Buffalo Reflex

October 14, 1886

The Buffalo Reflex reported that, "The Kansas prodigals continue to return to old Dallas (County) thoroughly disgusted with that windy and…


See Our Vanishing Roadside Parks

After some investigating, I found Karen Daniels, senior historic preservation specialist for the Missouri Department of Transportation. She’s the…


October 12, 1837

The steamboat Chariton—which previously sank at the mouth of the Gasconade and was raised, sank at Independence and was raised, blew her boiler in…


Steamboat Constitution

October 7, 1817

The second steamboat to ever be in St. Louis arrived on this date. It was the steamboat Constitution. 


Kansas City Paseo Massacre

September 20, 1948

Three policemen and one bystander were killed in what came to be known as Kansas City’s Paseo Massacre.  


Kansas City Star Office

September 18, 1880

The Kansas City Star was established and published its first edition. 


Tips For Your Missouri Road Trip

Missouri is the place where indoor activities and outdoor activities are sure to impress whether you are horseback riding in the Ozark Mountains,…


Winning Lottery Ticket

September 17, 2010

Ernest Pullen won a lottery prize of $2 million dollars on "Mega MONOPOLY" lottery ticket. Just a few months earlier, in June, he won $1 million on a…


Broadway Bridge Kansas City

September 9, 1956

The Broadway Bridge, which crosses the Missouri River, opened in Kansas City. 


August 3, 1839

The Missouri Whig and General Advertiser, a newspaper in Palmyra, was first printed on this day. The newspaper still operates in Palmyra  (now known…