Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down: ‘They are my family’

A Missouri grandmother says she was frightened she could end up in legal trouble after county health officials told her to stop serving free homemade breakfasts without a permit, but she told Fox News Digital she has no intention of giving up the morning tradition that brings her tiny community together. “I’m not gonna stop … Read more

New details, video ‘straight from perpetrator’s phone’ revealed in insane golf cheating scandal

Barstool Sports personality Sam “Riggs” Bozoian said Zach Holland — a controversial amateur golfer under fire for faking a hole-in-one to win a prize pot — sent him the footage of the cheating scandal that took place earlier this month at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri. During Tuesday’s installment of the “Fore Play” podcast, Bozoian … Read more

ESPN’s Matt Miller lost ‘significant amount of blood’ before amputation as grisly crash details revealed

ESPN’s Matt Miller lost ‘significant amount of blood’ before amputation as grisly crash details revealed

ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller was ejected from his car and lost “a significant amount of blood” during his horrific accident last Wednesday that led to the amputation of his left arm. Details of the accident, which took place in Missouri and involved Miller’s 2023 Ford Bronco and a semi-truck, were revealed Thursday in … Read more

Fly in — not over: Skip the coasts for these Midwest getaways that deliver big

Fly in — not over: Skip the coasts for these Midwest getaways that deliver big

From the splendors of rivers and lakes to loop-de-loop coasters, the midwest has a lot to offer for families with young kids. Plus, your wallet will love middle America, too. Ahead, five midwest locales where summer shines.  Valentine, Nebraska Shed your city snobbery and enjoy the down-home fun of “tanking” along the Niobrara National Scenic … Read more

NYC’s iconic Katz’s Deli will head West — but only for a limited time

NYC’s iconic Katz’s Deli will head West — but only for a limited time

Katz’s Deli is packing up its pastrami and going cross-country. Later this summer, New York’s oldest Jewish deli, Katz’s Deli, is heading out west to bring its pastrami prowess to the Foodies Eat First Fest in St. Louis, Missouri, taking place on August 22 to 23, for its second consecutive year. Per the festival’s website, the 2-day … Read more

The road most traveled: Classic Route 66 celebrates 100 years of its iconic highway

The road most traveled: Classic Route 66 celebrates 100 years of its iconic highway

Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more

Fast food customer threatens to kill workers during heated dispute: It happens ‘pretty often’

Fast food customer threatens to kill workers during heated dispute: It happens ‘pretty often’

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, ‘Winter’s Bone’ author who coined ‘country noir’ genre, dead at 72

Daniel Woodrell, ‘Winter’s Bone’ author who coined ‘country noir’ genre, dead at 72

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

‘Heavy soda’ trend sparks debate as drinks feature extra syrup for maximum sweetness

‘Heavy soda’ trend sparks debate as drinks feature extra syrup for maximum sweetness

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

Teen who survived 240 feet ravine fall is facing serious complications while recovering, mother says

Teen who survived 240 feet ravine fall is facing serious complications while recovering, mother says

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

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII waste in Midwestern creek

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII waste in Midwestern creek

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

Forever chemicals found in American beer — the worst is brewed in this part of the country

Forever chemicals found in American beer — the worst is brewed in this part of the country

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

Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri

Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri

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

Doomsday prepper who blew a whopping $350K on supplies, weapons can ‘finally take a break’ after Trump win: ‘I am so grateful’

Doomsday prepper who blew a whopping 0K on supplies, weapons can ‘finally take a break’ after Trump win: ‘I am so grateful’

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

Missouri woman indicted in alleged attempt to defraud Elvis Presley’s family in foreclosure sale of Graceland

Missouri woman indicted in alleged attempt to defraud Elvis Presley’s family in foreclosure sale of Graceland

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

Bald eagle fighting for survival after bullet nearly split his beak in two

Bald eagle fighting for survival after bullet nearly split his beak in two

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

Rescued bald eagle ‘too fat to fly’ after gorging on a raccoon

Rescued bald eagle ‘too fat to fly’ after gorging on a raccoon

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

Millions of pounds of cheese are stored in underground Missouri ‘caves’ — here’s the wild reason why

Millions of pounds of cheese are stored in underground Missouri ‘caves’ — here’s the wild reason why

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

Rapper Nelly arrested for ecstasy possession at Missouri casino

Rapper Nelly arrested for ecstasy possession at Missouri casino

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

Elderly couple files first lawsuit in Boar’s Head’s multistate listeria outbreak over ‘damage to the marital relationship’

Elderly couple files first lawsuit in Boar’s Head’s multistate listeria outbreak over ‘damage to the marital relationship’

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