Road Safety (Osage County): A Hartsburg man died and two others were hurt in a Highway 63 crash involving a pickup and two motorcycles; the motorcycle driver was ejected and later pronounced dead. Road Safety (DeKalb County): A Weatherby man suffered serious injuries after his SUV left Highway 6 and hit a stop sign and embankment. Road Safety (DeKalb County): Four people, including two teens, were injured in a Highway 36 crash near Osborn when one driver pulled into another’s path at a stop sign. Road Safety (I-435): Kansas City police are investigating a high-speed crash near the I-435/I-35 split that left one passenger in critical condition. Travel Planning (MoDOT): Mid-Missouri roadwork continues Aug. 10-16, with sidewalk, pavement, bridge, and ramp closures—drivers are urged to check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map. Back-to-School Help (Ava & Kansas City): Missouri Ozarks Community Health hosted a back-to-school bash with backpacks and supplies, while Kansas City’s Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council handed out 400 school-ready backpacks. Gas & EV Costs: The national regular gas average fell to about $4.06; Lake of the Ozarks boaters are also being urged to check weekend fuel prices before heading out. Outdoor Health Watch: Tick season is stretching longer, and health officials say tick-bite ER visits remain elevated. Lake of the Ozarks (Boating Safety): Local vendors are promoting reflective dock address signs to help emergency responders find boats fast.