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Missouri Person Moves into Home, Finds 20 Brown Recluse Spiders
It might be awhile before I sleep again and I do not wish the same fate upon you, but I must share the story of a Missouri person who just shared a terrifying story. They moved into a new home (to them anyway) and learned it already had someone(s) living there - 20 brown recluse spiders.
18 Illinois Dogs With Zero Shame In Their Selfie Game
We asked to see what your dog's profile photo would look like if they were on a doggy dating app. We got a ton of cuteness and a few dogs from Illinois who have zero shame. Just like me, you can look at dog photos all day long. It's fun to see their personalities come through in a photograph.
Missouri’s Highest Paying Job? Not As High As You Would Think
Money doesn't go as far as it used to in these days, we are all trying to make it on what we make. You would think that high-paying jobs in Missouri would be (in my opinion) anything over 300,000 and even 400,000 but that is not the case in a new list.
Remember Barrels N Bins? The Candy Store Everyone Loved
If there was one store I could bring back it would be Barrels N Bins. It was a kid's (and let's face it a parent's) favorite store to visit. Barrels N Bins was set up like any other candy store; bins filled with all types of sweets lined the perimeter of the store. It was located on the east side of the mall across from Diamond Dave's and Waldenbooks (both of which have since departed).
Illinois Man Accused of Road Rage Shooting that Injured a Child
Early Sunday morning, Illinois State Police responded to a 911 call that resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly shot at another vehicle in a road rage incident that injured a 7-year-old child. The Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police released details today of what happened...
10 Classic Live Albums That Were Overdubbed
It's a music-industry open secret that virtually every live album to hit shelves has been overdubbed before release. The question, then, is not whether a live LP contains overdubs — but how many. Decades after the halcyon days of live albums, overdubbing remains a controversial topic. To some fans,...
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Twisters? Vicious Dust Devil Tears Through Barnhart, Missouri
Thanks to new movies, tornadoes are a fashionable topic these days which makes a new video share from Barnhart, Missouri even more fun. It's a massive dust devil that nearly dropped on top of someone with their phone camera rolling. Thanks to the new movie "Twisters", everyone seems to want...
1 of the Fastest-Growing Pizza Chains Already in 7 Missouri Towns
I will admit that I had never heard of this pizza chain before today, but if business experts are right, that will change soon. One of the fastest-growing pizza chains in America is already in 7 Missouri towns and that's expected to expand even further. In a new article shared...
15 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Gets Detained by the New Jersey Police
Bob Dylan once sang, "In Jersey anything's legal as long as you don't get caught." But he did get caught by the New Jersey police on July 23, 2009. Dylan was then on tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, performing in minor-league baseball parks across America. On that day, they'd played a show in Lakewood, New Jersey, roughly an hour and a half's drive outside New York City.
Neil Young to Perform at Farm Aid Following Tour Cancellation
Neil Young will perform at this year's Farm Aid festival on Sept. 21 in Saratoga Springs, New York. He'll be joined by fellow Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, plus Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with the Travelin' McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis and Jesse Welles.
Can Sharks Swim Up the Mississippi River to Missouri? Absolutely
The Mississippi River that borders Missouri has plenty of dangers all its own without adding sharks to the equation. You'd think you'd be safe from that worry, but sharks swimming up the Mississippi River as far north as Missouri happens more often than you think. If you've lived in Missouri...
What are the Favorite Foods at Missouri Buc-ee’s? See the Top 11
There's only one thing I can guarantee is not the number one reason that people swing into the Missouri Buc-ee's location in Springfield and that's gas. Nope. It's snacks and that begs the question which is the most popular food there? See the top 11 and see if you agree with the conclusions.
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
How Much Salary to Be Middle-Class in St. Louis, Missouri? Plenty
It's really difficult to make a statement about what's a good salary versus what would be considered a bad salary. Everyone has their own idea, but I'd bet that your guess about how much money you'd need to make to be considered middle-class in St. Louis, Missouri would be less than reality.
Halo CME to Make Northern Lights Visible Over Illinois This Week?
In case you didn't know, predicting weather is hard. Predicting weather in space is even more difficult. That's why it's with a bit of trepidation I mention that there's a chance that an incoming 'halo CME' could make the Northern Lights visible over Illinois this week. My wife (the real...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Experts rank Missouri Schools as the Least Safe in America
A recent ranking puts Missouri at the end of the list when it comes to safety in schools, are your kids safe when they go to school in the Show-Me State? Here are the details... WalletHub recently released a list called States with the Best & Worst School Sytems 2024,...
4 Big Changes Coming to 9 Missouri Costco Locations in September
This is one of the reasons why I despise auto-renewing anything. What happens if something changes that I don't like and I forget it's automatically gonna charge me? That's why you need to be aware that there are 4 big changes that will affect all 9 Missouri Costco locations beginning this September.
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