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Why Ingrid Andress Had Been MIA Before Disastrous National Anthem
Ingrid Andress told her fans that she had been struggling both personally and professionally in the year leading up to her disastrous rendition of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Why Is Ingrid Andress Going Viral?. Andress delivered a weak, off-pitch...
Bruce Springsteen Has Zach Bryan to Thank for This Career First
Bruce Springsteen has found his way onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the first time in his lengthy career, and he has none other than Zach Bryan to thank for it. The legendary rocker is featured on Bryan's song "Sandpaper," which debuted at No. 26 on the list — a first for the music veteran who has been putting songs on various charts for nearly 50 years.
Missouri State Fair named one of the 10 Best State Fairs
The Show-Me State hosts their state fair in early August and the experts at Yelp claim it is one of the ten best state fairs to attend in the entire US. What makes the Missouri State Fair so special? Here are the details... Yelp released a list called the Ten...
Urgent Warning: Dam Failures Causing Evacuations in Illinois Now
If you live downstream from a certain reservoir in Washington County, Illinois, you may need to evacuate now as there are multiple dam failures which are causing massive flooding. The Washington County Illinois Emergency Management just shared this urgent bulletin on their Facebook page about a dam failure and now...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Reba McEntire Will Host the 60th Annual ACM Awards — All of the Details!
While many country artists are polishing their brand new ACM Awards trophies from this year, Reba McEntire and the show-runners are already preparing for the 60th ACM Awards. The country singer announced she will return to host in 2025. "Hey, everyone, it's Reba," she says in a video shared by...
Family-Friendly Missouri Lake Named One of the Best in the U.S.
Missouri is known for its majestic caves and adventures, but only one is getting national attention for being the best for families to have some outdoor fun. Lake of the Ozarks is an amazing place...for adults. You must own a boat or jet ski to get out and enjoy the lake. Well, another lake close to the Ozarks is getting some major national attention. Table Rock Lake in Barnson is among some of the best in the U.S. according to Thrillist.
Who Is Ingrid Andress + Why Was Her National Anthem So Unusual?
"Who is Ingrid Andress" is a very popular Google search after the 32-year-old country singer's performance of the National Anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday (July 16). The short answer: Andress is a three-time Grammy nominated singer with a pair of Top 5 country hits. The long...
Illinois Person Suddenly Realizes a Bobcat is Staring at Them
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur is the children's song that was playing in my head as I watched a video of a Jersey County, Illinois person who suddenly realized a young bobcat was staring at them. I saw this fun moment shared on the Illinois sub-Reddit a...
Ingrid Andress’ First Performance After Time Away Didn’t Go Well [Watch]
Country fans know Ingrid Andress for her hit song “More Hearts Than Mine," but her introduction to a more varied audience at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby makes her memorable for other reasons. Andress had the honor of singing the National Anthem on Monday night (July 15), and...
Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will Aldean Accept? [Exclusive]
Kane Brown is a busy man as of late. Now the father of three kids and a country music superstar, it's hard to believe he finds time to do anything else. But, rest assured, Brown does have some time to golf. Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will...
Could Jelly Roll Be Planning a Performance at WWE SummerSlam?
Jelly Roll is once again set to be a part of a WWE Universe event. Two of the singer's songs will be the theme songs for this year's WWE SummerSlam, according to a social media announcement from Paul Michael Levesque, aka Triple H — a retired pro wrestler and the WWE's Chief Content Officer.
Fastest-Growing Illinois Place Has Italian Food, Bowling & Bocce?
This will not be surprising to you even a little bit, but I've never been considered trendy. That means there's something I do not have in common with an Illinois place that is one of the fastest-growing in America as they combine Italian food, bowling and bocce ball into one experience.
Proof that Bigfoot Really Was Arrested in Missouri in 1891
I've heard Bigfoot described a lot of ways, but I had no idea that he was possibly a felon. There's proof that a "wild hairy man" really was captured and arrested in Missouri way back in 1891. I saw this new video share by the Insomnia Society in a short...
See What Remains Inside of the Abandoned Galesburg, Illinois Mall
It's really hard to believe this once popular Galesburg, Illinois mall has only been closed for 6 years based on how much nature has reclaimed that space. Thanks to some urban explorers, you can see what little remains inside of time machine to what shopping in the 1980's was like.
Wild Video of Hurricane-Force Winds Pounding Cedar Rapids, Iowa
An intense storm system has brought severe winds to Iowa as new video shows hurricane-force winds that pounded the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area Monday. A few days ago, I shared the weather models that predicted strong winds and even derechos would be possible in Iowa and Illinois this week. Today, that prediction came true. Weather Nation just shared this crazy video of what happened when the system moved through Cedar Rapids, Iowa Monday evening.
Trump Chooses ‘Former Critic’ as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
After months of speculation and just days after an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has formerly announced his pick for vice president. Trump has named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate for November's Presidential election. The announcement came earlier today while Trump officially became the Republican party's nominee.
2 of Guy Fieri’s Top 10 Favorite Tacos are Made in Missouri?
When I think of Missouri food specialties, I think of BBQ and ravioli. However, neither have been included as a top 10 food favorite for Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV show. It's tacos from Missouri that have dinged the bell and been named 2 of Guy's favorites from around the country.
18 Missouri & Illinois Places that Closed You Said You Want Back
It's hard to say goodbye and that includes businesses, too. We asked you not that many moons ago about businesses in Missouri and Illinois that you would love to see make a comeback and your answers were many and interesting. I can't even recall when we asked you on social...
Macy’s Shutting Down 150 Locations Across America: Here’s Why
In America, shopping malls are still a thing, but some have not made it to 2024. Within those shopping malls, exists the "anchor stores," the four or so large department stores that are on the ends of each long pathway of the inside of the mall. One of those stores...
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