Death Toll Mounts From Midwest Ice Storm

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The death toll from a powerful winter storm rose to 36 across six states Monday as utility crews labored to restore service to hundreds of thousands of Missouri households and businesses enduring cold weather without electricity for heat and lights.

The crews hoped to take advantage of moderate weather expected Monday _ with only a few lingering snow showers and flurries _ before temperatures plunged back to the single digits Monday night.