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Missouri Says Hurricane-Force Winds Recorded in Tuesday Storms
If you doubted the strength of thunderstorms making their way through northeast Missouri Tuesday evening, here's certifiable proof. Missouri weather stations have confirmed hurricane-force winds have already been recorded and the storms have just begun. UPDATE: New high wind speed in Missouri is now 89 mph in Jackson County, Missouri...
Missouri Cops Find Car Thief Suspect, Find He’s Illegal Immigrant
What began as the arrest of a car thief suspect in Hannibal, Missouri suddenly became something much more. According to the police report, the alleged car thief is also an illegal immigrant. The Hannibal, Missouri Police Department shared the news of this arrest on their Facebook page earlier Tuesday. The...
10 of the Worst Intersections in Quincy to Avoid at All Costs
Let's face it, driving in Quincy can be a pain sometimes, especially at certain intersections. So, we asked you which intersections are the ones you just despise driving through and I have to admit, these are all on my lists. For me, it's any 4-way stop in Quincy. For some...
Most Notorious Illinois Urban Legend Was Evil Clown Never Caught
Why is everyone so afraid of clowns? If you live in Illinois, there's actually a very good reason or reasons. One is all too real while the other is the state's most notorious urban legend who's perpetrator was never caught. Mental Floss just shared a fun YouTube short as they...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
Shaboozey will Headline at the Illinois State Fair
"One, here comes the 2 to the 3 to the 4" Shaboozey is bringing A Bar Song (Tipsy) to the Illinois State Fair! Here are the details on the show and how to get tickets... According to a post from the Illinois State Fair Facebook page, Shaboozey, the man behind the summer hit song on country radio A Bar Song (Tipsy), is going to be headlining at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August, 18th. The Facebook page post says tickets will be on sale starting July 6th at 10 am via Ticketmaster.
Missouri’s New Richest Man Could Buy 3 Billion Candy Bars?
There's a brand new list of the wealthiest people in the world and Missouri has a new (sort of) number one richest person. This guy is so wealthy, he could afford to buy 3 billion candy bars and that's even allowing for inflation on chocolate. Forbes just issued their new...
Illinois Police Given $1.5 Million to Get Guns from the Dangerous
It takes a lot of resources when you want to obtain weapons from those who shouldn't have them. Many Illinois law enforcement agencies just received $1.5 million dollars to help the effort of removing firearms from the hands of those who are considered dangerous. According to this press release from...
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
2 of the Top 50 Most Educated Cities in the US are in Missouri
We were not surprised that Missouri has two of the most educated cities in the US, we were surprised, however, which two cities are the most educated in the Show-Me State. Here are the details... According to a list called the Most & Least Educated Cities in America 2024, from...
America to Release Live LP Featuring George Martin as Conductor
America will release a new live album, America – Live From the Hollywood Bowl 1975, on Sept. 6, featuring conducting by George Martin. Recorded on Aug. 3, 1975, at the famous Los Angeles venue, the concert saw Martin directing a symphony orchestra behind the band. The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and remastered for the upcoming release, which includes all 20 songs that were performed that evening.
Dennis DeYoung Has an Update for Styx Fans on His Touring Plans
Dennis DeYoung had big touring plans for 2020. But the former Styx vocalist, like his peers, had to cancel all his road work in early March that year due to the pandemic. As time passed, it felt like an unexpected milestone had been added to his timeline and he doesn't like it.
How to Not Survive a Zombie Apocalypse in St. Louis, Missouri
Some say that a zombie apocalypse is inevitable. I don't know about that, but I do know I'd prefer to not be in St. Louis, Missouri if/when it begins. If you don't have the option to not be there, I can help you not survive with a little help from my friends.
Illinois City Top 10 to Live In, But Rest of The State is Ticked
I don't think I've seen anything quite like this other than in Illinois. Think about it. What other state would have one of its places named a top 10 best place to live in where the rest of the state is collectively rolling its eyes. I laughed as soon as...
People Need How Much Money to Live Comfortably in Illinois?
Wealth is very much a subjective thing. What one person might consider a pittance would feel like a fortune to someone else. How much do people think (key word) they need to live comfortably in Illinois? The numbers are ridiculous. This is a fascinating if a bit fantastical new survey...
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
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