The Chris Plante Show

Maybe it's a little something to remember them or just some super realistic Halloween decoration.

If you don't know that violent weather is a possibility in Missouri during May, you probably haven't lived in the Show Me State very long if at all. Even with that expectation, there is an extraordinary weather pattern now being forecast which could mean explosive and more violent than normal weather could impact Missouri this May.

Sometimes I see a statistic that makes no sense to me at all. This one does. It's a stunning survey that shows an alarming number of Missouri residents who are skipping meals just to pay for housing.

I think I know the answer to this question, but the internet is confused. Is Missouri a part of the Midwest or is the Show Me State part of the Great Plains? The answer (and concepts) are more complicated than you think.

You really can get busted if you mow your lawn in Illinois outside of certain time periods.

It wasn't big enough to cause any damage, but an earthquake Wednesday along the New Madrid Fault was reportedly felt by dozens in Missouri based on initial reports.

Illinois is known for its many great small towns, but one has risen above the rest and has been named one of the top 100 best small towns in America.