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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation’s most enduring traditions—fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate responsibly and follow a few simple safety precautions to help prevent injuries. Every year, fireworks cause thousands of preventable injuries.  […]

KANSAS CITY — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0%, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4%, while the index for

WASINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the FBI to combat gang-related threats and enhance public safety. The operation coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement and targeted the illegal flow of firearms and narcotics in our communities. The operation began

KANSAS CITY – On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took action on Missouri’s combined 2024-2026 303(d) List of Impaired Waters. In their decision, EPA approved all listings and delistings as approved by Missouri’s Clean Water Commission.   EPA’s approval letter and decision document as well as the final Missouri EPA approved 303(d) list are available

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making up to $4 million available to state, local and tribal governments through its grant program to support efforts to prevent drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas. Drowning in the leading cause of death among children ages one to four and remains a

DALLAS – GasBuddy, the fuel savings platform empowering drivers to choose their road to savings, Wednesday released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast, revealing that American road trip culture is showing resilience even as gas prices surge to levels not seen in years. GasBuddy forecasts the national average will reach $4.48 per gallon

LENEXA, KAN.  – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $13,488,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Missouri communities that need it most. This new funding is part of a comprehensive, lifecycle-based strategy to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that underscores EPA’s commitment

LENEXA, KAN.  – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The agency will

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As warmer weather arrives, the risk of children falling from open windows increases significantly. In recognition of National Window Safety Week 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding American parents and caregivers of simple, effective steps to protect children from preventable falls from windows.   Each year, thousands of young