Last year, you may remember Russell Brannan, who leased the long-closed TeePee Drive-In along Route 66 in Sapulpa, Okla., but never reopened it after a Route 66 News report revealed him using several aliases, leaving several theaters after operating them for a short time, and disappointed owners in his wake. Now it appears Brannan, now … Continue reading TeePee Drive-In’s former operator resurfaces in Pennsylvania
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Bobcat Bite restaurant will close, may reopen elsewhere
The Bobcat Bite, a historic restaurant along an old alignment of Route 66 on the southern edge of Santa Fe, N.M., will close June 9 because of a dispute with the owners, reported the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. The Bobcat's operators hope to reopen in another location in Santa Fe, although where hasn't been determined. … Continue reading Bobcat Bite restaurant will close, may reopen elsewhere
Doubts arise over history of Galena’s Murder Bordello
Numerous media outlets -- including Route 66 News -- have reported that Galena's Murder Bordello in Galena, Kan., served as the headquarters of a murderous madam, Ma Staffleback, during the 1890s when she and other accomplices may have killed dozens of clients. However, records unearthed by two members of an area historical society have cast … Continue reading Doubts arise over history of Galena’s Murder Bordello
Park will feature replica of Red’s Giant Hamburg sign
A Route 66-themed park in the middle of Springfield, Mo., will feature a replica of the Red's Giant Hamburg restaurant sign, reported KSPR-TV in Springfield. The Hy-Vee grocery chain is holding a fundraiser through May 12 for the sign project, including a car show on May 11. Details about the park: The City-owned West Meadows … Continue reading Park will feature replica of Red’s Giant Hamburg sign
New Mexico Route 66 Museum gets $5,000 donation
The fledgling New Mexico Route 66 Museum in Tucumcari received a $5,000 donation from the First National Bank of New Mexico, reported the Quay County Sun, based in Tucumcari. That's on top of the $3,000 from the Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association and $5,000 from the McMullen Trust. The museum inside the Tucumcari Convention Center … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Museum gets $5,000 donation
Cow Bop leading another music tour of Route 66
The California western-swing and jazz band Cow Bop is leading its fourth musical tour of Route 66 in July, and other music acts are invited to participate in the fun. The "Licks on Route 66 2013" tour starts July 19 in Chicago and will continue until it reaches the Pacific Ocean around July 30. Cow … Continue reading Cow Bop leading another music tour of Route 66
Soar near Route 66 on a zipline in Williams
A zipline that allows riders to fly near Route 66 in Williams, Ariz., likely will be running by Labor Day, reported the Williams-Grand Canyon News. The zipline will be operated by Soaring Eagle Zip Line, based in Utah. This YouTube video shows what it's like to ride one: https://youtu.be/qnfhrY2mTk8 The newspaper said: The company will … Continue reading Soar near Route 66 on a zipline in Williams
Litchfield museum sets June 1 for grand opening
The Litchfield History Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center in Litchfield, Ill., has set Saturday, June 1, for its grand opening, according to a news release from the museum board. From the release: Designed to reflect the Route 66 era, the new attraction is located at 334 Historic Old Route 66 South on the site … Continue reading Litchfield museum sets June 1 for grand opening
“Yukon’s Best Flour” sign removed for repairs
The massive "Yukon's Best Flour" sign on top of a flour mill in Yukon, Okla., was removed for repairs, according to a report Monday by KWTV in Oklahoma City. News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | The Route 66 community embarked on a successful $175,000 fundraiser to repair the sign … Continue reading “Yukon’s Best Flour” sign removed for repairs
Former 4 Women on the Route should reopen this month
Cars on the Route, formerly known as the 4 Women on the Route in Galena, Kan., should reopen sometime in May after months of renovations, reported the Joplin (Mo.) Globe newspaper. We previously reported on the overhaul of the Route 66 landmark in March. At the time, principal owner Renee Charles hoped to have the … Continue reading Former 4 Women on the Route should reopen this month