The night crew at a Missouri fast-food restaurant recently received death threats during a dispute with a customer, the manager told Fox News Digital. The Jan. 7 incident took place at Paul’s Drive In, located in Kansas City, Missouri, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. “A customer became verbally aggressive during a routine refund and … Read more
Daniel Woodrell, the acclaimed author of “Winter’s Bone” and other American novels that captured the essence of the Missouri Ozarks he called home, died Friday. The 72-year-old’s wife, Katie Estill-Woodrell, told the New York Times that he died at their home in West Plains, Missouri, after a battle against pancreatic cancer. He previously beat colon … Read more
A sweet new drink craze is bubbling up online, and dentists are cringing. The latest fountain option, dubbed heavy soda, promises an extra blast of syrup for maximum sweetness and a flavor strong enough to withstand melting ice. According to Reddit threads and viral TikTok videos, some gas stations in southern Missouri have begun offering … Read more
The teenager who survived three days at the bottom of a 240 foot ravine after a skateboarding accident is facing a setback in his recovery amid serious complications. Dakota “Cody” Trenkle Jr., 13, went missing on July 27, after he was last seen skateboarding in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri. And after three days without food … Read more
A Missouri creek has allegedly led to a higher risk of cancer in neighboring residents. Coldwater Creek, a Missouri River tributary north of St. Louis, has been a known radioactive waste site since the 1980s. Researchers have now confirmed that exposure to the creek, which is said to be polluted with nuclear waste from the development of the first … Read more
Crack open a cold one this Memorial Day and you might be in for a hoppy hazard. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has found that 95% of 23 tested beers across the US contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — commonly known as “forever chemicals” due to their lingering … Read more
A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned Saturday after the 33-year-old avian died following intense storms that recently moved through Missouri. Murphy, who surpassed the average lifespan of 25 years, died last week at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri. Sanctuary officials believe the … Read more
She’s starting to save after the “red wave.” A doomsday prepper says she can “finally take a break” from stockpiling after Donald Trump’s election win because the president-elect will “save us all.” Rowan MacKenzie, 40, has spent 13 years and a staggering $350,000 hoarding emergency supplies in anticipation of societal collapse. But following Trump’s landslide victory on … Read more
A Missouri woman has been federally indicted after an alleged attempt to swindle Elvis Presley’s Graceland property from the Presley family, according to court documents. Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, was indicted in Shelby County, Tennessee, for alleged mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. Findley claimed Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’ late daughter and only child, borrowed … Read more
A Missouri bald eagle is battling for survival following a gunshot injury that nearly split his beak in two. The raptor has undergone three surgeries to repair the extensive damage, but his prognosis remains guarded. The eagle, dubbed patient 24-390, was admitted to the World Bird Sanctuary’s hospital in Valley Park, a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, on July 11 with severe trauma. … Read more
This bald eagle is grounded. An overweight eagle was recently grounded by its plump physique after having a little bit too much to eat. The Missouri Department of Conservation was first given reports that a bald eagle at the Civil War location of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield had been hurt, but the truth was much … Read more
No whey! Deep within the confines of America’s heartland lies an underground abundance of more cheese than we know what to do with. For years, rumors have churned that a specific government surplus of the dairy product has been stored in a 3.2 million square foot cave system hidden beneath Springfield, Missouri. Sort of like … Read more
Nelly was arrested at a local casino on Wednesday morning in the St. Louis area, The Post confirmed with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The rapper, 49, was taken into custody for possession of four ecstasy pills and for not having car insurance. A spokesperson with the highway patrol told us that Nelly was arrested … Read more
An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit related to the recent listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head meats sliced at deli counters, which sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking upward of $25,000 for injuries and damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Markets for medical … Read more
If you sea something, say something. Fishermen are being instructed to kill an invasive, predatory fish with the potential to devastate local ecosystems. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is warning folks to be on the lookout for the northern snakehead, a marine animal indigenous to Asia that has been spotted in US waters. As … Read more
A museum in Missouri recently broke a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest gathering of people with underwear on their head. The City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, wanted to commemorate “314 Day” this year with flair. As a nod to its town’s area code, 314, the museum hosted an event on March 14 and … Read more
EUREKA, Mo. – A Missouri tornado almost delayed a couple’s wedding when the EF-1 twister ripped the roof off their event venue, but in less than 48 hours, the Brookdale Farms team scrambled to make it happen as planned. The tornado hit on Thursday evening while the rehearsal was ongoing, with about 20 people in … Read more
Most of us will simply put on special glasses and go outside to see Monday’s solar eclipse. But the world’s elite eclipse-chasers will be on the move this weekend in pursuit of the perfect view. And they’re giving themselves the best chances to actually see the display with flights to multiple destinations and hotel rooms … Read more
A non-venomous, two-headed snake’s statewide journey has come to a halt after the reptile underwent major surgery this month. Tiger-Lily, the rare western rat snake with two heads, was set to leave the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Powder Valley Nature Center on March 18 until a team member discovered that Tiger-Lily had an “emerging … Read more
Meet the real-life John Dutton. Kevin Costner’s “Yellowstone” character is fictional, but Steve McBee, star of the new docuseries, “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys,” is real — and his life is every bit as dramatic. “I work a lot, but in the fourth season, everyone was like, ‘Oh, there’s this crazy ranch show.’ So, … Read more