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Aug 24, 2026
Vader Voices Support For Flock Cameras
Darth Vader has apparently added “city council activist” to his résumé. A guy in full Vader gear showed up at a San Diego City Council meeting to support controversial Flock license-plate cameras — if you can call it support when the argument is basically, “The Emperor needs this to track rebel scum.” Between the signature … Continue reading Vader Voices Support For Flock Cameras
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
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 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 8, 2026
Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Summer Safe
Hot weather reminder: your dog is not built for summer like you are. Dogs don’t sweat like we do, so they can get heatstroke really fast. So how hot is TOO HOT for your dog? Easy rule of thumb—take the temperature, add the humidity. If that number hits 150 or more, it’s officially “we’re staying … Continue reading Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Summer Safe
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 9, 2026
Road Rage Incident Turns Musical
In Fremont, California, where two drivers were already having a very normal bad day—tailgating, honking, the usual “I will absolutely ruin both our afternoons” energy. They pull over, get out, and start throwing punches like it’s a deleted scene from a low-budget action movie. And then—plot twist—one guy reaches into his car… and grabs a … Continue reading Road Rage Incident Turns Musical
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
May 29, 2026
Careless Driver Creates Concrete Chaos
A driver in Wisconsin saw a big ol’ “road closed” sign… decided it was more of a suggestion, and actually got out, moved the barricade, and kept right on driving at an interchange near Milwaukee. Problem is, the road wasn’t just closed… it was freshly poured concrete. And, you guessed it, the pickup sank right … Continue reading Careless Driver Creates Concrete Chaos
May 28, 2026
Fleeing Fool Hides In Flue
This guy in Washington tried to dodge police… and picked possibly the worst escape route in recent history. Cops get called to a boarded-up house because neighbors see smoke coming out of the chimney. Not a great sign already. They show up, hear someone inside… and instead of answering the door, this guy climbs out … Continue reading Fleeing Fool Hides In Flue