‘Poorly Drawn Pets’ fundraiser brings support to local shelter

KESQ on August 8, 2025

Luis Avila

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As animal shelters across the country continue to grapple with overcrowding, shrinking budgets, and growing demands, Animal Samaritans is turning to creativity — and humor — to help keep lifesaving programs alive.

‘Poorly Drawn Pets’ is back… and worse than ever. For a $20 donation, residents receive a one-of-a-kind portrait of their pet – intentionally drawn with more heart than artistic skill.

Behind the laughs is a serious mission. Every dollar raised through the campaign goes toward the shelter’s vital programs.

“The funds that we raise through out ‘Poorly Drawn Pets’ fundraiser all goes towards Animal Samaritans’ life-saving program. We have our no kill shelter, it’s going to help care for the animals that come through our shelter, we have programs for our veterinary clinics that provide medical care that’s needed for people’s pets and maybe they can’t afford it.”

Valerie Kattz, Animal Samaritans development & public relations

With shelters across the country overcrowded, officials hope this creative initiative will raise both awareness and support.

“That is a big problem for shelters throughout the country and definitely a problem here in the desert. What we do is we have a dedicated staff member that works with some of the high risk shelters and her job is to get animals out of the shelter before something happens to them and get them into the safety of no-kill shelters like ours.”

Valerie Kattz, Animal Samaritans development & public relations

The fundraiser highlights a serious cause in a lighthearted way, and proves that sometimes doing good doesn’t have to be picture perfect.

If you are interested in donating, click here.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more.

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US-20 delays and slower speeds starting next week for INL paving operations, says ITD

KIFI on August 8, 2025

News Release

The following is a press release from the Idaho Transportation Department:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) ­­— The Idaho Transportation Department is partnering with the Idaho National Laboratory to alert motorists of changes to their commute beginning next week.

Starting Monday, paving operations within the INL site will limit usual turning movements at the Puzzle, the junction of US-20, US-26, and INL. During morning and overnight hours, traffic will be able to make right turns only off US-20 into the site.

From 4 to 6:30 p.m., traffic at the Puzzle will be restricted to outbound only movement, with no inbound turns allowed.

Speed will be reduced to 50 mph on US-20 near and through the Puzzle while this work is completed.

Both inbound and outbound site traffic will be able to access US-20 from an alternative route at West Portland Avenue, Gate Three, one mile west of the Puzzle. No dedicated turning lane exists on US-20 at this intersection, so motorists are urged to be alert and slow down.

Flaggers will be present as needed when INL paving work is near the intersections of US-20 or US-26. Traffic control signs and lower speed limits will not be in effect when work is not actively ongoing along these roadways.

INL paving operations are expected to be complete and traffic running as usual by late September. 

INL employees should refer to internal communication regarding effects to their commute on roads within the site. Effects to US-20 and US-26 will be noted on the Idaho 511 app and at 511.idaho.gov.

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Coroner identifies 81-year-old Nancy Northman of Canada as victim in fatal I-15 crash

KIFI on August 8, 2025

News Team

UPDATE:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Authorities have identified the elderly woman killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot over the weekend as Nancy Northman, 81, of Brocket, Alberta, Canada.

Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner confirmed the victim’s identity and extended his condolences. “My heart goes out to Nancy’s family and friends during this difficult time,” Danner said.

According to Idaho State Police (ISP), the crash took place just after 5 a.m. at mile marker 89. A 21-year-old man from Idaho Falls was driving a 2015 Buick Verano southbound in the left lane when he struck the rear of a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country minivan. The minivan was driven by an 80-year-old man from Brocket, Alberta, Canada, and had Northman as a passenger.

Both vehicles came to a stop in the median following the collision. The driver and Northman were taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where Northman later died from her injuries. All parties involved were wearing seatbelts.

Next of kin has been notified, and the incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

ORIGINAL:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — An 81-year-old woman is dead and an 80-year-old man is injured following a two-vehicle crash on I-15 near Blackfoot early this morning.

According to Idaho State Police (ISP), the crash occurred just after 5 a.m. at mile marker 89. A 21-year-old man from Idaho Falls, driving a 2015 Buick Verano, was traveling southbound in the left lane when his vehicle struck the rear of a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

The minivan was driven by an 80-year-old man from Brocket, Alberta, Canada, who had an 81-year-old female passenger. Both vehicles came to a stop in the median after the collision.

