Missouri Life

On November 14, 1926 the paving of Route 66 between Springfield and Joplin was completed. For several years, getting between the two cities in southwest Missouri had been…

On November 13, 1762, Spain gained the Louisiana Territory from France in the Treaty of Fontainebleau. 

On November 12, 1998 the stars came out at the Campbell 16 Cine in Springfield as Brad Pitt held the debut of his new film, Meet Joe Black, in his hometown.

On November 11, 1930 newspapers were reporting that the new parrot at the St. Louis Zoo was cursing visitors and telling them to go to Hell. He would be removed from display. 

November 10, 1974 is the first game of the NBA Kansas City Kings 

Come for free to this market but buy the home-cooked breakfast, baked goods, or lunch! Hand-crafted vendors sell everything from wreaths and other holiday decor to wood crafts,…

This unique dip comes from the former Eden’s Alley, a restaurant that had a long run, a quarter of a century in Kansas City, before closing. Eden’s Alley still shares their…

November 9, 1935 is the birthday of Hall of Fame Cardinal’s pitcher, Bob Gibson.  

This big parade honors veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. The grand marshal is a World War II veteran who will be in his uniform and the 135th Army Band will lead the…

On November 8, 1917, after the all-male Kansas City Bar Association repeatedly turned her away, Mary Tiera Farrow and 20 other female lawyers formed the Women's Bar Association of…