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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

Before You Call It Junk, Check Again

Mike Wolfe—the guy from American Pickers—is back with a new show called History’s Greatest Picks. And before it premiered, he dropped a little list that might make you look at your dusty basement with fresh eyes. Turns out, you don’t have to be a pro picker to strike gold. Wolfe says some of the most … Continue reading Before You Call It Junk, Check Again

Feb 5, 2026

Why You Shouldn’t Reply “STOP” to Spam Texts

Here’s a little life hack: don’t ever reply “STOP” to some random spam text. I know, it sounds polite—like, “Thanks, but please remove me from your nonsense.” But really, all you’ve done is confirm that, yep, this number belongs to a breathing human. And once the spammers know that? Congrats—you’re now on their VIP list … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Reply “STOP” to Spam Texts

Feb 4, 2026

How Long It’ll Take To Get Your Tax Refund

So, tax season’s here—because joy comes in many forms, including paperwork. Last year, the average refund was about $3,100, but thanks to new tax tweaks, this year could be roughly a grand higher. Which sounds great… but when do you actually get the money? If you file electronically and go with direct deposit, the IRS … Continue reading How Long It’ll Take To Get Your Tax Refund

Jan 30, 2026

Man Steals Harp, Jumps In River

In Pittsburgh, PA some guy decides to steal a harp. Not like a tiny one you tuck under your arm—no, a full-size, $30,000 harp. The fancy kind that lives in concert halls. He drags it to the riverbank, strips down, and jumps straight into the river. No explanation, no audience—just him, nature, and one very … Continue reading Man Steals Harp, Jumps In River

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

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

Dec 9, 2025

Dude Accidentally Deposits Meth at Bank

Yet another reason to use mobile banking. How his trip to the bank ended with more than just overdraft fees HERE! Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Nov 11, 2025

CPKC Holiday Train Brings Smashmouth to Pittsburg, Joplin Saturday November 29

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returns to the Four States at the end of the month and they’re bringing iconic musical acts with them. The full-sized Christmas parade on rails, complete with twinkle lights, music, and a mission, rolls into Pittsburg, Kansas, at 11 a.m. on November 29, right along North Michigan Avenue. … Continue reading CPKC Holiday Train Brings Smashmouth to Pittsburg, Joplin Saturday November 29

Nov 10, 2025

Five Thieves Rob Cashless Bank

The only thing they stole was a bit of everyone’s time. More on what happens when crime meets the cashless age HERE!

Oct 14, 2025

Mom Turns In Bank-Robbing Son

Who needs detectives when mom’s on the case? More on the mama who’s moral compass points straight to jail HERE!

Sep 17, 2025

Chef Busted For Boosting Banks

His menu might soon feature prison mash and mystery meat. How he went from the kitchen to the cooler HERE!