AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHistoric Flood Response: Missouri’s flash-flood emergency escalated as Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters airlifted 200+ stranded campers from Camp Taum Sauk near Lesterville, with Gov. Mike Kehoe declaring a state of emergency and urging anyone near rivers and streams to move to higher ground. Road & Corridor Planning: MoDOT will hold a public meeting July 21 on the Hwy. 61-67 corridor study (Arnold to Pevely), and crews are set to begin ADA sidewalk upgrades and route resurfacing in Stone, Taney, Lawrence, Jasper, Newton and nearby areas starting July 20. Travel Value Watch: Skyscanner ranked the most affordable 2026 World Cup host cities based on flight and hotel costs—useful for travelers planning trips around major events. Summer Safety on the Road: Gas prices and driving conditions remain top-of-mind for road trippers, with multiple Missouri counties reporting low weekly fuel prices and storm-related power outages still being tracked in mid-Missouri. Campground Caution: Flooding also triggered rescues at nearby Reynolds County campgrounds after rapidly rising water and a reported building collapse.
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