5 Things to Know Today: Feb. 7, 2012

1. The weather

The National Weather Service says we can expect a 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

2. Gas prices

According to DetroitGasPrices.com, the lowest reported gasoline price in the White Lake area as of Monday night was $3.42 per gallon at the gas station.

3. On this day in history

According to History.com, in 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow landed at New York's Kennedy Airport--and "Beatlemania" arrived. It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with "I Want to Hold Your Hand." At Kennedy, the "Fab Four"--dressed in mod suits and sporting their trademark pudding bowl haircuts--were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans who caused a near riot when the boys stepped off their plane and onto American soil.

4. In the news

Huron Valley School might be in the market for a new Superintendent.

5. Nominations for Kohl's Scholarship

Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers for the 2012 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted Feb. 1 – March 15 at kohlskids.com, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,200 young volunteers more than $440,000 in scholarships and prizes honoring kids who have made a positive impact on their communities.