Gas is at the highest price in the U.S. since 2014. On Monday, the national average was $2.86 a gallon.
While the stock market and employment trends remain strong, threats loom with the U.S.-China trade dispute. Both countries slapped levies of $34 billion on each others’ exports, kicking off America’s biggest trade battle since the Great Depression.
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But analysts say that if average gas prices hit $3.50 or even $4 a gallon as global oil prices rise, that could dent growth by eating into disposable income and spending.
Kansas Governor:
“Kansas is the largest producer of sorghum in the country. I called the White House and we talked with farmers and ranchers. We need additional markets and I’ve called in additional markets from around the world: China, Indonesia, and Japan.” #ksleg #ksgov
— Dr. Jeff Colyer (@DrJeffColyer) July 13, 2018
Video of Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing return. The unit is based in St. Joseph.
There is no place like home, #Airmen from the @139AW returned home from a deployment.
The #USAF‘s greatest strength is its Airmen – patriots w/ strong character, driven by core values of integrity, service, & excellence. pic.twitter.com/xprMUIYYz8— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) July 12, 2018
It’s a hot summer. The below is from Thursday.
100 degrees! The Kansas City Int’l Airport reached 100 degrees at 2:37 PM today…the first time since September 8th, 2013.
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) July 12, 2018
We’ll get a break from the heat.
Hang in there folks, just a couple more days of the dangerous heat before a much needed reprieve next week. Looking at heat indices in the 80s and 90s for early to mid next week. pic.twitter.com/NkP3HiTJvv
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) July 13, 2018
A reminder of cooler times. Will we see it again?
Something to cool you down on this Throwback Thursday…a Christmas Eve snow of last year stuck around through the next day, making for a rare White Christmas in Kansas City. #TBT pic.twitter.com/e91EHKA8LQ
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) July 13, 2018
And a tribute to Bill Snyder.
Missouri Western dedicates the Bill Snyder Pavilion at Spratt Stadium https://t.co/vlJlXNvk5o pic.twitter.com/gMqz3Caq6T
— St Joseph Post (@StJosephPost) July 13, 2018
The K-State head football coach was born and raised in St. Joseph. He attended Missouri Western briefly when it was St. Joseph Junior College.
The Brief is a daily roundup from St. Joe Post and around the web. The Associated Press contributed to this report.