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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 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 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)

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 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

Jul 24, 2026

Oliver Opens at PCT Tonight

Pittsburg Community Theatre is raising the curtain on a classic this weekend, and from the sound of it, this is one production you won’t want to miss. Director Tony Sanchez stopped by to talk about PCT’s latest show, Oliver!, opening tonight at Memorial Auditorium. The beloved musical, based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, brings a … Continue reading Oliver Opens at PCT Tonight

Jul 24, 2026

Fun Ideas to Celebrate Christmas In July

So… it’s July, it’s a million degrees, and somehow we’re all thinking about Christmas. How about a little fake winter break from the heat? You don’t have to go “Full Christmas”…just keep it lowkey. Swap snowballs for water balloons and suddenly you’ve got a “blizzard” that won’t melt in 3 seconds. Throw on a Christmas … Continue reading Fun Ideas to Celebrate Christmas In July

Jul 23, 2026

Chiefs Release Renderings of New $3 Billion Stadium

The Chiefs just gave us a sneak peek at their future digs—and yeah, it’s a pretty big swing. We’re talking a $3 billion, 70,000-seat domed stadium planned for Kansas, hopefully ready by the 2031 season. The roof? Fully enclosed and made of this translucent material that sounds like something out of a science lab, but … Continue reading Chiefs Release Renderings of New $3 Billion Stadium

Jul 23, 2026

Second Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Eat and Drink to Get You Though It

Second Cyclospora Outbreak Because apparently one wasn’t enough.… there’s now a second Cyclospora outbreak popping up, across 5 midwestern states. Health officials are still trying to pin down the source, but we’re talking thousands of cases nationwide, a few hundred hospitalizations, and now another cluster popping up across the Midwest. (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and … Continue reading Second Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Eat and Drink to Get You Though It

Jul 22, 2026

How To Ease Your Kids Into Back-To-School

So… summer’s been all late nights, loose rules, and “sure, have another popsicle.” And now we’re supposed to just… pivot to school mode? The trick is easing into it. Start nudging bedtime earlier a little at a time. Same with mornings. Nobody needs a 6am shock to the system. Sell up the good stuff, too. … Continue reading How To Ease Your Kids Into Back-To-School

Jul 21, 2026

Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

So Joplin’s about to get a little… floaty. The Route 66 Centennial Balloon Festival lands August 28th through the 30th at Missouri Southern, and it’s basically three days of looking up and going, “okay yeah, that’s pretty cool.” We’re talking more than a dozen hot air balloons, plus tethered rides if committing to the full … Continue reading Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin