Photos of the world's first floating McDonald's that locals feared would cheapen iconic Missouri riverfront

The world's first ever floating McDonald's - once met with skepticism over fears it would cheapen Missouri's scenic waterfront - has resurfaced in the spotlight, thanks to a wave of fascinating photos from its heyday. On March 11, 1980, the …

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10 Images Show Upgrades to Missouri Walmart Stores

If you live in Missouri, you've probably been inside a Walmart store and think you know what you can expect. Soon, you'll need to change those expectations as the chain is bringing next-generation upgrades to hundreds of supercenters and there are …

Rural youth gearing up for Missouri State Fair hope to see livestock profits

KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa covers Miami County in Kansas and Cass County in Missouri. He also covers agricultural topics. Share your story idea with Ryan. — Higher prices are on the minds of rural youth gearing up for the Missouri State Fair. " …

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A reports 4 fatal crashes over weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A traffic crash reports documented four fatal wrecks over the weekend in Jackson, Clay and Saline counties. Three occurred on Saturday, and one occurred on Friday. The Friday crash took place just …

26 Joplin high school students earn Missouri Seal of Biliteracy

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Twenty-six juniors and seniors at Joplin High School earned the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy this year. The Seal recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to …

2 Missouri Teenagers Dead After Crash with Semitruck on Victim's Birthday: They Just 'Got Out of School Last Week'

NEED TO KNOW Two Missouri teens are dead after a crash involving a semitruck on May 29 The driver of their vehicle, a 17-year-old girl, survived the highway crash with "moderate" injuries A friend of one of the victims told a local outlet that …

Quakes recorded in northeastern Arkansas and southern Missouri

DELL, Ark. and GAINESVILLE, Mo. (KAIT) - The U.S. Geological Survey recorded two minor earthquakes in northeastern Arkansas and near the Arkansas-Missouri border. The USGS registered a quake near Dell at 7:51 p.m. on May 31. The tremor had a magnitude of 2 …

Missouri Tigers Post-Spring Wide Receiver Depth Chart Review

The Missouri Tigers are reshaping their wide receiver depth chart post-spring, especially with the departure of Luther Burden to the NFL Draft. Kevin Coleman emerges as the premier slot receiver after a strong season with Mississippi State, while Marquise …

WATCH: Route 66 in Missouri with Frozen Custard, Elvis & a Wacky Rest Stop

In the second installment of our five-part series, we leave Route 66 Illinois for Missouri and those 13.2 miles of Kansas on the historic Mother Road. America’s first highway turns 100 in 2026 and we’re celebrating early, by getting off the highway and …