AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoPublic Safety Honors: Gov. Mike Kehoe will present Missouri’s highest public safety medals Tuesday, Sept. 15, recognizing 18 law enforcement officers, three fire service members, and one paramedic, plus two civilians for lifesaving help. Road & Travel Disruptions: MoDOT rescheduled an I-70 westbound overnight closure in Odessa for bridge demolition, Sept. 16-17, with detours and lane shifts; separate statewide roadwork includes seal-coat projects starting Sept. 21 in Bates, Benton and Dallas counties. Family-Friendly Outdoors: The Missouri Department of Conservation teams up with the National Federation of the Blind for Adventure Day, Sept. 19 in Rogersville, featuring fishing, archery, kayaking and more with equipment provided. Gas Watch: Diesel prices stayed volatile in Missouri’s counties, with Worth County’s low at $5.17 (week ending Sept. 5) and Jefferson County’s low at $5.09. Local Culture & Events: Visit Joplin will host the Jefferson Highway Association’s centennial gathering Sept. 19-22, tying the historic “Pines to Palms” route to Route 66 celebrations. Tourism & Mobility: Frontier adds its first South America routes—nonstop Orlando to Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin—starting at $99 in December. Community Spotlight: Lake of the Ozarks gears up for BikeFest, WingFest and the Hillbilly Fair this week.
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