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Missouri’s teen drivers among the worst in the country, data shows
SUMMARY: Missouri’s teen drivers are among the worst in the U.S., with data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association showing young drivers nearly four times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than older drivers. Missouri ranks as the fourth worst state for teen driving safety, with the third highest teen driver fatality rate and the second highest for speeding-related fatalities. Poor road conditions, especially in urban and rural areas, contribute to these dangers. Experts advise parents to continue riding with their teens even after they get their licenses to help reinforce safe driving habits.
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, young drivers are nearly four times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than older drivers. Missouri is among the top five states with the worst teen drivers, according to the NHTSA. Illinois ranks No. 40.
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A crowd saw a man get shot. Decades later, nobody claims to know who did it
SUMMARY: A true crime podcast, *Morbid*, revisits the unsolved 1981 killing of Ken McElroy in Skidmore, Missouri. Known as “the town bully,” McElroy was accused of numerous crimes but avoided conviction through intimidation. On July 10, 1981, he was shot in broad daylight in front of around 50 people, yet no one came forward. The community, fed up with his reign of terror, allegedly took justice into their own hands. Despite FBI involvement, the case closed without indictments. Over 40 years later, with many witnesses deceased, the murder remains unsolved, and locals continue to keep the secret.
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Joe’s Blog: 90s coming with some nasty storms (6/16)
SUMMARY: Kansas City has yet to hit 90°F this year, though summer’s heat and humidity are building. A very moist atmosphere will fuel possible storms Tuesday into Wednesday, with flooding downpours the main concern. Models show varying rainfall totals and locations, with uncertainty about where storms will hit hardest. Severe storms are more likely late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, but flooding poses the greatest risk due to moisture-rich conditions and possible training storms. There’s also a chance for strong “wake low” winds Tuesday. The first 90° day could arrive later this week or weekend as the pattern shifts.
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Blair’s Social Second: What hobbies did you enjoy before social media and technology?
SUMMARY: A growing number of people are rediscovering “grandma hobbies” to take a break from constant phone use and social media. According to a Wall Street Journal report, activities like crocheting, scrapbooking, baking, crafting, and reading are on the rise. Eventbrite reports that interest in scrapbooking and junk journaling has doubled since 2023, while Shopify notes an 89% increase in cross-stitch pattern sales. A survey found 71% of U.S. adults have participated in a craft project in 2024. The Blair’s Social Second segment encourages viewers to share the hobbies they enjoyed before smartphones took over daily life.
What hobbies did you enjoy before social media and technology?
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