New Zealand Bans Mike Tyson From New Zealand
New Zealand has made it perfectly clear that it wants nothing to do with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and to prove it the government has barred him from stepping foot on their soil.
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On The Road With Doug: Charley’s Buffet
October 3, 2012
Unidentified Body Found at Truman Lake in Warsaw
October 2, 2012 UPDATE: Police have identified the body and an investigation is under way.
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Benton County authorities are asking for assistance in identifying a female body found by a boater at Truman Lake on Sunday. After an autopsy, authorities classified the death as suspicious and said that the body had been weighted down.
Lots of Guns Are Getting Past Airport Security and Onto Planes
Potentially hundreds of loaded handguns could be making it aboard commercial flights every day, rattling the nerves of many frequent flyers, as once again they have reason to question the safety of airline travel.
Earlier last week, Transportation Security Administration baggage screeners unknowingly permitted the vice president of the New Orleans Hornets, Joshua Richardson, to board a flight to Newark, New Jersey, with a loaded .38 caliber pistol in his carry-on baggage. It was not until Richardson attempted to board a flight back to New Orleans that officials were made aware of the mistake.
What Are the Dirtiest Cities in America?
Some of the most highly revered travel spots in the nation make up this year’s annual Travel and Leisure America’s Dirtiest Cities. The dirty list was compiled from reader surveys that asked participants to rank 35 metropolitan areas in regards to culture, dining, shopping, as well as cleanliness and the overall feeling of safety felt in those places.
Queen of the Prairies Festival Packs Downtown Sedalia
September 22, 2012
Sedalia Regional Airport Celebrates 60th Year
September 22, 2012
JetBlue to Make Flying Better By Offering Free Wi-Fi — Dollars and Sense
Frequent flyers who are sick to death of having to pay additional fees just so they can use the Internet might want to consider booking flights aboard JetBlue Airways next year.
That’s because starting in 2013, the budget-friendly airline plans to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi for its passengers.
New Jersey Motorists Banned from Smiling in Driver’s License Photos
New Jersey is forcing residents who operate motor vehicles to wipe those big, silly smiles off of their faces – when they get their drivers license photo taken, that is.
Doug Visits Ft. Leonard Wood
September 20, 2012 I have lived in Missouri since 1985 and came here when my dad was stationed to Whiteman Air Force Base. I had never been to Ft. Leonard Wood to see what their post is like. This week I had the opportunity to see it first hand not only how the post works, but how it has great relations with the communities around it.