February 9, 1951
Satchel Paige was signed to pitch for the St. Louis Browns at age 46. Between innings Paige lounged in a rocking chair near the dugout.
February 8, 2012
Edward Maher (a.k.a. Fast Eddie) saw his money run out and then he was captured in Ozark, Missouri. He had been living quietly on the $1.5 million…
Q&A: Breaking the Ice
Charolette Scott (and her truck) work to keep the roads cleared when winter weather takes a nasty turn.
February 7, 1867
Birthday of writer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Wilder was born in Wisconsin but lived much of her life in Mansfield, MO.
Mexico, Missouri Couple Remodels Their Home From the 1800s
Doug and Lori McPike turned a home from the late 1800s in Mexico, Missouri into their dream, modern farmhouse.
February 5, 2012
The science and education worlds were buzzing about ten-year-old Clara Lazen from Kansas City.
February 3, 1846
The "Bandit Queen" Belle Starr was born in Carthage, MO. She was probably the most infamous of all the pistol-packin' mamas of those days. Read more…