Western Wildfires Strain Resources as More Than 100 Large Fires Burn
Wildfire activity remains at an unusually high level across the United States, with more than 100 large fires burning and tens of thousands of firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents around the country.
FDA Proposes New Oversight for Food Ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing a major change in how new food ingredients are monitored, requiring manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine an ingredient is “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.
NOAA: July 2026 Was Hottest Month on Record in Contiguous U.S.
July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous United States, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Gasoline Costs Fall
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.1% in July while gasoline prices fell 2.9%, according to new federal inflation data.
NASA Prepares Roman Space Telescope for Late-August Launch
NASA is preparing the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for an Aug. 30 launch from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.
Heat Advisory Expands, Extended
The National Weather Service has expanded the Heat Advisory for all of the Lakes Region and extended it until the end of the week.
City of Branson Holds Public Meeting on Proposed Indoor Sports Facility
The City of Branson is seeking input for an Indoor Sports Facility.
Man Dies After Vehicle Crashes into Lake Taneycomo
A 79-year-old man from Forsyth is dead after a vehicle he was driving went into Lake Taneycomo.
Application Period Open for Wildfire Kits Through Arkansas Department of Agriculture
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through October 2, 2026.
Eugene Raymond “Gene” Fischer
In Loving Memory of Eugene Raymond “Gene” Fischer
Wanda Marie Parton
Wanda Marie Parton, 84, of Gassville, Arkansas
Another Delay for Highway 248 Bridge Reopening Over Flat Creek
Another delay as been announced by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the completion of a bridge project in Barry County. Citing weather and supply chain issues, MODOT says in a release that the opening of the new State Highway 248 Bridge over Flat Creek new Jenkins has been pushed back to early October. Crews […]