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Mar 17, 2026
Man Caught Smuggling Ants Onto Plane
A Chinese guy was stopped at the airport in Nairobi, Kenya with more than two thousand live queen ants in his luggage. (Surprisingly, not in his pants.) Authorities counted about 1,948 ants crammed into little test tubes, and another 300 wrapped up in tissue paper rolls. Because apparently that’s how you pack your insect empire … Continue reading Man Caught Smuggling Ants Onto Plane
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 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
Sep 18, 2025
Main Street in Joplin Closed Satuday
Plan ahead for alternate routes using Joplin Street for South bound traffic and Virginia Avenue for Northbound. You might also use Murphy Boulevard for north and southbound travel. More on the downtown celebration prompting the closure HERE!
Mar 12, 2025
Air India Urges Passengers to Stop Flushing Clothing
Air India is asking travelers to only use airplane lavatories for their intended purpose after a flight to Delhi was forced to return to Chicago due to eight of its 12 toilets becoming clogged with items including clothing and plastic bags. Read more here! Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash
Feb 3, 2025
Air Travel Hacks To Save Money
Expedia busting all the myths about buying airfare. All the ways to beat the crowds and upgrade without breaking the bank HERE! Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash
Jan 6, 2025
Four State Road Conditions Maps
Due to the severity of the 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 Photo by Salih X
Jul 18, 2024
Giant Snails Snagged at Airport
Airplane food has gone high end in Detroit. More on the slimeball smuggling slimeballs HERE! Photo by Mats Hagwall on Unsplash
Jun 19, 2024
Wild Fact About Arkansas
Here’s a wild fact you probably didn’t know about the “Natural State.” You can reach every state it borders by traveling SOUTH. Here’s a map that shows you how it works. Photo by Hendrik Morkel on Unsplash
Feb 11, 2024
Winter Weather Moves in Monday
There is a Winter Storm Warning for portions of the area along and south of Interstate 44 in Missouri and Oklahoma, into Arkansas, starting early Monday morning, and a Winter Weather Advisory for areas north and west of I-44 in Missouri, Kansas. Here is a complete look at what the National Weather Service in Springfield is predicting, … Continue reading Winter Weather Moves in Monday
Jan 27, 2024
Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial accident
January 27, 1984: What was supposed to be a routine commercial shoot, turned into a pivotal, life changing moment for Michael Jackson. Jackson was the biggest star in the world, riding high off the success of this “”Thriller” album, which had been perched at #1 on charts for most of 1983. He and his brothers … Continue reading Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial accident
Jan 15, 2024
Four State Road Condition Maps
Due to the severity of the road conditions, 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 Photo by Krzysztof Hepner on Unsplash