Route66

It was a man with an apple orchard who helped bring the road that would eventually become Route 66 through Lebanon.

At risk are millions of dollars in grants aimed at reviving old tourist spots in struggling towns.

The festival, which drew 56,000 last year, features an all-free musical lineup that includes favorite Branson acts on the KY3/KSPR stage in Park Central Square.

A group associated with Route 66 is hoping to attract younger people to the Mother Road through an online campaign.

The agency would award federal funds for preservation, development and promotion.

Runners tracked miles along the 'Old Mother Road' for the Route 66 run.

The annual 'Birthplace of Route 66 Festival' showcased classic cars and lots of rain. Check out the sights from the parade.

KY3's Paul Adler visits a strip on the original alignment of Route 66 to see the renovation of a hidden gem.

If you love learning new things or collecting memorabilia you'll want to check out the Old Glass Place during the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival where there are some fascinating items including a book of weird and wonderful stories about the Mother Road.

Barricades will be in place at several downtown intersections by Thursday.

With construction of a new Gasconade River Bridge about to start any day now, Route 66 fans are anxious about the old bridge's future.

The owner of a Route 66 treasure in Phillipsburg is looking for a buyer.

Missouri State University is working to keep the history of Route 66 alive in its special collections.

The original stretch of Route 66 along College Street is slowly getting a face-lift in an effort to revamp the tourist attraction, it could also be a bigger economic driver than expected for the city.

Check out this year's acts at the Branson Experience Stage on Park Central Square.

KY3's Paul Adler visited with some of the creators of a car known as. "The Mother Roadster."

The annual list highlights architectural and cultural sites that the National Trust deems at risk from development or neglect.

On April 30, 1926, the city received a telegram at the old Colonial Hotel in downtown Springfield.

The event is again two days, beginning Friday August 10.

Check out this year's winners of the classic cars contest at the 'Birthplace of Route 66 Festival' in downtown Springfield.

Crowds filled the 'Mother Road' through downtown Springfield for the annual 'Birthplace of Route 66 Festival' Saturday.

Runners hit the streets of Springfield's historic Route 66 for the annual 'Birthplace of Route 66 Festival' run.

Thousands attended opening day of the 'Birthplace of Route 66 Festival' in downtown Springfield.

Classic cars lined Route 66 in downtown Springfield for the 'Birthplace of Route 66 Festival' parade. Check out the sights from this year's fun.

The free event features live music, vendors and hundreds of classic cars.

Visitors to the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in downtown on Friday and Saturday might enjoy two exhibits about the Mother Road.

Missouri State University and Ozarks Alive are teaming up with a grant through the National Parks Service to record stories of truckers who drove on Route 66 in the Ozarks. Photojournalist Tim Leimkuhler brings us a little more insight into their project.

See the 'Mother Road's history come alive with hundreds of classic cars, live music, food and exhibits.

"Memories of the Mother Road' opened Monday.

Glen Wrinkle operated the small market from 1950 until his death in 2005.