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Weekend Outlook January 27-29, 2012

Michele Skalicky
  • See a college basketball game
  • Look for hawks and owls
  • See a movie
  • Watch police and firefighters compete

These Ozarks Hills: During Deep Mid-Winter's Short Days, Make Time for Dreaming

Marideth Sisco

In this month's installment of These Ozarks Hills, Ozarks native Marideth Sisco ponders upon the importance of spending these short days nodding off--or staying awake--to enjoy the endless potential of dreaming.

Heavy Doctors Avoid Heavy Discussions About Weight

Judith Graham

Physicians who pack on the pounds discuss weight loss less frequently with obese patients than doctors who have normal weights, a study finds. Overweight and obese physicians expressed greater confidence in prescribing weight-loss drugs than other doctors.

Springfield Campaign Counts Unsheltered Homeless Population

Brittany Donnellan

How do social service agencies keep track of how many homeless people are in a given area?  Well, in Springfield, they get out there and try to do a head count twice a year. KSMU’s Brittany Donnellan has details. 

Dengue Fever Cases Surge Worldwide

Nancy Shute

Dengue fever cases are soaring worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. They're also hitting closer to home. Two locally acquired cases were reported in Miami last year, and public health experts say we should expect more.

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