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32 Bison Die in Quapaw, Oklahoma, Including Sacred White Bull Frosty
Thirty-two bison died in Quapaw, Oklahoma, over the summer after an equipment failure cut off the pasture's water supply, and among the dead was Frosty, a rare white bull whose loss has struck a deep cultural chord within the tribe. The 143 surviving bison are recovering from dehydration as officials investigate the cause.
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This Tiny Missouri BBQ Shack Serves Brisket and Coconut Cream Pie
Thick-cut brisket and coconut cream pie have helped turn a tiny drive-thru BBQ joint in Jane, Missouri, into the kind of place people remember long after the meal. Bubba’s BBQ keeps the setup remarkably simple. There is no traditional dining room. Customers order at the window, with outdoor seating...
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This Old-Fashioned Missouri Sweet Shop Lets You Watch Candy Makers At Work
Watching caramel get poured and chocolate get dipped makes buying candy a lot more fun. This Missouri sweet shop lets visitors peek through big windows while the candy makers work right behind the glass. Toffee, fudge, brittle, caramel treats, and hand-dipped chocolates all come together in the same space, so...
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The Crude Life & Frequency 66 Sign On from the Hometown of Route 66
The Mother Road has gotten a multimedia studio dedicated to Route 66 news, events, colorful personalities, travelers, businesses and Americana archives. Frequency 66 is a media engagement studio and experience center at 601 Main Street in Galena, Kansas — right on Route 66, kitty-corner from Gearhead Curious and the Kansas Visitor Center.
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This Year-Round Missouri Farmers Market Has Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Flowers, And Live Music
A market morning feels better when there is music playing and something fresh coming out of a bakery box. This Missouri farmers market keeps that energy going all year, with local produce, baked goods, flowers, meat, eggs, plants, and plenty of other finds under one roof. Saturdays can feel especially...
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The Beloved Drive-In Movie Theater In Missouri That Has Locals Obsessed
There are places you visit once and forget about by the following Tuesday, and then there are places that get under your skin in the best possible way and refuse to leave. The Sunset Drive-In Theatre in Aurora, Missouri is firmly, enthusiastically, and without any apology in the second category.
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From San Francisco back to Joplin: Artist Jorge Leyva
JOPLIN, Mo. — Heading into the Joplin library, you’ve likely seen the red sculpture celebrating the recovery from the 2011 tornado. It’s just one of many pieces from a Joplin artist who likes to celebrate community and home. “I went to Missouri Southern. I went to PSU....
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Fill A Bag With Fresh Pecans At This Grower Near Nevada, Missouri
Right off the interstate in western Missouri sits a small store that turns a humble native nut into something worth a special detour. Travelers heading between Branson and points north keep finding it by accident, then keep coming back on purpose. Shelves are stacked with plain pecans, chocolate covered ones,...
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The Route 66 Coin, Gold, and Silver Show changes locations
GALENA, KS (KOAM) -- The Route 66 Coin, Gold, and Silver Show announced it is moving locations this year. Due to the unexpected closure of Granny Shaffer's Restaurant, they've moved their event to the Senior Citizens Center at 720 Wall Street in Galena.
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6 Secret Breakfast Spots In Rogers, Arkansas Most Visitors Miss
A good breakfast can change the mood of a morning, especially when the place serving it feels like a find. Rogers has restaurants that fit that description without trying hard to announce themselves. In Arkansas, this city gives early risers plenty of reasons to skip the chain routine and try...
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Girls Night: Pink Edition Shopping Fundraiser Returns to Support the Community
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Grab your friends and get ready to shop, connect and give back at Girls Night: Pink Edition Shopping Fundraiser, hosted by the McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation on Thursday, October 1, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. This year’s event has a fresh new look, but the mission remains the...
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14 Kansas Landmarks Connected to Famous Americans
Kansas has played a surprisingly important role in the lives of famous Americans, from presidents and pioneering aviators to abolitionists, journalists, lawmen, and business leaders. Across the state, historic homes and landmarks preserve the places where their remarkable stories unfolded. These 14 Kansas landmarks connect visitors with the people who...