The driver and passenger of the Chrysler were taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where the woman later died from her injuries. All people involved in the crash were wearing seatbelts. The Idaho State Police are currently investigating the cause of the crash.

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ABC-7 at 4: Back-to-school driving safety, closures you need to know

KVIA on August 8, 2025

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Now that all major school districts have resumed classes, it’s time to hear what TxDOT has to say about how drivers can help keep our kids safe.

Closures (TxDOT El Paso):

WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS

I-10 Widening West

Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound Los Mochis exit closed

Detour:  Traffic to use Transmountain Exit.

Crews will be installing overhead sign for ramp.

Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7

Saturday, June 21, 2025, through end of September 2025

I-10 West at Mesa exit ramp closed

Detour: Traffic to use the Resler westbound exit ramp and proceed to CD Lanes to access Mesa.

Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7

Monday, June 9, 2025, through end of August 2025

South Desert between Transmountain and Isela Rubalcava reduced to one lane

Transmountain West-to-East turnaround closed

Detour: Traffic through intersection at Transmountain.

Crews will be working on new roadway reconfiguration for South Desert

I-10 Widening West 2

Monday, August 11 through Saturday, August 16

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures

North and South Desert between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures

Crews will be performing dirt work and removing miscellaneous materials.

Sunday, August 10 through Saturday, August 16

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)

I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua left lane closed

Crews will be performing concrete placement for new pavement surface.

Through Spring 2026

Valley Chile Road Turnaround closed

Detour: Southbound traffic will continue on South Desert Boulevard to Vinton Road, make a left on Vinton Road, and make another left onto North Desert Boulevard. Northbound traffic will continue on North Desert Boulevard to Antonio Street, make a left on Antonio Street, and make another left onto South Desert Boulevard.

South Desert between Valley Chile and Vinton Steel left lane closed

Crews will be constructing retaining walls and widening the bridge at Valley Chile.

Artcraft

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artcraft east- and westbound between State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures

Crews will be performing illumination install and delivering construction material.

North Desert between Helen of Troy and Northern Pass alternate lane closures

South Desert between Clarkstone and Blue Sky alternate lane closures

Crews will be loading and unloading material and equipment.

Transmountain Rehab

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 (Transmountain) east- and westbound between Tom Mays and the Main Gap left lane closures

Crews will be working on punch list items.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

US-54 between Mesquite Hills and McCombs alternate lane closures

Crews will be constructing traffic detours.

Paisano Bridge Replacement

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Paisano (US-85) westbound between Executive and Doniphan one lane closed

Crews will be working on demolition and bridge work.

Continuous closure through Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Paisano (US-85) eastbound between Doniphan and Executive closed

Crews will be working on demolition and bridge work.

Mesa Safety Lighting

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesa both directions between North Desert and Remcon right lane closed

Crews will be working on drilled shafts and borings.

Loop 375 Border Highway Safety Lighting

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 westbound near Exit 20 (Paisano)/110 East shoulder and right lane closed

Loop 375 westbound between Customs and Cypress shoulder and right lane closed

Long-term closure

Loop 375 eastbound at Delta between Cypress and Customs right lane closed

Crews will be working on lighting improvements.

Guardrail Repair

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, August 11

Loop 375 eastbound between Paisano and Fonseca right lane closed

Tuesday, August 12

US-54 northbound between Trowbridge and Pershing shoulder closed

Wednesday, August 13

I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park and Executive right lane closed

Thursday, August 14

I-10 eastbound between Piedras and Copia right lane closed

Access Management

Continuous closure

Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 21

Spur 16 eastbound between Isela Rubalcava and Talbot right lane closed

Crews will be working on relocating inlet.

Maintenance

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dyer north- and southbound between Angora and Mesquite Flor alternate lane closures

McCombs north- and southbound between Gateway South and Stan Roberts alternate lane closures

Santa Fe entrance ramp to I-10 west between Yandell and Prospect right lane closed

Crew will be working on shoulder

Loop 375 east- and westbound between San Marcial and US-54 North Exit left lane closed

Crews will be cleaning.

EAST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS

Purple Heart 375 Widening Project

Friday, August 1 to Thursday, August 31

Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Purple Heart Highway (Loop 375) north- and southbound alternate lane closures between Montana Avenue and Spur 601

Crews will be placing RCP and constructing north-and southbound frontage road.

