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Jul 6, 2026

Deputy Attempts Goat Whispering in Washington

For real. A goat led Washington deputies on a chase. They offered it bribes and attempting to speak it’s language, until a brave civilian risked it all to bring down the bad-news-billy. Here’s a video. Photo by Maxime Agnelli on Unsplash

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

Friendly Fireworks Safety Tips

A quick reminder before you celebrate America by almost setting your garage on fire… fireworks are not that complicated. Find an open space. Not your driveway. Not next to your car. Definitely not under a tree you “think is probably fine.” Open space. Light one firework at a time—this isn’t a speedrun—and then back up … Continue reading Friendly Fireworks Safety Tips

Jun 30, 2026

When NOT To Drive This July 4th

Quick heads up before you fire up the road trip playlist… this could be the busiest Fourth of July travel stretch EVER. AAA says about 61 million people are hitting the road, which basically means… everyone you’ve ever met is traveling at the same time. If you’d prefer your holiday not include a parking lot … Continue reading When NOT To Drive This July 4th

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 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 17, 2026

Love Island Leads to Legal Trouble

So this might be the most relatable bad decision of the week… just taken way too far. An Arizona woman got pulled over doing 108 in a 65. Trooper asks what’s going on, and she’s completely honest — says she’s trying to get home in time for Love Island. Which, look… we respect the commitment. … Continue reading Love Island Leads to Legal Trouble

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 12, 2026

Teen Torches Walmart Lingerie Aisle

So… this is a new one. … if you had “mysterious lingerie fire” on your bingo card this week, congratulations. Police in Washington are looking for a guy who apparently walked into a Walmart, made a beeline for the lingerie section… and lit a rack of bras on fire. Not subtle, either. Security video shows … Continue reading Teen Torches Walmart Lingerie Aisle

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 8, 2026

Pokémon Pandemonium Prompts Police Call

So apparently Pokémon cards are still serious business… like “call the cops” serious. This went down at an ACME in South Jersey, where a vending machine was dropping a new release—randomly, by the way, like some kind of cardboard slot machine designed to test your patience. Well, patience failed. You had multiple groups hovering around … Continue reading Pokémon Pandemonium Prompts Police Call

Jun 4, 2026

Billy Gibbons Drops New Single

ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons is back at it with a new single called “Brown Paper Bag.” He dropped the news himself like a guy who just wandered into the room with a riff and a grin, casually mentioning it also features Keith Urban… casually shredding. No big deal. The track’s got that crunchy, greasy, … Continue reading Billy Gibbons Drops New Single