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Missouri State Highway Patrol say they've already responded to more than 400 distress calls during the ongoing winter storm.

A new count of closed GameStop stores in Missouri and Illinois shows 30 have now closed their doors for good since January 1.

The Missouri governor has issued an executive order activating the National Guard ahead of the dangerous winter storm this weekend.

Snow, strong winds, and bitter cold are moving in this weekend. Use this winter storm preparedness checklist to stay safe at home and on the road.

Midwest winter comfort food gets a twist with chicken lasagna, blending chicken pot pie, soup flavors, creamy sauce, and baked noodles into one cozy cold-weather dish.

Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill is rapidly expanding, growing from a single Missouri restaurant into a multi-state Hawaiian cuisine franchise with big national ambitions.

A company has just notified the state of Missouri that 94 workers will be furloughed starting in March, but there's some good news, too.

Icequakes, also called frost quakes, can occur when freezing temperatures cause underground water to expand, creating loud booms and localized ground shaking.

The new best burger in Illinois starts with 13 ounces of beef and includes 4 strips of bacon and other condiments which are fixed on the grill with the meat.

The Weather Channel believes that Missouri's winter will end early this year. Try not to laugh as you read that.

Grandmacore is driving shoppers to thrift stores in search of quilts, smoked glass, solid wood furniture, and retro fashion with cozy, lived-in charm.

Did you know that Illinois has one of the oldest landmarks in the world?

Kansas City and St. Louis ranked poorly in the latest study of the best and worst cities to drive in the U.S.

A dangerous winter storm system's track has now shifted north which puts Missouri directly in its path.

Discover the mysterious phenomenon of frost quakes: loud booms caused by freezing ground water.

Illinois tax hikes are backfiring as residents and gamblers look elsewhere, shrinking state revenue.

New data shows there are UFO sightings clustered near a nuclear power facility in Missouri.

Missouri suddenly has one of the fastest-growing Amish populations in America.

Missouri only has 4 restaurants that made Yelp's top 100 list for 2026 and they're all in the St. Louis area.

Someone strolled into this Illinois gas station and walked out $100,000 richer, but they don't know it yet.

Missouri residents are warned about common passwords hackers target most. Experts share which passwords to avoid and how to stay safe online.

Missouri made dessert history when the ice cream cone debuted at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, changing American food culture forever.

A decades-old proposal to expand the Gateway Arch into Illinois has resurfaced, potentially reshaping the East St. Louis riverfront.

A dog walker in Missouri had an unusual encounter as a light zoomed across the sky then immediately did a 180 degree turn - twice.

Many claim the most romantic place in Missouri is this treehouse.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis now says that Missouri should prepare for the worst and hope for the best with an intense winter storm approaching.

Named one of Missouri’s friendliest towns, Hannibal blends Mark Twain history, scenic river views, festivals, and small-town charm.