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Jan 28, 2026

Activities That Beat Winter Blahs

Feeling kind of “meh” lately? Blame winter. When the days get shorter, our dopamine dips—and suddenly everything feels like a chore. But good news: you don’t have to move to Hawaii to fix it. There are easy, science-backed ways to perk things up. First, shake up your routine. Try a new coffee shop, recipe, or … Continue reading Activities That Beat Winter Blahs

Jan 23, 2026

Four State Road Conditions

Due to the probability of severe road conditions across the area, here are links to road conditions maps (including closures) around the Four States. MoDOT Traveler Road Conditions Map Kansas DOT Road Conditions Map Oklahoma DOT Road Conditions Map Arkansas DOT Road Conditions Map

Jan 23, 2026

Easy Ways To Cut Your Heating Bill

Winter weather is here, which means your heating bills are going up again—and unless you’re planning to hibernate till spring, you’ll want to keep your place warm without torching your bank account. First up, show your furnace a little love: get it serviced before it breaks down in protest. Clean filters and sealed ducts? Total … Continue reading Easy Ways To Cut Your Heating Bill

Jan 22, 2026

How To Prep And Protect Your Home For Cold Temps

So, winter has finally decided to show up…ALL AT ONCE! If you’d rather not live in a popsicle, here’s how to keep your house cozy and pipes unbroken. First, know where your main water valve is—because if your pipes do burst, panic is not a plan. Drip your faucets a bit overnight; it’s cheaper than … Continue reading How To Prep And Protect Your Home For Cold Temps

Jan 21, 2026

Homeowner Fights Off Burglar With A Frying Pan

At 2:40 in the morning last Friday in Seattle, a 61-year-old homeowner wakes up to find some stranger rummaging through his house. The intruder grabs a kitchen knife, so our homeowner, clearly operating on pure dad instinct, reaches for the next best thing… a frying pan. Yep, cast iron versus kitchen knife. With his 15-year … Continue reading Homeowner Fights Off Burglar With A Frying Pan

Jan 20, 2026

Bill Filed To Allow Oklahoman’s Alligator Ownership

So apparently, Oklahoma might be going full Florida. Senator Jonathan Wingard just filed a bill to let folks own captive-bred alligators! No permit? No problem! It’s called Senate Bill 2087, and it basically says, “Sure, have a gator, just don’t pretend you caught it out back.” If you try to pass off a wild one … Continue reading Bill Filed To Allow Oklahoman’s Alligator Ownership

Jan 19, 2026

How To Cope With Blue Monday

So apparently, every third Monday in January is “Blue Monday” — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Why? Because by now, our New Year’s resolutions have collapsed, the credit card bills have arrived, and it’s still winter… everywhere. The whole idea wasn’t dreamt up by some doom-obsessed scientist, but by a UK travel … Continue reading How To Cope With Blue Monday

Jan 16, 2026

Teacher Charged For Throwing Shoe At Student

In Woodbridge, Virginia, and police are wrapping up a rather… unexpected investigation at Rippon Middle School. Turns out, a teacher allegedly took her disciplinary methods to new heights — or at least shoe-throwing distance. Back in mid-December, she was apparently talking to an 11-year-old student in the hallway, and for reasons known only to her … Continue reading Teacher Charged For Throwing Shoe At Student

Jan 13, 2026

Mayor Tells Residents Not To Eat Toilet Seats

So, there’s a mayor in Tasmania who had to post a public reminder that honestly shouldn’t exist: “Please don’t eat toilet seats.” Apparently, Mayor Michelle Dracoulis found bite marks—actual bite marks—on a public toilet seat. And because this is the world we live in, she had to take to social media to say, in all … Continue reading Mayor Tells Residents Not To Eat Toilet Seats

Jan 12, 2026

It’s National Pizza Week!

So, apparently it’s National Pizza Week. No one really knows who invented it—probably someone with a deep love of carbs and cheese—but it runs Jan. 11 through Jan. 17, so that’s all the excuse you need to grab a slice. We encourage you to celebrate by listening to win 4 large pizzas from Wildfire Pizza … Continue reading It’s National Pizza Week!

Jan 9, 2026

How To Protect Yourself From Flu

So, the flu’s back — and it apparently missed us so much it showed up everywhere. Hospitals? Packed. ERs? Overflowing. Doctors are calling it one of the worst seasons in decades, thanks to a new “super flu” strain that refuses to mind its own business. Right now, nearly every state is lighting up with “high” … Continue reading How To Protect Yourself From Flu

Jan 5, 2026

Hacks To Get Your Sleep Back On Track After The Holidays

So, after the holidays, your sleep’s wrecked. Late nights, couch marathons, sugar comas—you name it. Now you’re trying to remember what “routine” even means. Forget grand resolutions. You don’t need a 6-step program or a sunrise meditation habit. Just a few small tweaks, and you’ll be back to sleeping like a semi-functional adult. First up, … Continue reading Hacks To Get Your Sleep Back On Track After The Holidays