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Officials expand beach closures on July 4 due to hidden deadly bacteria
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
Clear skies and warm waters may tempt many to head to the beach this holiday weekend, but officials are warning millions of July 4 vacationers to think twice before entering the water because they could be infected with a deadly bacteria. States...
A Stuckey's in rural Missouri sells biryani and halal food to meet a growing demand
KCUR - Missouri
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July 4, 2025
Stuckey's was once a must-stop store on a road trip. With more than 400 locations, the iconic stores were known for their candies and classic Southern pecan log rolls. But it is new menu items that are attracting a different generation of...
Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now fastest-growing US metro for seniors
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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(AP) — A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years and older in the Myrtle...
High-Speed Rail Proposal Targets Missouri Route
100.9 The Eagle - Illinois
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July 4, 2025
If this is approved, it could revolutionize travel across America. There's a proposal for a high-speed rail service and the planned route cuts straight across Missouri. I first saw this interesting report shared by CDL Life, but the initial report...
BLM Reminds Boaters of Seasonal Restrictions on Upper Missouri River Segments
Hi Line Today - Montana
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July 4, 2025
HomeLocal NewsBLM Reminds Boaters of Seasonal Restrictions on Upper Missouri River Segments FORT BENTON, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management reminds boaters of seasonal motorized restrictions on designated wild and scenic segments of the Upper...
Missouri 4-H'ers explore equine careers across 5 states, Canada
University of Missouri Extension
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Equine Careers Tour, May 19-25, offered 40 Missouri youths the opportunity to explore careers in the equine industry through hands-on learning and professional engagement across...
Boone County Commissioner travels to Washington, D.C. to express concerns over 'big, beautiful' tax bill
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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Boone County Missouri's Northern District Commissioner Janet Thompson made a visit to Washington D.C. last week to advocate for county priorities in two key aspects of budget reconciliation legislation. According to a news release from the Boone...
Cooler than the beach: Underground attractions and cavern escapes to beat the heat
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Travelers look beyond the usual summer spots that are cooler than the beach, with underground attractions and cavern escapes to beat the heat. Natural formations offer a refreshing break from the surface without the need for artificial cooling....
1 gas station in cities throughout Adair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 12
NE Missouri News
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July 20, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Adair County selling...
Pacific woman dies after being struck while crossing Interstate 44
KTTN - Missouri
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July 20, 2025
A 61-year-old woman from Pacific was killed Friday night when she was struck by a car while crossing Interstate 44 westbound at the 249-mile marker in Franklin County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 9:08...
Bombs used in Israeli attacks on Gaza beach cafe are 230 kilogram MK-82s
Middle East Eye
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July 4, 2025
A 230kg bomb dropped by Israeli fighter jets on a beach cafe in Gaza on Monday was manufactured in the US, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Fragments identified by ordnance experts - as well as the huge crater left following the strike - show...
Traveling Trunk will help foster families in 24 counties
Phelps County Focus - Missouri
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Families who volunteer to care for foster children are scattered throughout 24 counties served by Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association. How can that support organization effectively support all those foster, adoptive and kinship...
Deepwater man killed when car hits tree in Henry County
KTTN - Missouri
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July 20, 2025
A 71-year-old man from Deepwater was killed Saturday evening when his car left the roadway and struck a tree along Southeast 1051st Road in Henry County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. as the man...
Osage Beach police chief meets with governor for signing of bill honoring Phylicia Carson
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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Osage Beach Police Chief Todd Davis joined Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe for the ceremonial signing of a bill designating the Grand Glaize Bridge as the "Police Officer Phylicia Carson Memorial Bridge." According to a Facebook post from the Osage Beach...
Knox the Fox shares Dorans’ Oahu vacation: Part III
Knox TN Today - Tennessee
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July 4, 2025
Over the past two Fridays, I have shared my friends’ perfect plan for visiting what most people have on their bucket list: a trip to Oahu, Hawaii. See some Oahu history and the first four days of their trip here and their next few days here. This...
AAA predicts record number of travelers this Fourth of July weekend
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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COLUMBIA — AAA estimates Missouri could see 1.2 million people making a 50-mile or more road trip out of their Fourth of July weekend. This figure is calculated through various economic data including stock market numbers, travel bookings and...
Missouri governor set to honor St. Louis rock station KSHE 95
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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KSHE staffers in a circa 1968 photo (from left) Sir Ed, Prince Knight, Gary Bennett, Shelley Grafman (holding sign), Steve Rosen, John Williams, Don Corey and Dick Merkle. Courtesy of St. Louis Media History Foundation JEFFERSON CITY — A St. Louis...
(LISTEN): Missouri state troopers to be visible during Fourth of July holiday; there are more than 1,000 work zones statewide
KWOS - Missouri
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July 3, 2025
Look for heavy traffic on Missouri highways today (Thursday) and throughout the Fourth of July weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says every available trooper will be on the roads and waterways throughout the holiday weekend starting...
Swimming not recommended at four state park beaches, including one at Lake of the Ozarks
KRCG - Missouri
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources released its weekly list of the status of Missouri State Park beaches for the 4th of July weekend. For the week starting Thursday, July 3, 2025, the DNR reported that four beaches were open; however,...
US Facing Storm Threats as Millions Travel for July Fourth Weekend
Newsweek
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July 3, 2025
With millions of Americans set to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, forecasters are warning stormy weather could produce potential hazards and hamper plans. Why It Matters The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecast that some 72...