Continuous closure until further notice

Purple Heart Highway north- and southbound shoulder closures from Montana Avenue to Spur 601

Crews will be widening main lanes and constructing north- and southbound frontage road.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Tuesday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 13

Nightly 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Loop 375 main lanes closed between Zaragoza Exit Ramp and North Loop Entrance Ramp

Crews will be working on traffic striping and concrete barrier removal.

Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14

Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Loop 375 main lanes closed between North Loop Exit Ramp and Alameda Avenue

Crews working bridge joint repairs.

Monday August 11, to Thursday August 14

Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Loop 375 main Lanes southbound closure between North Loop Exit Ramp and Alameda Avenue

South Americas Avenue (frontage road) alternating closures at Zaragoza Road (POE), Pan American Drive, Socorro Road and Alameda Avenue Intersections at bridge underpasses 

Crews will be working on painting bridge structures.

Horizon/Darrington Reconstruction Project

Monday, June 30 to Friday, August 15

Daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emigrant Road will be closed between Darrington Road and Rodman Street

Crews will be working on subgrade and driveway.

Continuous closure beginning Friday, August 8 at 6 a.m.

Town Center Drive closed between Canyon Vista Drive and Darrington Road

Crews will be working on storm drain.

Continuous closure until December 2025

Pete La Rue Circle will follow detour entrance at Roslyn Drive and Exit Jasper Drive

Crews will be working on final subgrade, pavement operations and milling.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15

Daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

I-10 westbound between Lee Trevino Exit Ramp and Lee Trevino Entrance Ramp right lane and shoulder closure

Gateway West Boulevard passing Zaragoza Road left lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard before Zaragoza Road left lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard at Zaragoza Road turnaround complete closure

Crews will be painting concrete riprap and leveling decorative work.

Montana Widening Project

Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 13

Nightly, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road closed between Saul Kleinfield Drive and Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on traffic switch and moving concrete barrier.

Continuous closure until Friday, December 26, 2025

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road reduced to one lane from Lee Boulevard to Tierra Este Road

Montana Avenue and Joe Battle Boulevard intersection, northbound and southbound of Joe Battle through lanes closed

Montana Avenue westbound frontage road reduced to two lanes from Tierra Este Road to Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on building underpass.

Preventative Maintenance Project

Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 16

Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

State Highway 54 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I-10 (Van Horn)

Crews will be performing mobile operations on replacing roadway pavement markings.

Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 16

Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 a.m.

US 62/180 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Hudspeth/Culberson County lines and Texas/New Mexico state line

RM 1111 north-and southbound alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I10 (Van Horn)

FM 2249 west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between Wood Road and Ranch Road 1576

US 62/180 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between State Park Road and RM 2317

I-10 Frontage Road west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Boracho Station and 1 Mile east of Boracho Station.

US 54 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between Hondo Pass Drive and Texas/New Mexico State Line

Spur 601 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between US 54 and Loop 375

FM 2316 (McRae Boulevard) north- and southbound alternating between I-10 and US 62/180

I-10 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Horizon Boulevard and Ranch Road 793 (Fabens Road)

I-10 frontage road west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between I-10 JCT (West) and I-10 JCT (East)

US 85 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Stanton St and Loop 375 JCT

Loop 375 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Zaragoza Point of Entry and US 85/IH 10 JCT

US 62 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Stanton St and SH 20 (Alameda Avenue)

IH 110 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between IH 10 and Texas/Mexico State Line

Crews will be performing mobile operations, multiple and alternating lane closures on replacing roadway pavement markings.

Alameda Raised Median Project

Saturday, August 9

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alameda Avenue west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Rio Vista Road and Passmore Road

Contractor will be working on punch list.

Tuesday, August 11 to Friday, August 15

Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alameda Avenue west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Rio Vista Road and Passmore Road

Contractor will be working on punch list.

PROJECTS WITH CONTINUOUS CLOSURES

I-10 Hudspeth Safety Rest Area

Continuous closure until Friday, September 26

I-10 east- and westbound shoulder work between Fort Hancock and McNary

Crews will be working on surface grading.

Median Concrete Barrier Project

Continuous closure until further notice

Montana Avenue (US 62/180) east and westbound complete left lane closure between RM 124 and RM 126 (Guadalupe Peak)

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in work areas.

Closure is necessary for installation of median concrete barrier.

