My first job in radio was in Bowling Green, Missouri in 1972, and I’ve been fortunate to have been gainfully employed (mostly) in the media ever since. I’m a native of northeast Missouri and western Illinois, and most of my time in the media has been in the area – from Hannibal, Monroe City and Branson, Missouri to Pittsfield, Virden and Jacksonville, Illinois. Over the years, time off the air has been spent lay speaking, auctioneering, emceeing various area events and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Occasionally over the years, I’ve thought, “There’s gotta be a better way to make a living.” Well, I’ve checked … and there’s not. As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
Harold Smith
Witnesses of Pike County IL Road Rage Incident Sought
The Pike County, Illinois Sheriff’s Department is looking for potential witnesses of an apparent road rage incident Tuesday afternoon.
28 New Area Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
Area health department officials reported 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Tuesday.
Troup, Baldner Win Quincy Mayoral Primary Tuesday
It will be the business owner and current Quincy School Board member versus the former journalist and current educator in the Quincy mayoral election in April.
Two Arrested for Attempted Catalytic Converter Theft
Two Quincy men are arrested on theft charges early Tuesday morning.
Vandalia Man One of Three Killed in Mexico MO Crash
A Vandalia man is one of three people killed in a two car crash on the U.S. 54 bypass in Mexico at 1:20 p.m. Monday.
38 New Area COVID Cases, One Additional Death Monday
Northeast Missouri health departments reported 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday.
Quincy Mayoral Primary Tuesday
Quincy voters begin in earnest the process of electing the city’s next mayor Tuesday.
Jefferson City Man Indicted on Ralls County Firearms Charges
A Jefferson City man has been indicted on federal firearms charges in connection with an incident last Christmas Eve in Ralls County.
Five Hurt, One Seriously, in Weekend NEMO Traffic Crashes
A Frankford man suffers serious injuries in a semi-truck crash on Highway 15 south of Shelbina in Monroe County at 6:15 a.m. Saturday.
Twin Pike Chase Results in Arrest of Louisiana MO Man
A chase through the twin Pikes results in the arrest of a Louisiana, Missouri man early Saturday morning.