Route 66 News

The 126-year-old railroad depot on Route 66 and Illinois 113 in Braidwood, Ill., has been donated to the city by its owners.

Police say 40-year-old Scott Austin, of Library, has been killed in the crash about 4 a.m. on the Route 66 toll bypass in Westmoreland County.

"Ringraziare." In Italian it means "be thankful." It is a concept not lost on Mossuto's Market Cafe owner and operator Biagio Schiano, who, along with his staff, demonstrated it Saturday by giving his time and ...

We're in Oklahoma City, on our way to California and visiting many of the places I wrote about in 'Ghostly Tales of Route 66." So far....so good.

November 14, 2008 When I heard that General Motors was going bankrupt, I immediately thought of my father's Buick.

A year's worth of free gasoline just isn't what it once was - the day before yesterday.

Friday, November 14, 2008 Oklahoma City Metro History Kicks , that is. I had a rare occasion to meet someone at the Wellston McDonald's on November 13, 2008, and the best way to get that facility from Oklahoma ...

One of Oklahoma's great Route 66 wineries is taking their act to Oklahoma City. Stableridge Winery will present a wine tasting class at The Melting Pot on Sheridan Ave in OKC.

Aaron Meek, owner of Group M. Investments Inc. said he plans to restore the building turning the space into a hotel with an events center and restaurant in the bottom level.

A travel Web site, AboutAnywhere.com , is urging travelers to drive instead of fly during the upcomingA holiday season because gas prices have dropped enough in recent weeks to make it economical again.

Clarence Wolfguts honored in S.D. Yankton, S.D. Following passage of legislation to finally award Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Choctaw and other Code Talkers with Congressional Medals, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson ...

The "Mother Road" - or what's left of it - turns 82 today. Which reminds me, serious eater robincat asked in Talk about serious eating options along the historic highway .

These are just some of the major events that happened on November 11th. 1831 , Nat Turner is hanged after inciting a violent slave uprising.

Alicia Keys was spotted in Berlin at Giulianova Lido Abruzzo restaurant after her performance on a German TV show.

This is potentially big tourism news for Route 66 - a cross-country bicycle route that mirrors much of the Mother Road.

Harold E. Armstrong, longtime co-owner of the historic Wagon Wheel Motel on old Route 66 in Cuba, Mo., died Saturday at age 81, according to Britton Funeral Home in Cuba.

At 7:53 a.m. today, a black Chevy pickup and a blue GMC Blazer collided head on near Jay Street on Historic Route 66, killing one female and injuring five people.

AIA Seattle formed a team to recognize up-and-coming and innovative architectural firms in the region.

I'm a fan of Gallup, New Mexico. Friends ask, "Why Gallup?" Well, because there are some fantastic events in Gallup, great shopping for Indian jewelry and a history that will take you back to the "Wild West." ...

Three local people were arrested on various drug charges after a routine traffic stop along Route 422, near the Route 66 intersection, at 11:27 a.m. Tuesday.