Eight people died in traffic crashes in Missouri during the July 4th holiday period, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. That’s down from last year’s Independence Day period when 15 people were killed on Missouri’s highways. This year’s fatal crashes...
Keeping safety first on the Fourth should be top of mind for the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to State Fire Marshal Tim Bean. He said that fireworks can be very dangerous when misused. “Public displays provide the best sights, but if you decide to use...
Missouri’s Capital City is getting ready to ring in the red, white, and blue with the 2024 Salute to America. Streets in Jefferson City near the Missouri State Capitol will be closed off as thousands converge to celebrate America’s independence from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00...
The cost of a Fourth of July cookout has hit a record high, according to the American Farm Bureau. The organization puts together a sample menu every year, based on feeding ten people at a cookout, and this year it rings in at $71.22. Bernt Nelson is an economist with...
Tarkio, in northwest Missouri is planning on ringing in the red, white, and blue this weekend with the Wingnuts Flying Circus, an airshow dedicated to celebrating aviation and freedom. The one-day event is Saturday, July 8. Brooks Hurst is the Airshow Manager. He...
