Air Travel & Tourism: Allegiant launched new service at Columbia Regional Airport, with flights to Orlando-Sanford starting Wednesday and Destin-Fort Walton Beach beginning Friday—local leaders call it a major boost for mid-Missouri travelers and tourism. Road Trips & Family Fun: Team Grease Worms is back for the 2026 Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge, with a new route that includes Branson and stops across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri to raise money for Camp Able. Conservation & Outdoor Rules: Missouri Conservation Commission approved changes affecting nonresident deer hunting (antlered buck limit reduced for nonresidents without Missouri property) and is considering proposed rule changes that could add camping fees on MDC lands. World Cup Watch (Kansas City): The DEA is warning that large events can increase opportunities for drug trafficking and says highway enforcement will be a focus as visitors pour into the metro. Local Travel Disruptions: MoDOT selected a contractor for a major I-44 improvement project, and Sullivan County Route N near Green City closes June 4 for culvert replacement. Safety on the Road: Multiple crashes across the state left injuries and at least one fatality, including a deadly I-44 crash near Mount Vernon and a serious Cole County collision near St. Thomas.