SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The ...

From a macaroni and cheese festival to iconic rock bands, Springfield has many special events scheduled in 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A must-stop photo-op is coming for Route 66 fans in Springfield. Springfield city leaders said that artists are designing a major sculpture to honor the Mother Road. It will ...

One of Springfield's largest festivals is less than a month away, celebrating the history of The Mother Road. The 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug ...

In case you didn’t know already, 2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66. And with this once-in-a-lifetime celebration comes ...

From California to Illinois, enthusiasts will hit the historic highway in 2026 for yearlong events that honor America’s most ...

Amazing America’s Hunter Hulbert shows us why Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium has been named the best ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “Sharing Stories of the Crossroads” is an Ozarks-based history-themed radio show on KICK 92.3 FM & 1340 AM. The show this week talked about the History Museum on the Square’s ...

Historic Route 66 across Missouri – a road trip through the Heart of America - Looking for authentic Midwest vintage charm, Beverley Watts discovered retro motor hotels, amazing Americana, Ted Lasso s ...

All of us have heard of the historic Route 66 that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. The road opened Nov. 11, 1926, and offers today’s travelers a fun and interesting trip back in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri governor Mike Kehoe announced at Raven Hail that the City of Springfield has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial ...