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Sep 17, 2026

Deodorant Detour Ends in Florida Freeway Fiasco

Florida Truck Lands Atop Highway Barrier

Sep 15, 2026

Items To Unload During Your Fall Reset

Things to Throw Out, Give Away or Sell ASAPP

Aug 20, 2026

Woman Dies, Revived, Gets Fined

A woman in New Zealand had what you might call a very eventful grocery-store parking experience. She collapsed outside a supermarket in Auckland, and DIED! A stranger stepped in to perform CPR after she had no pulse. Paramedics got her to the hospital, where she recovered. Incredible story. A real-life second chance. Then came the … Continue reading Woman Dies, Revived, Gets Fined

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 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

Jul 14, 2026

Lottery Jackpots Still Climbing

Lottery fever is back, and it’s getting crazy. Between Mega Millions and Powerball, there’s now well over a billion dollars just… sitting there, waiting for your “I almost didn’t buy a ticket” story. Powerball struck out again Monday night, which means it’s climbed to about $498 million for the next drawing Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mega Millions is sitting at a … Continue reading Lottery Jackpots Still Climbing

Jun 3, 2026

Experience History In Carthage This Weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Carthage, Missouri is basically time-traveling… but with food, drinks, and live music. It’s called “Experience History,” and they went ahead and stacked three big events into weekend. Friday night kicks off with a block party at Boots Court from 5:30 to 8:30. Think classic cars, live … Continue reading Experience History In Carthage This Weekend

May 28, 2026

Finding Savings For Summer Travel

Summer travel is starting to feel like a luxury sport… but it doesn’t have to wreck your wallet. A few smart moves can keep the trip—and your sanity—intact. First, flights. Book it, then stalk it. If the price drops, you can usually snag a credit. Also—use your points now, not “someday.” They age like bananas, … Continue reading Finding Savings For Summer Travel

Mar 24, 2026

Thom Watts Talks Silver Dollar City With Brandei & Madi

Thom Watts had Brandei and Madi from Silver Dollar City in — basically the queens of the park — and we covered a lot in this visit. Thunderation is taking its final lap after about 30 years, so this whole season is one big retirement party instead of a pity party. They’re even rolling out … Continue reading Thom Watts Talks Silver Dollar City With Brandei & Madi

Mar 11, 2026

How To Avoid Facebook Marketplace Scams

Facebook Marketplace is kind of like a giant online yard sale: lots of great finds, plus a few people trying to walk off with your wallet. You don’t have to avoid it, you just have to stop shopping like a target. Start with the profile. If the seller has no picture, almost no photos, weird … Continue reading How To Avoid Facebook Marketplace Scams

Feb 24, 2026

Man Drives Drunk to Pay Open Container Fine

In rural Montana, this 20-something guy drove to the police station to pay a fine for having an open container… and he drove drunk to do it. He strolled in to pay his ticket and file some kind of complaint, but the sheriff hears him slurring like he just left karaoke night. They ask, “Did … Continue reading Man Drives Drunk to Pay Open Container Fine

Feb 19, 2026

Paris Museum The Louvre Loses 12 Million Dollars to Crooks

It’s one of the oldest tricks in the books. So I hear. I don’t want to tempt the statute of limitations here. Nine people are charged with a variety of crimes after rescanning tickets for tour groups over the course of a decade. Check out the full story here. Photo by Michael Fousert on Unsplash