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Aug 20, 2026
Woman Dies, Revived, Gets Fined
A woman in New Zealand had what you might call a very eventful grocery-store parking experience. She collapsed outside a supermarket in Auckland, and DIED! A stranger stepped in to perform CPR after she had no pulse. Paramedics got her to the hospital, where she recovered. Incredible story. A real-life second chance. Then came the … Continue reading Woman Dies, Revived, Gets Fined
Aug 12, 2026
Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials
Summer road trips are all sunshine, playlists, and the occasional “Are we there yet?”—until a flat tire, surprise storm, or traffic jam turns the whole thing into a roadside hostage situation. A little emergency kit can save the day. Keep water, electrolyte drinks, non-melty snacks, a phone charger, and a handwritten list of emergency numbers … Continue reading Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials
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
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
May 18, 2026
Tick Takeover Time: Safety Tips
So… tick season apparently skipped the “ease into it” phase this year. ER visits for tick bites are already the highest they’ve been since 2017, with the Northeast leading the charge—and yeah, the Midwest is right behind it. Love that for us. These little freeloaders can carry Lyme disease, which affects hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading Tick Takeover Time: Safety Tips
May 14, 2026
Tunnel Trickery Triggers Traffic Trouble
So… this feels like something Wile E. Coyote would absolutely sign off on. A guy in Glasgow somehow drove straight into a wall… because the wall looked like a tunnel. Not a real tunnel. A mural. Painted on. With big cartoon-ish “eyes” meant to resemble an entrance on a slip road near the Clyde Tunnel. … Continue reading Tunnel Trickery Triggers Traffic Trouble
Apr 30, 2026
How To Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets—your bank account might need a little attention too. Financial advisors say start easy—set your savings on autopilot so you’re not relying on “good intentions.” Then go subscription hunting… because you’re probably still paying for something you forgot existed. Pull your credit report, just to make sure nothing shady is … Continue reading How To Spring Clean Your Finances
Dec 5, 2025
Man Rescues Rabid Racoon, Bitten
It started with kindness… and ended with a hospital visit. How a roadside rescue turned into a medical emergency HERE.
Nov 19, 2025
Bathroom Weed Vaper Forces Emergency Landing
Someone had a little too much fun at 30,000 feet! More on this “high-flying” bathroom break HERE!
Oct 23, 2025
Woman On Walk in the Park Hit By Airplane
She’s as OK as you can be after literally being run into by an airplane. More about this freak collision HERE!
Oct 17, 2025
Firefighter’s Dog Sparks House Fire Chewing On Battery
Irony, with a modern life lesson for us all. More about this firefighter’s unexpected emergency HERE. Photo: Chapel Hill Fire Department Facebook
Apr 8, 2025
First Responders Urge You To Register Your Shelter
If you have a home storm shelter, Joplin first responders want you make sure you get it registered. It can help them more easily locate you in the event of a disaster. If you live in Joplin or Jasper County you can register HERE! If you need to find a shelter during an emergency find … Continue reading First Responders Urge You To Register Your Shelter