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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

Jul 21, 2026

Your Coffee Habit: Now Doctor-Approved

If your main personality trait is drinking coffee like it’s a full-time job you might actually be doing yourself a favor. The American Heart Association just came out and said that up to five cups of plain coffee a day is generally safe for most adults, and might even lower your risk of heart disease, … Continue reading Your Coffee Habit: Now Doctor-Approved

Jul 21, 2026

Man Stuck in Porta-Potty For a Mountain Dew

In Kansas City last week a guy got stuck inside a porta-potty. And not, like, locked in. He was IN the porta-potty. A worker shows up to pick it up, door’s locked, guy inside says he’s “not coming out.” Always a promising start. Cop gets involved, tells him to open the door… guy says he … Continue reading Man Stuck in Porta-Potty For a Mountain Dew

Jul 20, 2026

Pole Dancing Practice Causes Flood

A woman in Houston decided to pick up pole dancing at home… which, honestly, good for her. New hobby, new skills, living her best life. Except three days in, the pole she just installed came loose from the ceiling mid-practice… and smacked right into the fire sprinkler. And you already know what happens next. Maybe … Continue reading Pole Dancing Practice Causes Flood

Jul 16, 2026

Better Ways To Boost Morning Energy

If your morning routine is basically “open eyes, grab coffee, hope for the best”… yeah, same. But apparently that’s not doing you any favors. Doctors say your energy isn’t just about caffeine — it’s sleep timing, stress, hydration… all the annoying responsible stuff. But the fixes are actually pretty simple. First, drink some water. Your … Continue reading Better Ways To Boost Morning Energy

Jul 14, 2026

Lottery Jackpots Still Climbing

Lottery fever is back, and it’s getting crazy. Between Mega Millions and Powerball, there’s now well over a billion dollars just… sitting there, waiting for your “I almost didn’t buy a ticket” story. Powerball struck out again Monday night, which means it’s climbed to about $498 million for the next drawing Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mega Millions is sitting at a … Continue reading Lottery Jackpots Still Climbing

Jul 14, 2026

Supermarket Spending Strains Savings

Grocery shopping has officially entered “well, that hurt” territory. New research says a whole lot of Americans aren’t just side-eyeing their receipts—they’re straight-up dipping into savings or leaning on credit cards just to keep the fridge stocked. And not in a “points and perks” kind of way… more like “I’ll figure this out later.” About … Continue reading Supermarket Spending Strains Savings

Jul 14, 2026

Bull Bison Sends Grandpa Airborne

So there’s a viral Yellowstone video that’s equal parts “whoa” and “nope.” (Check it out in the link below.) A bull bison decided it had absolutely had it… chased down and launched a grandpa into the air like a rag doll. The guy was walking with his grandson, keeping what seemed like a respectful distance, … Continue reading Bull Bison Sends Grandpa Airborne

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 13, 2026

Sci-Fi School Break-In

A group of teens went full sci-fi during a break-in at their high school. Three teens in North Carolina are now facing charges after police say they used a homemade plasma cannon to break into Smith High School around 2 a.m. Sunday. Yes. Plasma cannon. As in, “we built this in a garage and absolutely … Continue reading Sci-Fi School Break-In

Jul 10, 2026

Summer Strategies for a Cooler Car

Getting into a hot car in the summer is basically a gamble with the skin on your hands and the back of your thighs. Good news: you can make it way less miserable without cranking the AC into panic mode. First move? Don’t hit recirculate right away. Crack the windows, turn the fan on, and … Continue reading Summer Strategies for a Cooler Car