AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety: A t-bone crash in Fidelity (Apple Road & Mo-59) sent a 19-year-old Joplin woman to Mercy Carthage with non-life-threatening injuries; the 18-year-old pickup driver was unhurt. Motorcycling Safety: In Camden County, a motorcycle crash on Oakbend Road left a rider seriously injured after a left turn at Irish Drive. Travel Costs: AAA says the national regular gas average jumped 15 cents to $4.09, with crude volatility tied to Middle East tensions. Missouri Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports the cheapest regular in Scott County hit $3.31 (week ending July 18), while Cape Girardeau drivers cite rising prices even as the city averages $3.77. Family-Friendly Stops: A new Little General travel center near I-70/Route Z in Columbia opened 24/7 with EV superchargers, food, and a dog park. Outdoors & Camping: The Dyrt named 60 “Best Places to Camp” for 2026—book early as summer sites fill fast. Local Events: Springfield Public Schools hosts its Back to School Bash July 25 at the Expo Center with free lunch, supplies, and activities. Big Attractions: The Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive continues its coast-to-coast tour, with Missouri stops on the route.
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