The best Route 66 attractions, state by state
It's known as the “Mother Road” of the U.S. Here's a list of 50 Route 66 attractions for any traveler looking to make the eight-state road trip.
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Four-State Staycation: Fredonia Flag on the Mound
The next Four-State Staycation Destination takes us to Wilson County, Kansas to learn the story behind the Fredonia Flag on the Mound
Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
Streaming services ranging from Netflix to Disney+ want us to stop sharing passwords.
Roper KIA presents toys, check to Children's Center
Roper KIA teams up with the community to donate vans full of toys and $15,000 to the Children's Center.
These are the most popular national parks in America
These were the 50 most popular national parks in America in 2020.
Vaccine Passports and Summer Travel: What We Know
The thrill of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is giving way to apprehension for many would-be summer travelers, as uncertainty continues to swirl concerning when, whether and where to travel internationally. One…
Start Booking Your Trips Backward: Get Your Rental Car First
Most travelers start vacation planning by scouring the internet for a great flight deal. Then, it’s time to scout out hotels. Booking the rental car is a boring afterthought. But…
3 Tips When Thinking About Your Post-Vaccination Travel Risk
We all want to know when it’s OK to resume our travels. Can we travel internationally after we’re fully vaccinated? After most people in the world are immunized? Ever again?…
Splish and Splash With These Top 10 Water Toys From Amazon
Sponsored Content: We Hope You Enjoy These Top 10 Water Toys From Amazon.
Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back
To Mike Anger in Midland, Michigan, a $100 round-trip airline flight and $260 for five nights at a Las Vegas hotel made it too easy to say yes.
First Thursday Art Walk comes back to downtown Joplin
For the first time since the pandemic began, the First Thursday Art Walk actually involves some walking.
Area senior centers reopen after being closed for more than a year
Area senior centers are reopening after being closed for more than a year. And even with some changes, visitors are happy to see their friends in person again.
How to Travel Safely and Cheaply This Summer
As vaccination rates inch upward, Americans are beginning to travel again. More than 10 times as many passengers passed through Transportation Security Administration screenings in the first week of April…
Wildcat Wednesday: Real World 4-H Applications
Katie Townsend of Wildcat Extension District talked with Michael Hayslip about how youth are taking the skills they learn to make money on the side.
What COVID-Era Travel Changes Are Likely Here to Stay?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way the world works, eats, communicates and, yes, how it travels. Over the course of the last year, we’ve seen a myriad of changes in…
The cities where people are buying RVs
Unlike other segments of the travel and tourism economy, the market for recreational vehicles has been thriving in the face of COVID-19.
MDC encourages people to help Missouri bumble bees
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is giving people the chance to help Missouri's bumble bees through the Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas community science project.
3 MO nurses help deliver baby on plane above Pacific Ocean
Three nurses from North Kansas City Hospital helped delivered a baby on a plane that was heading to Hawaii.
These 8 Hilton Hotels Offer Strong Value For Your Points
Hilton points are easy to earn, so there’s a chance you’ve already got a stash ready to spend. In fact, you might think that with more than 5,000 hotels across 17 brands that you’d be swimming in options. However, not all Hilton redemptions are created equal. Some offer stronger value than others so travelers looking […]
Marian Days 2021 in Carthage is canceled
Organizers once again cancel Marian Days. Thousands of visitors are drawn to the event in Carthage that started in the late 70's.
MO-KAN racers compete for top prize in bracket series
Plenty of Four-Staters were enjoying a day at the races Sunday and checking out the bracket series over at the MO-KAN Dragway in Asbury, Missouri.
Who's your TV mom?
With Mother's Day closing in, we wondered which TV mom most closely resembles your own. Take our quiz, and think about how your mom reacts, or would have reacted, to certain situations.
Leaf through the pages of 9 nature-themed books
Spring has sprung, and people are tuning in to nature. Here are some books to up your knowledge of birds, bugs, plants and other life.
Guns and Hoses Basketball Charity Game to pit cops against firefighters
John Boyd of Bright Futures Joplin talked with Michael Hayslip about the upcoming Guns and Hoses Basketball Game. It pits the Joplin Police Department against the Joplin Fire Department in a game that raises money for Bright Futures Joplin.
