Work is happening to prepare for the Route 66 Centennial National Kickoff late next month in Springfield.

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 ...

Route 66 is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, with travelers increasingly seeking flexible and authentic ...

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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 ...

Missouri is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with exhibitions, programs and a traveling display that will crisscross the state throughout 2026, according to a community announcement. The ...

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

With a new flight to St Louis and the centenary of Route 66, a lesser-known stretch of the Mother Road in Missouri is worth ...

ST. LOUIS – If you’re truly looking to “get your kicks on Route 66,” this year offers a once-in-a-century reason to make that happen. Route 66, one of America’s first commissioned highways also known ...

There’s nothing like the beckoning open road, especially when there’s nostalgia involved. And there’s no more iconic US highway than Route 66. After all, it officially opened in 1926 as a 2,400-mile ...

As the summer comes to a close and the school year is fast approaching, it may be time to take one last trip to close out the season. For wine enthusiasts, the state has several wine trails. For those ...