Details are sketchy at this point, but another sinkhole appeared in Galena, Kan., late Saturday. Rod Harsh of Route 66 TV Online tells me the sinkhole, which is up to 20 feet deep already, appeared at Bob H. Carr Used Cars at 410 W. Seventh St. in Galena, just off Route 66 near the Sonic … Continue reading Another sinkhole appears in Galena
Category: Events
That was an eventful parade
Galena, Kan., held its annual Christmas parade Saturday. Larry and Judy Courtney were grand marshals. Larry owns the C&A Corp. in town, and he and his wife are helping restore an old Marathon gas station along old 66 in town and acquired an old boom truck that was the inspiration to Tow Mater in the … Continue reading That was an eventful parade
More SUV than the driver can handle
The combination of a traffic accident and the weight of ice and snow caused the collapse of the Carthage Route 66 Antique Mall at 1221 Oak St. in Carthage, Mo., earlier this week. The Joplin (Mo.) Globe reported: The incident began when a car ran into the building and one of the supporting trusses on … Continue reading More SUV than the driver can handle
“Cars” movie gets nine Annie nominations
Disney-Pixar's hit summer movie about Route 66, "Cars," tied "Flushed Away" for the most Annie nominations from the International Animated Film Society with nine, reported the Los Angeles Daily News. The awards will be announced Feb. 11 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, Calif. According to CountSolo at the Pixar Planet forum, here are the … Continue reading “Cars” movie gets nine Annie nominations
Winter on the Mother Road
Looks like Route 66 is the only way west for Tulsans heading for OKC this morning. TV station KSWO out of southwestern Oklahoma is reporting that I-44 is closed between Oklahoma's two largest cities after a snowstorm dumped more than 10 inches of snow on Tulsa. The storm brought an influx of business to one … Continue reading Winter on the Mother Road
“Christmas on Route 66” parade
This story in the Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald about local Christmas parades has an item that might be of interest to Route 66ers: Kellyville will celebrate “Christmas on Route 66” with its parade on Dec. 9, said Kim Crall, president of the Kellyville Chamber of Commerce. The parade, which starts at 11 a.m., will follow … Continue reading “Christmas on Route 66” parade
Elvis no longer eats here
For most of its 22 years, the big neon sign of the landmark Metro Diner at 3001 E. 11th St. (aka Route 66) in Tulsa greeted diners with this on its marquee: "ELVIS EATS HERE." Elvis will have to find someplace else to dine. On Sunday, the Metro closed its doors for good. It soon … Continue reading Elvis no longer eats here
Running on the route
Rod Harsh at Route 66 TV Online was kind enough to send me pictures from yesterday's Route 66 Half-Marathon, which starts at the Kansas-Missouri state line and goes 13.1 miles on old Route 66 to the Kansas-Oklahoma line. The photo above is taken at the historic Rainbow Bridge near Riverton, Kan. Scott Nelson of Eisler … Continue reading Running on the route
Roadside miniatures on display at Corvette museum
Artist David Malcolm Rose has created remarkably detailed miniatures of decaying filling stations, motels and cafes, many of which are inspired by what's seen on Route 66. The series is called "The Lost Highway," and you can see photos of the works here. Rose's work will be exhibited at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling … Continue reading Roadside miniatures on display at Corvette museum
Joplin museum director honored by governor
Brad Belk, executive director of the Joplin (Mo.) Museum Complex, was given the 2006 Governor's Humanities Community Heritage Award. According to a news release: This award recognizes a special contribution to a community’s understanding of its heritage. Here's a rundown of Belk's accomplishments. In addition to helping a prominent Route 66 town, he's also served … Continue reading Joplin museum director honored by governor