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The armadillos are coming. The armadillos are coming. Actually, they're already here and there's evidence they may be mounting an effort to take over Missouri. I'll present my case as to why I am convinced this is the case.

It is a dangerous day to be traveling on the highways of northeast Missouri and western Illinois.

Whatever the snow total is where you are Wednesday morning, forecasters say you could get about that much more.

Her mother said she had the whole world ahead of her. Sadly, that's no longer a possibility as a 19-year-old named Alexxyss looked at her phone while driving and paid the ultimate price.

It's a little sad that people need to be rewarded just for doing what they should be doing already. But, as distracted driving becomes more of a life and death problem, it's a good thing that a new app rewards people for not messing with their phone when they're behind the wheel.

The northbound on ramp on Highway 61 and 24 at the south end of Palmyra will be closed until further notice.

New London's dangerous and sometimes deadly intersection is now permanently closed.

Maybe you have seen this sign as you approach the Bayview Bridge:

With winter weather bearing down on us, travelers will be under the gun to navigate safely.  With that in mind, here are the important numbers and sites you may want to check for road conditions in the Tri-State area.

The Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana is back open full time.