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Oct 23, 2026

Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region - Sip, Shop & Inclusion

Fashion Meets Fundraising, Thursday, November 19th

Oct 19, 2026

Getaway Driver Ditches Criminal Cohort

Driver Departs Before Suspect Leaves Scene of Crime

Oct 14, 2026

60th Annual Maple Leaf Festival Schedule of Events

Sep 16, 2026

How To Get A Handle On Rising Prices

Practical Tips for Managing Rising Costs

Sep 11, 2026

Smart Vacuum, Messy Marriage

Robot Vacuum Camera Catches Cheating Spouse

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

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 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 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 3, 2026

City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

So here’s the deal for the 4th in Joplin… things kick off at 5:30 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium over at MSSU. It’s the big one this year—the country’s turning 250, so they’re going a little extra. Think food trucks, bounce houses, and that “we stayed for the fireworks” level of commitment. Live music starts … Continue reading City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

Jun 18, 2026

Make-believe Lawyer Makes Messy Traffic Stop Worse

Florida traffic stop, middle of the night, things are already going sideways when officers find controlled substances in the car. The driver does what anyone in trouble does… calls a “lawyer.” And sure enough, this guy rolls up in a full suit and tie like he just stepped out of a courtroom drama. Starts throwing … Continue reading Make-believe Lawyer Makes Messy Traffic Stop Worse