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Sep 1, 2026

How to Avoid the Labor Day "Break-Light Bonanza"

Drive times to avoid and one thing you should never avoid

Aug 24, 2026

Nearly Full Blood Moon Over The Four States Thursday Night

The moon is about to do something a little dramatic over the Four States. Late Thursday night, August 27, into early Friday morning, August 28, Joplin and the Four States area gets a nearly total lunar eclipse. Earth will slide between the sun and moon, covering about 93 percent of the moon in its shadow. … Continue reading Nearly Full Blood Moon Over The Four States Thursday Night

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 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 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 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

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 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 16, 2026

Feline-Fueled Felony Fails Fast

Monday morning in Maryland, some dude walks into a pet store, grabs a kitten like he’s late for a meeting, and bolts. Not great. But it gets weirder. He runs straight to the bank next door, strolls up to an employee holding this tiny black-and-white kitten and goes, “Hey, can you hold this?” Then he … Continue reading Feline-Fueled Felony Fails Fast

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 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