1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (317+ words) The unrelenting cold weather may have you dreaming about the longer, warmer days of summer. However, if you want to get the most out of your home this summer, it might be a good idea to start planning your big…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (97+ words) In light of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits being cut off, this week Hy-Vee is offering $3 meals to adults and free meals to children. Natalie-Elizabeth Tan is the business reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She writes about…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (82+ words) Dogs with double coats may also benefit from grooming services like blowouts to help de-shed any unnecessary hair and promote airflow and proper temperature regulation. A dog acclimated to the warm ... Diane Frazier is the features reporter for the Jefferson…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (562+ words) In the hunt for affordable international flights, many travelers are willing to switch their airline or destination to the cheapest options available. But have you ever thought of switching up your departure airport to find a more affordable fare? The…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (974+ words) Fireflies have long been a staple of summertime, ordinary insects by day that become dancing sparks of light at night. Sadly, their magic is disappearing. One in three firefly species may be at risk of extinction, according to the International…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1855+ words) ANAHEIM, Calif. -- When rocker Eddie Cochran released "Summertime Blues" in August 1958, the concept of "the song of summer" was born. It had a catchy melody with a chugging beat and lyrics that anyone whose summer wasn't going to plan could…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (750+ words) You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long. As heat waves blast the world like a blow dryer on high, folks are reaching for anything that promises a little personal chill: portable…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (570+ words) As temperatures in Missouri rise, it's important to keep pets safe from overheating. Local pet owners have plenty of advice on how to keep pets cool in the summer. Christie Lewis owns two dogs: Anya, a 6-year-old golden retriever, and…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (40+ words) I am sure we all remember our time as young children when we enjoyed the long, lazy days of summer, where the only thing on our schedule was to make the most of the daylight while school was not in…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (30+ words) So here are AP's 2025 song of the summer predictions across categories, with past victors for reference. Song of the summer that inexplicably came out in January: "NUEVAYoL," Bad Bunny ......