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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 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)
Aug 3, 2026
Uninvited Breakfast Bartender Busted
Imagine this: it’s 6:30 in the morning, you’re barely conscious, the dogs start going nuts, and you’re thinking, “Great, what now?” You grab your firearm, head downstairs… and there’s your neighbor in the kitchen, rocking a towel on his head like it’s spa day, while he works on a budget margarita. He’s already tried the … Continue reading Uninvited Breakfast Bartender Busted
Jul 31, 2026
Bride Burns Church Before Big Day
Imagine you’re getting married tomorrow… but you “forgot” one tiny detail: the marriage license. Instead of, you know, fixing that, this bride allegedly went with “burn it all down and start over.” Lenita “Tessa” Joy Moreno,was at the Latter-day Saints church in Kaysville with her groom and family, setting up for the big day. They … Continue reading Bride Burns Church Before Big Day
Jul 30, 2026
Lottery Jackpot Winner Arrested for FOURTH Time
So, apparently winning $167 million does not come with a “how not to get arrested four times” manual. There’s this guy, James Farthing from Georgetown, Kentucky — he hit the Powerball in April, biggest jackpot in state history, said he was going to split it with his mom and give her the best Mother’s Day … Continue reading Lottery Jackpot Winner Arrested for FOURTH Time
Jul 27, 2026
SWAT Truck Taken For Joyride
So this guy in New Jersey wakes up early Tuesday morning and thinks, “You know what I should steal? Not a Kia… not a Hyundai… no, let’s aim higher.” And by higher, we’re talking a $500,000 armored SWAT vehicle. Yeah, he took a BearCat. One of those massive, nine-ton, not-even-slightly-subtle police tanks meant for, you … Continue reading SWAT Truck Taken For Joyride
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