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

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

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Springfield, known as the Birthplace of Route 66, is set to host the start of a national celebration of the Mother Road's ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s claim to be the birthplace of the Mother Road means it has been selected as the host city for the kickoff of America’s Route 66 centennial celebration, taking place ...

Route 66, partially running through Missouri, ranks fifth among America's top 10 scenic drives. Springfield, Missouri, is recognized as the birthplace of Route 66, where the iconic highway received ...

The United States Postal Service will release eight stamps representing each state along Route 66, with Missouri's Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon chosen to represent the Show Me State. Rare photographs ...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the 2026 festival Aug. 7-8.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is coming up in a few months in Springfield to celebrate 100 years of the historic highway. According to the Route 66 Kickoff website, ...