Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026 presenting the country an opportunity to authentically rewrite the narrative of the Mother Road, so-named by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, “The Grapes of Wrath ...

Hailed as the nation's best road trip, this winding route stops at countless towns and attractions, and it's having a big ...

Route 66, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” is more than just a highway; it’s an enduring symbol of American car ...

What I discovered travelling Missouri’s lesser-trodden stretch of Route 66 - With the ‘Mother Road’ celebrating its 100th ...

Theatrikos presents "Route 66 to the Grand Canyon," a whimsical tribute to Route 66's centennial with interactive comedy.

As the iconic highway turns 100, see why a drive along this stretch of the Mother Road is like traveling through time. Find ...

Explore small-town life on Route 66 as Hall of Fame journalist Dawn Shelton delves into local news transparency, community ...

A 21-foot-tall chef statue known as a "Muffler Man" has moved from its location in Springfield, Missouri. Originally named "Carl," the statue has been renamed "Big Al" and relocated to the Hi-Way Cafe ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A historic building along Route 66 has been demolished after the city granted the owner of the Rancho Court Motel a demolition permit. The city declared the building at 1544 ...

The Illinois Symphony opened its 2025-26 season last month with a pops concert dedicated to music from Star Wars, with guest ...

Lincoln’s downtown square emerges as a perfectly preserved tableau of American small-town life, with buildings that have witnessed over a century of history while continuing to serve the community’s ...