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A ranking of the best BBQ cities in America has one Missouri city ranked #1 in the US and the other city ranked 6th, so who claims the top spot, and who has to settle for 6th? The answer may surprise you...

If you value your vehicle's exterior, you might want to park it under something Tuesday evening if you live in Missouri or Illinois. Both states are in the danger zone for explosive thunderstorm development that could include big hail and damaging wind Tuesday evening.

A big drop in home prices is great news unless you're one of the sellers. Depending on which side of that equation you're on, data showing one Missouri town having the 2nd biggest drop in home prices in America is either great or awful news.

It was the oldest continuously in operation tavern in Missouri for 180 years. Earlier in 2024, it sadly closed its doors. Now, there is confirmation that its demise was not a permanent one as there are plans for it to reopen with changes soon.

The good news is there were no major earthquakes along the New Madrid Fault Zone during the month of June, but that doesn't mean this seismically-active area wasn't rocking. Missourians reported feeling dozens of quakes over the past 30 days.

Monday is the beginning of a new week and a new month and for the state of Illinois the beginning of 4 new laws that go into effect including legislation that affects child influencers, driver's licenses and immigrants.

I am not a fan of stereotypes of anything and love proving the incorrect ones untrue. There's a perception that Missouri Amish families cannot use firearms, but the truth might just surprise you.

I have been a radio guy for more than 40 years and a tech nerd almost as long. That's why I tend to spend a lot of time exploring new technologies including artificial intelligence. I asked the "robots" some questions and got some surprising answers including 6 places in Missouri the "machines" say you should avoid at all costs.

Step into Grandma's house, where cookie tins hold mysteries and even the toilet roll cover has a story to tell.

Well, this is an event that is almost certain to get your adrenaline going. A Missouri family shared a harrowing video of the moment they realized their window was full of a hungry bear who was having his way with their bird feeders and interested on what was going on inside the home, too.

A Missouri fire department was responding to a fire Friday night only to learn that blaze now involved an explosion. Once they arrived, they learned a Missouri home had exploded and as of now, no one knows exactly why or who might have been in the building.

I have always daydreamed about having a log home in Missouri and I found one that checks nearly all of the boxes. It's available now and I'm pretty sure I need this right now, but there's a problem.

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant.

Many have claimed they've seen a mysterious large black cat in Missouri while authorities say that's not possible. Yet, the sightings continue including one yesterday that swears they just saw another black panther in Missouri.

There's been a tragic accident at the Jacksonville, Illinois Speedway Friday night. One person is confirmed dead after a sprint car lost control and crashed into the infield area.

Something is stealing fish at night along the Meramec River in Missouri and if you ask the campers and fishermen, they'll also tell you they're hearing things they simply cannot explain.

Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Wisconsin, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

You think the police academy trains for situations like this?

Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Illinois, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

Wacky Packages were beloved by '70s kids, but revisiting some of the more surprising cards might just leave you amazed that they ever existed.

The Illinois State Police announced that after a victim was found at a local hospital, their investigation has led to the arrest of a Pleasant Hill, Illinois man who has been charged with 27 felony counts including many domestic abuse and sex crime.

If you enjoy having cones around for snacks, you're not alone. You also need to know that serious illnesses are being reported in Missouri connected to an urgent snack cone recall just issued by the Food and Drug Administration.

Imagine having this take you home from the bar.

4th of July is right around the corner and if you are looking for a great city to celebrate America's birthday then you need to make plans to visit this one city in the Show-Me State, ranked as one of the 10 best cities to celebrate the 4th in the USA.

She's a good girl and she would love it if you have a place for her in your home. Her name is Ethel and this loving dog is being cared for at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society in Hannibal, but she needs a home now.

If I were given superpowers to stop just one injustice in the world, it would likely be this one. Human trafficking is a horrific crime and the state of Illinois is ramping up efforts to crack down on those that exploit the safety and freedom of others.

It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it.