Thursday, May 08, 2008 -  By Christine Vestal - When 83-year-old Helen Long left her North Carolina home without notice last January, her daughter called state police.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 -  This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens of the destruction caused to Burma by Cyclone Nargis from May 2-3, 2008. The Department of State has authorized the departure from Burma of non-emergency American citizen employees of U.S. Embassy Rangoon and eligible family members. American citizens in cyclone-affected areas should strongly consider departing Burma on commercially available flights. American citizens outside of Burma should defer non-essential travel to Burma at this time.

Monday, May 05, 2008 -  By Jim Low - Turtles can't hurry to get out of your way, but alert drivers can increase their chance of survival.

Saturday, May 03, 2008 -  Holdings will offer extensive microfilm and microfiche sources, including U. S. census records, Civil War histories, Native American records, biographical archives and Black family history records, and a large variety of state records for Missouri and other states.

Thursday, May 01, 2008 -  Get ready to avoid Metcalf Avenue this weekend.

Thursday, May 01, 2008 -  Many parks combine OK Kids and Free Park Entrance days first weekend in May

Thursday, May 01, 2008 -  This Travel Warning is updated to note that the Department of State has authorized the return of U.S. Embassy non-emergency personnel and adult family members to Chad. The Department of State continues to urge American citizens to defer travel to Chad and for American citizens in Chad to exercise caution. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Chad dated March 25, 2008.

Thursday, May 01, 2008 -  This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens of violent demonstrations in Haiti and to urge American citizens to defer non-essential travel to the country. Official Americans are restricted from travel to Haiti. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Haiti issued on August 31, 2007.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 -  Starting today, finding your way around town will be easier than ever: Street View is now integrated into Google Maps driving directions.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 -  Service was offered to 71 nonstop markets.

Friday, April 25, 2008 -  Informational meeting planned for Santa Fe Trail Drive Reconstruction Project

Thursday, April 24, 2008 -  On your next trip to Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, take a break from fishing and check out the recent improvements to the park's nature center. New exhibits and updates are finished and awaiting your arrival, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 -  This Travel Warning updates American citizens on security conditions in Burundi. American citizens should exercise caution while traveling in the country. The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of its personnel in Burundi, and certain areas of the capital, Bujumbura, are off-limits. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Burundi dated December 10, 2007.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 -  This Travel Alert is being issued to advise U.S. citizens traveling to the Union of the Comoros of the potential for unrest following the removal of former president Mohamed Bacar from authority over the island of Anjouan by African Union and Comoran forces. This Travel Alert expires on May 31, 2008.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 -  This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political tensions in Lebanon, and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns. The Department of State continues to strongly urge that Americans defer travel to Lebanon and that American citizens in Lebanon consider carefully the risks of remaining. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Lebanon issued on October 17, 2007.