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Jul 20, 2026

Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Back-to-school shopping is back… and yeah, it’s coming for your wallet. The average parent’s looking at around $600, so naturally, everyone’s in “how do I not spend that?” mode. First move? Shop your own house. There’s a 90% chance last year’s backpack still has perfectly good supplies hiding in it. Free is undefeated. After that, … Continue reading Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Jul 3, 2026

City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

So here’s the deal for the 4th in Joplin… things kick off at 5:30 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium over at MSSU. It’s the big one this year—the country’s turning 250, so they’re going a little extra. Think food trucks, bounce houses, and that “we stayed for the fireworks” level of commitment. Live music starts … Continue reading City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

Jul 2, 2026

Cigarette Carelessness Causes Fiery Fireworks Fallout

A quick reminder as we approach the holiday weekend: cigarettes and fireworks are not a great combo. Cigarettes and 700 pounds of fireworks, even worse. Out on Whidbey Island in Washington, a guy had been quietly building what neighbors describe as a very not-quiet stockpile of fireworks. We’re talking hundreds of pounds, sitting around his … Continue reading Cigarette Carelessness Causes Fiery Fireworks Fallout

Jun 23, 2026

Red, White & Shop Hits Webb City Saturday

Kallie and Katie with the Downtown Webb City Alliance joined Thom Watts Tuesday morning to talk about Saturday’s “Red, White, Sip & Shop” event to benefit Honor Flight of the Ozarks. So if your Saturday needs a little red, white, and… retail therapy, Webb City’s got you covered. They’re shutting down Main Street for “Red, … Continue reading Red, White & Shop Hits Webb City Saturday

Jun 22, 2026

Backyard Blast from Blender Blunder

File this under “things your blender was not built for.” A guy in Lakewood, Washington decided to DIY some fireworks in his backyard shed and thought, sure, let’s toss black powder into a blender. Hit “on”… instant explosion. Not exactly the smoothie he was going for. The dude ended up in serious condition and is … Continue reading Backyard Blast from Blender Blunder

Jun 17, 2026

City of Joplin Providing FREE Curbside Pickup of Tree Limbs

If your yard lost last weekend’s fight with the high winds, there’s some good news. Joplin is doing free curbside pickup for tree limbs and storm debris. Basically, drag all the branches, leaves, and general leafy chaos to the curb before the morning of Monday, July 6. Not the street, not the sidewalk—curb. If you’re … Continue reading City of Joplin Providing FREE Curbside Pickup of Tree Limbs

Jun 10, 2026

Smart Summer Settings to Cut Cooling Costs

It’s a question as old as air conditioning itself, and, apparently there is a right answer to the thermostat wars… and it’s not “whatever feels like Antarctica.” Cooling pros say if you’re home, the sweet spot is somewhere between 72 and 78. Start at 78, and if you feel personally betrayed by it, nudge it … Continue reading Smart Summer Settings to Cut Cooling Costs

Jun 10, 2026

Bourbon Bandits Boost $500K in Bottles

So this feels less like a crime and more like an incredible heist movie that somehow forgot the dramatic music. Middle of the day. Philadelphia. Totally normal Friday. And somehow… 10,800 bottles of bourbon just casually walk out of a warehouse. We’re talking about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak—roughly half a million bucks—loaded up between … Continue reading Bourbon Bandits Boost $500K in Bottles

Jun 1, 2026

Domestic Dispute Turns Destructive

So this guy in Pennsylvania took the phrase “home wrecker” to a… pretty aggressive new level. Erik comes home after a night of drinking, and his wife basically says, “Yeah, we’re done.” Not great timing, not great delivery—who knows—but it turns into a full-on argument. And in the middle of it, he goes, “If it’s … Continue reading Domestic Dispute Turns Destructive

May 28, 2026

Fleeing Fool Hides In Flue

This guy in Washington tried to dodge police… and picked possibly the worst escape route in recent history. Cops get called to a boarded-up house because neighbors see smoke coming out of the chimney. Not a great sign already. They show up, hear someone inside… and instead of answering the door, this guy climbs out … Continue reading Fleeing Fool Hides In Flue

May 22, 2026

Memorial Day Freebies And Deals

Memorial Day hits May 25 this year, which basically means two things: a long weekend… and everybody suddenly becomes a “deal expert.” Seriously, it’s one of the biggest sale blowouts of the year. Restaurants are tossing out freebies, retailers are slashing prices, and somewhere there’s a grill calling your name. If you’ve been eyeing new … Continue reading Memorial Day Freebies And Deals

May 19, 2026

Man Wins Lottery, Never Tells ANYONE

So this guy jumps into a Reddit thread and casually admits he won the lottery… eleven years ago. Millions. And then just… didn’t tell anyone. Not his family, nobody. Still drives an old Civic, still plays broke, still keeps up the whole “I’m barely getting by” act. His big celebration? A $48 pour of Pappy … Continue reading Man Wins Lottery, Never Tells ANYONE