(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

Watch out for severe weather in the metro area by late this afternoon and into late tonight.

Some of the DOGE cuts are being clawed back in court with a federal judge ordering thousands of probationary workers who were fired to go back to work.

Police make an arrest in the Affton racist vandalism case. Messages were spray painted on both Affton High School and Rogers Middle School. The individual was turned into authorities by his mom.

Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on the government funding bill.

Sen. Eric Schmitt is blowing the whistle on what he calls the "censorship-industrial complex." 

The American Gaming Association is estimating that Americans are going to wager over $3 billion on March Madness!

In spring training action, the Cardinals and Houston Astros played to a 1-1 tie. Up next: the NY Mets this afternoon at 5:10pm.

Blues lost to the Penguins in Pittsburgh 5-3. Up next: facing the Wild in Minnesota on Saturday night at 7pm.

(8:20am)  Some Democratic Congressional folks had a press conference on Thursday and they complained about the GOP,  including spending cuts and other issues, including THIS. one. We discuss the person from Delaware...a man in a dress who says that Republicans are weird and bizarre. That's Congressman Tim "Sarah" McBride, who was lecturing everyone while wearing a dress, makeup and heels!! And WE'RE the weird ones! He says he wants to put the focus back on culture wars. Alright, dude, let's go! We didn't let it go, and we're winning.

Police make an arrest in the Affton racist vandalism case. Messages were spray painted on both Affton High School and Rogers Middle School. The individual was turned into authorities by his mom.

Oregon mental health worker who identifies as a turtle. Uhhhhhhhh...OK. Story here: https://nypost.com/2025/03/13/us-news/oregon-mental-health-board-consumer-jd-holt-uses-turtle-pronouns/

(8:35am)  Today is March 14. It's 3.14! We discuss Pi Day, both pizza and dessert!

(8:50am)  One more look at today's weather forecast with severe storms expected by early evening in the metro area. 



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