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Route 66: Print day at a 145-year-old Kansas newspaper
Kansas has by far the shortest segment of Route 66 of all eight states. Along the 13.2-mile stretch, we found one town that ...
What is US Route 66? Why is it Historical?
Discover the history of US Route 66, the 'Mother Road,' established in 1926. Learn why this iconic highway is a symbol of ...
Springfield prepares for the Centennial Celebration of Route 66
The 100-year anniversary of the Mother Road is next year and the state board has received grants to improve parts of the ...
Route 66 Road Fest to feature authors of book about Mother Road's first 100 years
The First 100 Years,” a new book that takes readers on a journey through the historic highway's life, demise and renaissance.
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Tourism is up in Joplin, how does it impact the local economy?
Sararae is just one of many, many travelers highlighted in a new report detailing the impact of tourism on the Joplin metro ...
Route 66 historians examine the Mother Road as it approaches 100 years
Buckle up as Jim Ross and Shellee Graham take readers for a ride down "The Main Street of America" in "Route 66: The First 100 Years." In 2026, the Mother Road will be celebrating its centennial ...
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Gridlock Guy: Retired reporter got his kicks on Route 66Gridlock Guy: Retired reporter got his kicks on Route 66
"I want to see America the way it used to be," said transportation reporter Jerry Carnes of his road trip along Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.