Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong.

Across the Midwest, there are forecast of rain, snow, ice and flooding. That may make it harder to get to the polls in Wisconsin today. Polls have to remain open until 8 p.m.

A big trial is getting underway today in Minneapolis. State wants 3M to pay billions to help clean up chemicals it legally dumped.

GM says it’s going to start building Cadillac crossover at facility in Missouri. It means 500 current jobs won’t be cut.

Kansas and Missouri are designating portions of Route 66 a bike route.

Politics campaign season is often called the silly season. Angus P. Wolley has filed to be candidate for governor in Kansas. He can’t serve because he’s a dog. He’s a caring, nurturing individual, his owner and campaign manager says.