SUMMARY: Drivers in Missouri are preparing for significant slowdowns on I-70 as construction season approaches. During Work Zone Awareness Week, MODOT urges safe driving as numerous work zones will emerge, following 23 fatalities in work zone crashes last year. Upcoming construction includes adding a third lane along eastbound I-70, resulting in night lane closures from 8 PM to 6 AM, expected to last until September. This $600 million project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety. Although opinions among drivers are mixed, most agree that the enhancements will ultimately benefit the region.

Next week is Work Zone Awareness week. With that being said, MDOT asks drivers to make safe choices. FOX 2’s Max Diekneite shares more.

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SUMMARY: Bissinger’s Chocolate is busy this Easter season, offering a variety of treats including chocolate bunnies, caramel eggs, marshmallow-filled confections, and hand-wrapped crème eggs. Their candy kitchen is bustling with seasonal creations, and they’re introducing new products like a summer truffle collection, alcohol-infused chocolates, and an ice cream parlor with unique flavors. A new café and bar, featuring local St. Louis food brands, is also in the works. As part of their expansion, they’ll soon have a new retail center with a bistro-style café. Customers can shop in-store or online for Easter-themed chocolate gifts.

ST. LOUIS – Tim Ezell and Chelsea Haynes take a tour of where all the chocolate magic happens. See how these expert chocolatiers crafts the perfect looking and totally tasty treats!

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SUMMARY: Webster Groves, along with several St. Louis municipalities, is encouraging residents to delay mowing their lawns this month to support local pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The initiative, called “No Mow April,” urges homeowners to leave their lawns untouched during a critical period when pollinators are emerging from hibernation and searching for food. By promoting natural growth and clover, city officials hope to foster sustainable living and enhance local ecosystems. Participants receive signs to display in their yards, sparking community discussions on the importance of supporting pollinator habitats. The initiative aims for continued growth in future years.

Some lawns in Webster Groves are looking a little wilder than usual this April—and that’s exactly the goal. The city is once again encouraging residents to hold off on mowing their grass for the month in support of pollinators like bees and butterflies that rely on early-blooming wildflowers to survive. The idea behind No Mow April is simple: delay cutting your lawn to allow natural plants like clover and violets to grow, providing much-needed food for pollinators emerging from winter hibernation. FOX 2’s Caroline Pettey reports.

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