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.
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.
Eugene Raymond “Gene” Fischer
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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 […]
Border Battle Branson Pirates and Harrison Goblins
The Branson Pirates and Harrison Goblins will renew their cross-state football rivalry later this month when the teams meet Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in Branson. Both Branson’s published schedule and Harrison’s official athletics schedule list the matchu
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke
As the heatwave continues through the Ozarks, the National Weather Services releases information on the differences between two heat illnesses. According to their release, signs of Heat Exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Individuals with heat exhaustion should move to a cool area, loosen clothing, and sip water. Untreated head exhaustion could […]
Area Health Departments Monitoring Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases
As cases of food borne viruses continue to spread across the country, area and state health departments continue to monitor the situation locally. According to the information posted Monday by the Arkansas Department of Health, 252 cases have been reported statewide including 24 in Boone County and 11 in Carroll County. In Missouri, the Department […]
Heat Advisory Expands into Arkansas
The Heat Advisory that began in southern Missouri continues until Wednesday while a new Heat Advisory has been issued for the border counties in northern Arkansas.