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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 6, 2026
Busted For Bringing Home The Bacon… and Vodka
A woman in Roseville, California decided she was gonna bring home the bacon… and the vodka… by skipping the whole “paying” part. She hits a Bel Air store first, stuffs at least 14 packs of Oscar Mayer thick-cut bacon and six handles of Tito’s into her bag, then strolls to self-checkout like she’s just grabbing … Continue reading Busted For Bringing Home The Bacon… and Vodka
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 5, 2026
Toupée Turns Into Trafficking Trouble
A gentleman flying from Bogota, Columbia to Barcelona, Spain decided the best way to smuggle about thirty‑four grand worth of cocaine was… under a toupee. Not in a suitcase, not in a secret compartment. Just taped to his head, topped off with the world’s most suspicious wig. Security notices this guy looking nervous, and his … Continue reading Toupée Turns Into Trafficking Trouble
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
Idiot Busted Burglar ID’s Himself
Cops in Miami-Dade pick up Christopher Chiofalo — a man they are VERY familiar with, because he’s been arrested almost 20 times. They take him down to the station and cue up the security video from a Cuban restaurant that got hit back on July 25th. He watches it for a second and goes, “Oh … Continue reading Idiot Busted Burglar ID’s Himself
Jul 31, 2026
Bride Burns Church Before Big Day
Imagine you’re getting married tomorrow… but you “forgot” one tiny detail: the marriage license. Instead of, you know, fixing that, this bride allegedly went with “burn it all down and start over.” Lenita “Tessa” Joy Moreno,was at the Latter-day Saints church in Kaysville with her groom and family, setting up for the big day. They … Continue reading Bride Burns Church Before Big Day
Jul 30, 2026
Lottery Jackpot Winner Arrested for FOURTH Time
So, apparently winning $167 million does not come with a “how not to get arrested four times” manual. There’s this guy, James Farthing from Georgetown, Kentucky — he hit the Powerball in April, biggest jackpot in state history, said he was going to split it with his mom and give her the best Mother’s Day … Continue reading Lottery Jackpot Winner Arrested for FOURTH Time
Jul 29, 2026
Boobies, Doobies and Uzis
Picture this (Or maybe DON’T): small-town Mississippi, late evening, and a Dodge Challenger just creeping along like it forgot where it parked. Cops pull it over—and surprise—it’s being driven by a completely naked young woman. Not “oops, forgot shoes” naked. Fully committed. Officers say Katelyn Maxwell seemed under the influence, and the car smelled like … Continue reading Boobies, Doobies and Uzis
Jul 28, 2026
Doctors Warn Against Cyclospora Diet Craze
So… apparently the internet has decided the latest “diet trend” is the cyclospora stomach parasite, and doctors are having to say “NOOOOOOOO!” Arizona’s dealing with 36 confirmed cases of cyclospora — yeah, the one sometimes linked to contaminated lettuce — and doctors are now having to say out loud, “please don’t try to get this … Continue reading Doctors Warn Against Cyclospora Diet Craze