovery Center just became NASA's only STEM Innovation Hub in Missouri, bringing $250,000 and national curriculum reach. This partnership will train the next generation of space workers across four states.
Four Missouri organizations are calling for volunteers to deliver meals, drive veterans to medical appointments, and brighten hospital visits. The opportunities welcome people of all ages to make a real difference in their community.
Missouri needs skilled birdwatchers to help track declining bird populations across five survey routes this summer. The volunteer effort is part of a 60-year conservation program that revealed North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970.
When rising waters trapped two people and their dog at a Missouri conservation area Sunday night, multiple rescue teams worked together to bring everyone home safe. The daring nighttime rescue showcased the power of coordinated emergency response.
Union members raised funds at a Top Golf event in Chesterfield to support the Missouri Works Initiative, a nonprofit helping Missourians access career training and job resources. The March 19th fundraiser brings new support to programs connecting laid-off workers with apprenticeships and recovery-friendly workplaces.
When water started rising fast at a Missouri conservation area Sunday night, multiple rescue teams worked together to pull two people and their dog to safety. Everyone made it out without a scratch thanks to swift coordination between five emergency response agencies.
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