As the United States’ first federal highway system, Route 66 connected people and places across the country. It was a symbol ...

Local author and poet David Harrison has been appointed Poet Laureate for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration in Springfield. Mayor Jeff Schrag made the appointment this week.

Mayor Jeff Schrag appointed David L. Harrison, a children's book author and poet, as the Poet Laureate for the National Route ...

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary in Springfield, Missouri. Plan a spring road trip with historic stops, family attractions, and weekend fun.

As Route 66 marks its centennial, a travel guide from the Jim Crow era offers a window into the experiences of Black ...

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - Route 66 centennial events began in Missouri today as national and state leaders outlined upcoming celebrations marking 100 years of the historic highway. The Drive Home Tour ...

How to drive Route 66: Stops, motels and detours that make the trip unforgettable - As Route 66 celebrates its centennial ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new roadside attraction ...

ST. ROBERT, Mo. – A new tribute to the Mother Road is set to light up the night sky in St. Robert on Friday, May 9th. It’s called the Route 66 Neon Park and it’s located at George M. Reed Roadside ...

On warm nights when my bedroom window was open I could hear the endless stream of vehicles on Route 66. We lived in a small house at the east edge of Baxter Springs and across the street from my ...

ST. LOUIS, MO (Amazing America TV) — Day 2, Part 1 We continue our Amazing Itineraries: Discover Missouri’s Route 66 with a visit to Laumeier Sculpture Park. Its mission is to “engage the community ...

The City of Springfield is stepping up litter cleanup and beautification ahead of major Route 66 celebrations later this ...