Medical Education: Mizzou leaders celebrated the opening of a new medical school facility in Springfield, a $10.3 million building that will let students complete all four years in the city starting next year. Gambling Crackdown Lawsuits: Two lawsuits in Cole County challenge Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s crackdown on slot machine games, arguing businesses are being threatened with prosecution without clear legal standards or due process. World Cup Travel Buzz: Kansas City is set for its first-ever World Cup knockout match Friday, with Colombia taking on Ghana at 8:30 p.m., drawing major fan interest from the metro area and beyond. Holiday Safety & Heat: Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging July 4 travelers and boaters to plan around construction, use MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, and follow safety rules as Independence Day traffic and boating enforcement ramps up. Outdoor & Fire Safety: Missouri’s Department of Conservation reminds families to keep fireworks and campfires under control and watch for wildfire risk during dry summer conditions. Road & Travel Disruptions: MoDOT plans a major Route Y bridge closure in Henry County starting the week of July 6 for up to 73 days, with signed detours in place. Family Park Plans: Northeast Missouri state parks are rolling out July activities, including dark-sky programming and petroglyph tours at Thousand Hills State Park. Local Tragedies on the Road: Multiple serious crashes across the state are reported, including a fatal pedestrian hit on I-270 and deadly motorcycle crashes in Gentry County and elsewhere.