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Sep 9, 2026

Guinness Gone After Pints Pilfered

Two Trucks of Guinness Stolen in England

Aug 28, 2026

Man Arrested For Illegally Parked Guillotine

Police found an unusual surprise in a truck near the Capitol. Let’s just say this truck was not hauling patio furniture

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 6, 2026

Busted For Bringing Home The Bacon… and Vodka

A woman in Roseville, California decided she was gonna bring home the bacon… and the vodka… by skipping the whole “paying” part. She hits a Bel Air store first, stuffs at least 14 packs of Oscar Mayer thick-cut bacon and six handles of Tito’s into her bag, then strolls to self-checkout like she’s just grabbing … Continue reading Busted For Bringing Home The Bacon… and Vodka

Aug 4, 2026

Joplin PD Community Pool Party 2026

The Joplin Police Department will be hosting one more free community pool party for the summer this Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm. It’s at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center over on West 4th and Schifferdecker, and yes, it’s open to every age that enjoys not melting in the summer sun. They’re rolling out free hot dogs … Continue reading Joplin PD Community Pool Party 2026

Aug 4, 2026

World Dog Surfing Championships (Video)

So, picture this: last weekend, Northern California hosted the World Dog Surfing Championships, where the crowd didn’t just cheer — they literally barked. You had everything from tiny spaniels to big labs riding the waves in Pacifica, just south of San Francisco, getting judged on how long they stayed on the board, the size of … Continue reading World Dog Surfing Championships (Video)

Jul 21, 2026

Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

So Joplin’s about to get a little… floaty. The Route 66 Centennial Balloon Festival lands August 28th through the 30th at Missouri Southern, and it’s basically three days of looking up and going, “okay yeah, that’s pretty cool.” We’re talking more than a dozen hot air balloons, plus tethered rides if committing to the full … Continue reading Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

Jun 23, 2026

Donuts + DUI = Date Night Disaster

So this guy in South L.A. decides the best way to impress his date is to fire up his Mercedes and start doing donuts. You know… tires squealing, smoke everywhere, full bad boy behind the wheel energy. Only problem? He picked a parking lot directly in front of a California Highway Patrol office. Not near … Continue reading Donuts + DUI = Date Night Disaster

Jun 8, 2026

Pokémon Pandemonium Prompts Police Call

So apparently Pokémon cards are still serious business… like “call the cops” serious. This went down at an ACME in South Jersey, where a vending machine was dropping a new release—randomly, by the way, like some kind of cardboard slot machine designed to test your patience. Well, patience failed. You had multiple groups hovering around … Continue reading Pokémon Pandemonium Prompts Police Call

Mar 23, 2026

From Bail Money To Jail Money

A guy in South Carolina gets tossed in jail for trespassing — nothing major. Next morning, he’s standing in front of the judge, and his bail is set at $250. Easy enough, right? He pulls out a wad of cash, hands over four crisp $100 bills, and says, “Keep the change.” Like he’s tipping the … Continue reading From Bail Money To Jail Money

Jan 8, 2026

Girl Scouts Retire Two Cookies, And Introduce A New One

Girl Scout cookie season is here! Yes, Thin Mints are back to test our willpower, along with Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, and now… a newcomer crashing the party — the Exploremores. They’ve got chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème — basically rocky road in cookie form. And sure, we had to say goodbye to … Continue reading Girl Scouts Retire Two Cookies, And Introduce A New One

Dec 30, 2025

Foods That Bring New Year Luck

New Year’s is not the time to mess with bad luck—so we’re cramming our plate full of good‑fortune foods. Seriously, who couldn’t use a little extra prosperity with their champagne? Let’s start with the Southern classics: black‑eyed peas, greens, and cornbread. That’s pennies, dollars, and gold—aka, “don’t check my bank account” insurance. Then there are … Continue reading Foods That Bring New Year Luck