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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 11, 2026
SMILE: Your Dog Loves It
Here’s a reason to smile at your dog besides the fact they just sneezed in their sleep: apparently, it makes their brain happy. Researchers at the University of Vienna trained 14 very patient dogs to lie still in an MRI scanner while they looked at human faces showing happiness, anger, fear, and sadness. And the … Continue reading SMILE: Your Dog Loves It
Aug 10, 2026
Planet Parade Joins Perseid Peak
The sky is apparently booking a very busy week. The Perseid meteor shower hits its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and this year the moon is finally choosing not to steal the spotlight. With a new moon keeping things nice and dark, you could see anywhere from 30 to 100 meteors an hour—depending on how … Continue reading Planet Parade Joins Perseid Peak
Aug 7, 2026
Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Calm the Chaos
Back-to-school jitters are one thing. But if a kid suddenly has mystery stomachaches, headaches, frequent nurse visits, or treats the school bus like it’s a getaway car, anxiety could be in the driver’s seat. First, figure out what’s behind it. Bullying, trouble with classwork, friendship drama, or simply being away from home can all crank … Continue reading Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Calm the Chaos
Aug 6, 2026
Tax Free Weekend: What You Need To Know
So, heads up: Missouri’s back-to-school tax-free weekend is coming in hot. It runs from just after midnight Friday, August 7 through Sunday night, August 9, 2026. For those three glorious days, the state basically says, “Fine, keep your sales tax,” on a bunch of school-related stuff. Here’s the sweet spot: clothes under $100, school supplies … Continue reading Tax Free Weekend: What You Need To Know
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
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 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 23, 2026
Chiefs Release Renderings of New $3 Billion Stadium
The Chiefs just gave us a sneak peek at their future digs—and yeah, it’s a pretty big swing. We’re talking a $3 billion, 70,000-seat domed stadium planned for Kansas, hopefully ready by the 2031 season. The roof? Fully enclosed and made of this translucent material that sounds like something out of a science lab, but … Continue reading Chiefs Release Renderings of New $3 Billion Stadium