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Springtime brings more snake activity to the Tri-States

It’s springtime, which means an increase in daylight and rising temperatures. That means snakes are emerging from brumation, a hibernation-like state.

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Coin battery dangers and safety breakthrough

With technology taking up a big part of our daily lives, so too does the danger it can present to small children.

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Missouri attorney general sues American Shaman to stop sale of kratom, 7-OH products

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kansas City-based CBD American Shaman and several affiliated companies, demanding an immediate halt to the company’s advertising and sale of kratom products.

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On Your Side: Halloween hazards

If you have little ghosts and goblins in your home this Halloween, take extra precautions to keep them safe.

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THC-infused candy sparks daycare panic; center discusses averting disaster

A false social media post about overdoses at a childcare center has prompted the owner to speak out.

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What is ‘Teflon flu’? It’s linked to a coating on some nonstick pans

Confirmed cases of the illness remain rare, but scientists said some pans can burn off potentially harmful fumes if heated to very high temperatures.

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‘I had to read it like 3 times’: Woman makes shocking discovery about Clorox wipes while in Target

Many people apparently use Clorox disinfecting wipes the wrong way. A woman made a shocking discovery about the wipes while shopping in Target, and she took to TikTok to share her newfound knowledge with the masses.

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The Hidden Downsides Of Using Super Glue To Fix Things Around The House

Super glue likely tops your list of household fix-it tools. It's inexpensive, fast-drying, and compatible with almost any material. Unfortunately, there are also many downsides to using this adhesive besides the seemingly age-old challenge of removing super glue stains from clothing (thankfully, a few kitchen ingredients can do the trick)

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Accidental overdose of weight-loss drugs lead to major increase in calls to Missouri poison centers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people reporting symptoms related to accidental overdoses.

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New drug ‘Xylazine’ poses danger to youth

The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environment (SAFE) coalition welcomed Amanda Ruback, community outreach coordinator from the Missouri Poison Center, to discuss new drug trend statistics harming Missouri’s youth.

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