AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSevere Weather & 4th of July Disruptions: Fourth of July storms slammed Missouri with widespread power outages and damage, including more than 80,000 customers without electricity around the Lake of the Ozarks and outages in mid-Missouri communities; Jefferson City also canceled its Salute to America concert after storm impacts. Heat Risk: Authorities suspect record-setting heat contributed to 25 deaths across the U.S., with heat also dampening some holiday plans. Boating Safety: A Missouri teen was seriously injured after jumping a wake on a Waverunner on Lake of the Ozarks; he was taken to Lake Regional Hospital. Local Travel Spotlight: Monett’s July 4 celebration will feature country/bluegrass veteran Kenny Ray Horton, whose “Missouri” song is awaiting Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature as the new state song. Road Trip & History: Route 66 travelers get a heritage stop with Yeakley Chapel, an 1800s Missouri church still serving locals near the old highway. State Accountability: A Missouri audit says Gov. Mike Parson’s office flights on state aircraft often lacked a clear public purpose, with missing or generic flight records. Nursing Workforce: Mid-Missouri hospitals are grappling with rising nursing turnover, with 2025 data showing increased rates after earlier declines.
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