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US Marshals Warn of Half Dozen Missouri Fugitives Still at Large
Once upon a time, I thought I was made for a career in law enforcement. Fortunately, for the general public, that didn't work out. However, the United States Marshals was the goal back then and they remain one of the most effective law enforcement agencies. According to their website, there are a half dozen Missouri fugitives still at large.
7 Bizarre Things You Can Get at Walmart in Illinois
I think it's safe to say considering my history that I'm really not the person who should be labeling things as "strange". However, an argument could be made that I'm the perfect person to be the crown prince of odd. That's why I was very pleased to learn that Illinois Walmart stores are full of items that are downright bizarre.
Part of Missouri Just Drenched with 8 Inches of Rain
I remember when last summer many in Missouri were hoping and praying for rain as much of the state was enduring a drought. This summer it's a totally different story as some parts of the state were just drenched with 8 inches of rain according to meteorologists. I saw this...
Say Goodbye – See 20 Things Disappearing from Missouri in 2024
I understand that time changes things and that's especially true of the era of bleeding edge technology and devices we live in right now, but that doesn't mean I have to be happy about it. There are 20 things that have started to disappear from Missouri and some are already gone.
Yes, Indiana Jones Real Childhood Home Was This One in Illinois
Illinois has been the original home state of many famous Hollywood movie stars and superstar sports celebrities. I would argue that the greatest of them all is the one named after Illinois' arch rival state - Indiana Jones. You can see inside his childhood home that really was in Illinois and it hasn't changed much over the years.
VIDEO: 3 Bizarre UFO’s Over Kansas City, Missouri on 4th of July
By definition, what was seen over Kansas City, Missouri during 4th of July celebrations were unidentified aerial phenomena. I don't know what it is in the 3 videos that were shared, but they weren't fireworks. I just saw Pic Mayne share these videos on YouTube that he says happened over...
See What Would Happen if Catastrophic 7.7 Earthquake Hit Missouri
I've been told that I shouldn't concern myself about what would happen if the New Madrid Fault in Missouri finally lets go with the dreaded major quake seismologists say is inevitable because there's nothing we can do to stop it. Perhaps, but I also think a new simulation showing what that event would be like is helpful in preparation.
Steve Perry Imposter Steals $122,000 From 75-Year-Old Journey Fan
A 75-year-old Journey fan in Cleveland, Ohio was reportedly scammed out of $122,000 by an online imposter posing as Steve Perry. According to WKYC, in January the woman responded to a Facebook message from someone claiming to be the band's former lead singer. According to Westlake police, "The fake Mr. Perry had a business opportunity and of course 'needed a woman in his life.'"
7 Strangest Things You Can Get at a Missouri Walmart
My dad used to work as a door greeter at the Hannibal, Missouri Walmart, so I consider myself something of an expert of the trillions of strange things you can get there. Limiting it to just the strangest 7 is difficult. I will say that this is a bit of...
Illinois Town Declared 1 of Hardest to Pronounce in United States
My career has involved speaking for more than 40 years so you'd think I'd be good at saying things by now. Not so much and that's especially true of the Illinois town that was just declared one of the hardest to pronounce in the United States. This new list is...
Meet 20 Other Cast Members From the Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
July 6 holds an extra special place in Beatles history. For starters, it was on that date in 1956 that a 16-year-old John Lennon met a 15-year-old Paul McCartney in a church auditorium in Liverpool, where Lennon was performing as a member of his school skiffle band, the Quarrymen. Had the two never crossed paths on that day, it's impossible to say what may have become of the Beatles, if anything at all.
Watch Rolling Stones’ Tour Premiere of ‘Beggars Banquet’ Classic
The Rolling Stones delivered another tour premiere in Vancouver, Canada on Friday night as their Hackney Diamonds road trip reached its fifth-last stop. Mick Jagger and Co performed “Street Fighting Man” from the 1968 album Beggars Banquet. It was the winning choice from the regular fan vote, which also included “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker),” “Out of Control” and “All Down the Line” as options.
Missouri Man Talks to a Bigfoot, But the Response Was Terrifying
It certainly doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen to many. A northern Missouri man encountered a strange creature and decided to attempt to communicate. The response he received was terrifying. I just came across this compelling YouTube short which by its nature doesn't allow a lot of backstory....
Kansas City, Missouri Police After 12 Fugitives Still on the Run
TV shows make law enforcement efforts to catch fugitives look easy. This just in. It's not. Kansas City, Missouri police are still in pursuit of more than a dozen individuals who remain wanted and on the run. The Kansas City Crimestoppers has a long list of fugitives that are being...
Bon Jovi’s New Album Sets Unwanted Chart Record
Bon Jovi's new album Forever certainly didn't live up to its name on the charts. As noted by Forbes, after debuting at No. 5 in its first week of release, the album fell all the way out of the Billboard 200 album sales chart the following week. Unless it returns in the future, Forever will be the first Bon Jovi studio album to only last one week in the Top 200.
Missouri Town Officially 1 of the Hardest to Pronounce in America
I've read the sign of this tiny Missouri place and have still not correctly said it right apparently. That's one reason why it's now considered one of the hardest towns to pronounce in the United States of America. If you had asked me before I saw this Reader's Digest ranking,...
Noel Gallagher Blasts Glastonbury Festival for Becoming ‘Woke’
Neither Noel Gallagher nor his brother Liam are known for mincing their words. Older brother Noel's most recent target is the same festival Oasis played twice in their career: Glastonbury. "Don't get me wrong, I fucking love Glastonbury," he recently told The Sun. "I think it's one of the most...
21-Year-Old Kirksville, Missouri Man Dead After Crash Into Pond
The Fourth of July weekend in Missouri sadly has another fatality to report. A 21-year-old Kirksville, Missouri man is dead after his vehicle crashed and rolled over into a pond just off Highway 63 north of LaPlata. The Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report just shared Friday morning says that...
Why Paul Stanley Was Heartbroken Over His First Guitar
Paul Stanley admits that his first guitar fell short of his dreams, to the extent that he ignored it for months. The future Kiss star was initially inspired by Eddie Cochran, whose work he preferred to that of Elvis Presley. “There was something about him that was rogue and seemed...
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