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Aug 12, 2026

Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials

Summer road trips are all sunshine, playlists, and the occasional “Are we there yet?”—until a flat tire, surprise storm, or traffic jam turns the whole thing into a roadside hostage situation. A little emergency kit can save the day. Keep water, electrolyte drinks, non-melty snacks, a phone charger, and a handwritten list of emergency numbers … Continue reading Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials

Aug 12, 2026

Florida Diving Drama Over Lobster

Florida’s lobster season apparently brought out the worst kind of territorial behavior: the kind that involves allegedly cutting off a teenager’s air supply. Authorities say 51-year-old Michael Simpson was upset that another boat had anchored near what he considered his lobster-diving spot off Miami. He reportedly circled the boat, argued with the captain, then made … Continue reading Florida Diving Drama Over Lobster

Aug 11, 2026

SMILE: Your Dog Loves It

Here’s a reason to smile at your dog besides the fact they just sneezed in their sleep: apparently, it makes their brain happy. Researchers at the University of Vienna trained 14 very patient dogs to lie still in an MRI scanner while they looked at human faces showing happiness, anger, fear, and sadness. And the … Continue reading SMILE: Your Dog Loves It

Aug 11, 2026

Florida Front Porch Gator Guest

In Florida, checking the front porch has become a full-on wildlife documentary. A Palm Bay, Florida family got a late-night motion alert from their garage camera—and found a seven-and-a-half-foot alligator making itself very comfortable right in front of the door. The family watched from the safety of the window as this prehistoric porch pirate crawled … Continue reading Florida Front Porch Gator Guest

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 7, 2026

Rooftop Reaper Rattles Patients

Potential patients walking into a hospital in North Wales, UK, were greeted by a grim sight as they looked up to see what appeared to be the Grim Reaper just standing on the roof, silently staring down at them. That was actually Leon Gillespie, in an all-black hooded getup, waving what looked very much like … Continue reading Rooftop Reaper Rattles Patients

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 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

World Dog Surfing Championships (Video)

So, picture this: last weekend, Northern California hosted the World Dog Surfing Championships, where the crowd didn’t just cheer — they literally barked. You had everything from tiny spaniels to big labs riding the waves in Pacifica, just south of San Francisco, getting judged on how long they stayed on the board, the size of … Continue reading World Dog Surfing Championships (Video)