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Sep 11, 2026

Smart Vacuum, Messy Marriage

Robot Vacuum Camera Catches Cheating Spouse

Sep 1, 2026

How to Avoid the Labor Day "Break-Light Bonanza"

Drive times to avoid and one thing you should never avoid

Aug 28, 2026

5 Home Chores That Can Wait Until AFTER Labor Day

Procrastinating on a few house chores isn’t lazy. It’s a seasonal strategy.

Aug 24, 2026

Nearly Full Blood Moon Over The Four States Thursday Night

The moon is about to do something a little dramatic over the Four States. Late Thursday night, August 27, into early Friday morning, August 28, Joplin and the Four States area gets a nearly total lunar eclipse. Earth will slide between the sun and moon, covering about 93 percent of the moon in its shadow. … Continue reading Nearly Full Blood Moon Over The Four States Thursday Night

Aug 18, 2026

Simple Decor Swaps To Cool Your Home

Are you decorating your way to a hotter home? Turns out, some of the décor may be helping the heat settle in and get comfortable. Turns out, your décor may be quietly turning up the heat. Dark paint, black furniture, and deep-colored rugs soak up sunlight like a parked car with black leather seats. Stylish? … Continue reading Simple Decor Swaps To Cool Your Home

Aug 12, 2026

Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials

Summer road trips are all sunshine, playlists, and the occasional “Are we there yet?”—until a flat tire, surprise storm, or traffic jam turns the whole thing into a roadside hostage situation. A little emergency kit can save the day. Keep water, electrolyte drinks, non-melty snacks, a phone charger, and a handwritten list of emergency numbers … Continue reading Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials

Aug 10, 2026

Florida Parking Lot Blade Brawl

Two Florida men allegedly turned a dispute over an ex-girlfriend into a showdown involving a hatchet, a machete, and what I can only assume was a very confused grocery list. Police say Everette Krichbaum was sitting in his car when James Gay approached him. Words were exchanged, Krichbaum allegedly pulled a hatchet, and Gay reportedly … Continue reading Florida Parking Lot Blade Brawl

Aug 5, 2026

Best Things to Buy In August

With Tax Free weekend coming up, Back-To-School shopping isn’t the only way you can save. August is basically Black Friday in flip-flops. While everybody’s thinking about school supplies and pumpkin spice, retailers are quietly clearing out summer stuff — which is great news if you’re in the mood to save a little cash. First stop: … Continue reading Best Things to Buy In August

Jul 28, 2026

Doctors Warn Against Cyclospora Diet Craze

So… apparently the internet has decided the latest “diet trend” is the cyclospora stomach parasite, and doctors are having to say “NOOOOOOOO!” Arizona’s dealing with 36 confirmed cases of cyclospora — yeah, the one sometimes linked to contaminated lettuce — and doctors are now having to say out loud, “please don’t try to get this … Continue reading Doctors Warn Against Cyclospora Diet Craze

Jul 24, 2026

Oliver Opens at PCT Tonight

Pittsburg Community Theatre is raising the curtain on a classic this weekend, and from the sound of it, this is one production you won’t want to miss. Director Tony Sanchez stopped by to talk about PCT’s latest show, Oliver!, opening tonight at Memorial Auditorium. The beloved musical, based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, brings a … Continue reading Oliver Opens at PCT Tonight

Jul 24, 2026

Fun Ideas to Celebrate Christmas In July

So… it’s July, it’s a million degrees, and somehow we’re all thinking about Christmas. How about a little fake winter break from the heat? You don’t have to go “Full Christmas”…just keep it lowkey. Swap snowballs for water balloons and suddenly you’ve got a “blizzard” that won’t melt in 3 seconds. Throw on a Christmas … Continue reading Fun Ideas to Celebrate Christmas In July

Jul 15, 2026

CDC Flags Foods in Cyclospora Spread

So there’s a lovely little thing called cyclospora making the rounds in 31 states… and by “lovely,” I mean it can park you in the bathroom for weeks. We’re talking the kind of situation you do not brag about. Health folks say it’s mostly hitching a ride on certain fresh foods. So for now, maybe … Continue reading CDC Flags Foods in Cyclospora Spread