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Jul 13, 2026
Thom’s Redneck Roof Rescue
{video:dcWYaYT} Storms rolled in Friday night and Saturday morning, sending a large tree chunk crashing onto our garage roof and leaving a nice hole the size of my hand. I needed a quick fix but all the hardware stores had no satisfactory solutions. Luckily, I was able to whip up a tasty repair mix. Added … Continue reading Thom’s Redneck Roof Rescue
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 3, 2026
Booger Sugar Baggie Butt Blunder
A Florida woman gets pulled over last weekend. Sunrise Saturday morning, weaving a little, allegedly not super cooperative. Ends up getting arrested after resisting a deputy and heads off to jail. Now comes intake, where they run her through one of those scanners that basically says, “Hey… something’s not quite right here.” Specifically, her “lower … Continue reading Booger Sugar Baggie Butt Blunder
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 17, 2026
Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday
Friday Brings Big Steaks, Street Art, Food Trucks, Classic Cars, And Zero Boredom If you’re still “thinking about” Father’s Day weekend plans, good news: Joplin already covered Friday night for you. Consider this your cheat sheet to a Route 66 weekend that pretty much plans itself. The Friday Night Route 66 Centennial Caravan Party ALLO … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday
Jun 15, 2026
Florida Carjacker and French Fry
In Florida Cory Coddington crashed his SUV, stole another car, and you won’t believe what he did at Chick-fil-A. So, first he crashes his SUV into a tree… and when a woman pulls over to help, he thanks her by stealing her car. But wait…it somehow gets weirder. He drives to Chick-fil-A, stumbles in covered … Continue reading Florida Carjacker and French Fry
Jun 3, 2026
New York City Sewer People
New York City now has mysterious sewer people. Police are trying to figure out why groups of guys keep popping out of manholes in Brooklyn like it’s some kind of late-night game of underground Whac-A-Mole. We’re talking full-on crews, too. One group of seven dropped into a manhole around 11 p.m. and didn’t come back … Continue reading New York City Sewer People
May 26, 2026
Man Faces Charges After Driving Cybertruck Into Lake
So a guy in Texas decided to take Tesla’s “Wade Mode” a little too literally… and drove his Cybertruck straight into a lake. Not a puddle. Not a creek. A full-on lake. Jimmy Jack McDaniel told police he just wanted to “test it out” at Grapevine Lake, somewhere between Dallas and Fort Worth. Which is … Continue reading Man Faces Charges After Driving Cybertruck Into Lake
May 22, 2026
Home Tasks To Take On Before Summer REALLY Starts
Being a homeowner this time of year is basically discovering what winter quietly broke while you weren’t looking. A contractor I read summed it up perfectly: this is when all those “tiny” problems start waving for attention… and they get expensive fast if you ignore them. Start easy—clean the gutters. What’s up there right now … Continue reading Home Tasks To Take On Before Summer REALLY Starts
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
Apr 16, 2026
Bandits Busted with Boosted Lego Loot
Cops in California just busted three guys for stealing two trucks full of Legos. Apparently Legos are hot black-market items now. Deputies spotted a couple of suspicious box trucks tearing out of Mojave and pulled them over — jackpot. Inside? About a million bucks worth of high-end bricks, swiped somewhere on the way from Fort … Continue reading Bandits Busted with Boosted Lego Loot
Apr 14, 2026
20K, Two Generations, One Mother Road
Wyndham hotels are looking for the ultimate grandparent‑grandkid road trip duo — and they’re paying twenty grand for it. Yep, $20K to cruise the full stretch of Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, all while posting your adventures on social media. They’re covering hotels — think classic roadside stays like Super 8, La Quinta, … Continue reading 20K, Two Generations, One Mother Road