Kids

In the past 24-36 hours I have noticed some posts made by mothers on Facebook in regards to RSV-Respiratory Syncytial Virus. The moms had stated in their post that their children were diagnosed with RSV. Across the state there have been reports of higher cases of RSV so it's not only COVID cases that are on the upswing the Show-Me-State.

Seeing 4-H exhibits at the Missouri State Fair each year is a given, but this year it will be something a little different for fair-goers.

Like so many local, county and state fairs that didn't run last year across not only Missouri but also the U.S., this year's Smithton Town and Country Fair is back, and revised!

It's not just eccentric Chicagoans who say ketchup doesn't belong on hot dogs. The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council agrees. Some rules are made to be broken.

Warrensburg Parks & Rec Quest Summer Day Camp has some great field trips planned for the second half of the summer.

It's only July, but it's never too early to think about what your kids will need when they head back to school. C.A.C.T.U.S, Community and Children Teaming Up 4 Success, wants to make it a little easier on families who need a little help getting school supplies...

You're probably reading the headline and saying what the heck are you talking about? Kids being fined for being enthusiastic about the outdoors? What is this world coming to anyway? Okay, take a step back from the device where you just read the above paragraph, and take a deep breath...

We're about about a month into the summer vacation for kids. Are they bugging yet with "There's nothing to do" or "I'm bored"? Maybe we can help take care of a few days so you can quit hearing that broken record over and over again.

The last thing most of us think about is where we're going to get our next meal but many kids after school is out for the summer have to think about it daily. While school's in session, they can be assured there will be food available for them at their school and a lot of times they will be able to take something home with them each evening and on Friday for the weekend.

It seems like every time we turn around the Missouri 4-H'ers and the Missouri FFA are stepping up to help others across the state. This time it's not different as the two groups and Missouri Farmers Care are working with pork producers, meat processors and now FFA and 4-H youths to help curb food insecurity in the state. Accor...