RM 652 Full Widening Project

Continuous closure until further notice

RM 652 westbound lanes reduced to one lane two-way traffic from FM 3541 to Kimble Draw Bridge

Closure is necessary for the reconstruction of the roadway.

RM 652 Full Depth Rehabilitation Project

Continuous closure until further notice

RM 652 east and westbound alternating lane closure 8.36 miles east of FM 3541 to Reeves County Line

Continuous two-way traffic, one-lane work zone requiring traffic to be alternating onto one lane and controlled by Temporary Traffic Signals with a 13-foot lane width restriction

Closure is necessary for the construction of new roadway consisting of full depth rehabilitation.

Please follow the detour signs in place on all projects.  All work is dependent upon weather conditions.

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911 lines restored in Cathedral City, remain down in Indio

KESQ on August 8, 2025

María García

UPDATE 8/8/25 – Cathedral City Police Department reports that as of 9:22 p.m. Friday night, 911 service has been restored for Cathedral City. They ask that people continue to call 760-770-0303 for all non-emergencies.

Indio Police have not yet announced any restoration time for 911 calls in Indio.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – 911 phone lines are down in Indio and Cathedral City, police announced Friday.

Both agencies said they are working on restoring it, but the exact timeline is unknown.

If you have an emergency, you are asked to call:

Indio: (760) 391-4051

Cathedral City: 760-770-0303

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Numerous flight delays reported at Palm Springs International

KESQ on August 8, 2025

Jeff Stahl

UPDATE: 8/7/25 8:04 AM – A brief outage led to a temporary ground stop at the airport. According to the airport administration, the ground stop has now been lifted, and flights are gradually returning to normal operations.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – We are tracking breaking news in Palm Springs, where a number of morning flights have been delayed at Palm Springs International Airport.

The airport’s flight status web page showed that nine outgoing flights were delayed.

KESQ News Channel 3 has heard from travelers at the airport that the cause of the delays is equipment-related.

Delayed passenger, Chris Schultzy, shared this photo with KESQ, saying the Southwest Airlines flight he was on had been stuck and sitting on their airport’s tarmac for an hour and a half.

We are working to get a comment from the airport administration on the cause for the numerous delays and will bring you updates as we get them.

Travelers may want to call ahead before heading to the airport for a flight today.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates on this breaking news alert.

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Viewers contact KRDO 13’s ‘The Road Warrior’ about paving needs on road near current project in Falcon

KRDO on August 8, 2025

Scott Harrison

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Many drivers who shop at the Walmart in Falcon are glad that the road behind it, Foxtail Meadow Lane, is currently being repaved, and that the Rolling Thunder Way intersection on the south end is part of that project.

However, some drivers are unhappy that all of the mile-long stretch of Rolling Thunder, between Meridian Road and Golden Sage Road, has not been repaved.

Since KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior reported a week ago on the start of the Foxtail Meadow project, several viewers have sent email messages expressing frustration, saying that county officials promised five years ago that Rolling Thunder would be repaved.

“It’s been bad for a long time, since I moved here 19 years ago,” said Ross Isaacson, who lives in neighboring Peyton but noted that shopping at Walmart is his only reason for driving on Rolling Thunder.

Isaacson gives the county credit for occasionally filling potholes there.

“My wife has driven down it and banged her head on the roof because she hit something,” he recalled. “They just spot-patch it, and then they’re done. They leave it for about three years, and then we don’t see anything. The school buses used it as a shortcut to the bus barn, but had to stop because it injured students.”

The Road Warrior drove the length of Rolling Thunder and saw many of the same conditions that led to the resurfacing of Foxtail Meadow.

When told of the concerns, a county spokesman confirmed that officials are considering whether to include Rolling Thunder on next year’s repaving list.

“That list is budget-dependent, but will likely be approved no later than the first quarter of 2026,” he said.

Isaacson said that he can’t wait to see it happen.

“If it doesn’t, I don’t know what we’ll do out here,” he said.

Meanwhile, crews have finished removing the old asphalt in the Foxtail Meadow project; they’ll grind up the material and use it as part of the new base on which to apply new asphalt.

The project could be finished by next weekend, weather permitting.

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Powerhouse Community Development hands out backpacks as Missouri families face rising school supply costs

KMIZ on August 8, 2025

Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

With the first day of school just weeks away, many families are bracing for rising school supply prices.

On Friday, Unity in the Community and Powerhouse Community Development teamed up to help ease that burden by handing out hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to help students get ready for the new school year.

According to the Yale Budget Lab, new tariffs of 10-40% on imports could drive shoe prices up 40% and clothing up 38%. The threat of increased prices has also drawn shoppers to stores quicker for back-to-school supplies. 

The National Retail Federation reports nearly 70% of shoppers started back-to-school shopping as early as July, up from 55% last year.

After serving 1,800 people last year, Powerhouse Community Development and Unity in the Community moved the start time of their annual back-to-school event to noon, responding to long lines that formed well before the 2 p.m. kickoff last year. But the earlier start times still drew large crowds. 

“When we got here at 8 am, they were actually already standing out here before then,” Erika Budford, the executive administrator of Powerhouse Community Development, said. “We started at 12 (p.m.) and by 1:40 we had already given out 1,400 backpacks.” 

By the end of the day, Powerhouse had handed out nearly 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies. 

“I’m definitely here for the free backpack and school supplies that they’re handing out.” Molly Burrows, a parent with multiple children in Columbia Public Schools, said. “Both my kids are in need of backpacks.” 

The event also featured more than 30 community resource agencies, including free sports physicals, haircuts and dental screenings. 

“I’ve actually learned a lot of different programs around Columbia that I didn’t even know existed that help people for free. So I’m super excited that I was able to make it out here today,” Burrows said.

Powerhouse budgets year-round to buy these supplies and also depends on donations to make it happen. 

“We know that they may just go with a notebook and pencil to high school but we really try to make sure we get them at least 10-to-12 items in their backpacks when they’re starting out,” Buford said. “Prices are going up, and then we just have everyday families that this actually helps them, whether it’s needing new clothing, new shoes.” 

“I love what Powerhouse has been doing. It’s monumental in the community,” said Lorenzo Powell, who is a case manager at Powerhouse. 

Many companies ordered supplies ahead of the tariffs to try to offset rising costs, but retailers like Target and Walmart are already posting signs warning shoppers that higher prices on back-to-school essentials are just weeks away.

Powerhouse will be holding several other back-to-school events ahead of the school year. There will be a back-to-school immunization clinic from 9 .m.-noon Saturday at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services building on Worley Street.

Another event will be on Aug. 17 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Armory in Columbia. Powerhouse will hold an additional event in Marshall, Missouri, from noon-3 p.m. at the CL Stephenson multipurpose building on Aug. 14.

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park hosts free “Adventure Day” with hatchet throwing, rock climbing, archery and more

KRDO on August 8, 2025

Bradley Davis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Cheyenne Mountain State Park will host a free “Adventure Day” Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a dozen different activities for kids.

All parents need is a state parks pass or a Cheyenne Mountain park pass. If families do not have a park pass, Cheyenne Mountain State Park sells day passes for $10 at a kiosk at the gate. There is no additional cost for Adventure Day after you get into the park.

Activities include BB gun target practice, archery, a rock wall, disc golf, hatchet throwing, knot tying, animal education, fishing education, geocaching, a raffle and more.

Once you enter the park, head to the Limkiln Trailhead parking lot.

Adventure Day is one of several free programs the park is offering with the standard park entry fee in August.

Families can join Cheyenne Mountain State Park’s Naturalist every Sunday for a guided “Meadow Walk” through the park. The park offers free archery and mountain bike classes throughout the month. Every state park is free for veterans in August for “Veterans Appreciation Month.” The park has free “Terrain Hopper” off-road vehicle rentals to help people with disabilities enjoy the park.

To register for the Meadow Walk, click here.

To find free classes on the Cheyenne Mountain State Park calendar, click here.

For more information on how to get your free Veterans Appreciation Month pass, click here.

To rent a Terrain Hopper at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, click here.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you a fan of fair food?

KMIZ on August 8, 2025

Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Fair opened for its 123rd year on Thursday, continuing a Midwestern summer agricultural and cultural tradition in the Show-Me State.

Gov. Mike Kehoe is promoting the fair as the “Great American Fair” and “Show-Me 250” to coincide with the coming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The crowds streamed into the fairgrounds in Sedalia to begin the 11-day event Thursday, with people sampling fair food such as funnel cakes and fried Oreos. For many fairgoers, the fare is the best part of the fair.

Are you a fan of fair fare? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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