My radio career began at KIEE-FM in Harrisonville, Missouri which later became KCFX in Kansas City. I worked there for four years before landing a position at WTAD and KHQA-TV here in Quincy doing a radio show and play-by-play sports. After doing TV sports for KHQA, I worked for both WTAD and WQCY-FM (99Q). I joined WGEM as Operations Manager and then returned to WTAD as General Manager. In 2001, I joined Y101. I have been fortunate enough to win six Silver Dome Awards from the Illinois Broadcasters Association, including five for best Play-By-Play and one for Best Radio Show Entertainer. I also began the annual Teddy Bear Clinic for Kids at Blessing Hospital in 1989 and am co-founder (1986) of the annual St. Patrick’s Parade. My favorite music is the blues. The New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and St. Louis Blues are my favorite teams. I played baseball for 24 years and my claim to fame is a double off of Rick Sutcliffe when we both played in Kansas City. Years later, I am still doing what I love.
Jeffrey Dorsey
DiMaggio’s Consecutive Hitting Streak Ended 75 Years Ago Tomorrow
The year was 1941. Americans were preoccupied with World War Two going on in Europe. Nerves were on edge and Americans needed something or someone to do something positive. That someone turned out to be Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees. Baseball was an escape from the pressures of war and people were following both the war and the game that summer especially because of DiMaggio.
Fireworks! What’s Legal and What’s Not
American's love their fireworks but there are laws regarding the use of fireworks. With that in mind, the Quincy Police Department has released the following information to the public.
Where Can You Get a Good Ole Fashioned Ice Cream Cone?
It's summertime and the "livin" is easy and made easier with an ice cream cone in hand. It seems finding places that sell ice cream cones isn't as easy as it used to be. Oh, the fast food places offer soft ice cream cones but there are few locations where you can actually get hard scooped ice cream cones in the area.
Things You Should Know About Your Pets and Fleas
With Summer staring us in the face the tri-state area can expect the flea season to become evident. Here are some thoughts to consider regarding fleas and your pet from Dr. Robert Reich, Animal Medical Clinics of Quincy:
Memorial Bridge in Quincy is Now Closed for Repairs
Motorists crossing the Mississippi River at Quincy will do so over the Bayview Bridge for the next few months as structural work begins on the Memorial Bridge today.
Amtrak Train Serving the Tri-States Derails
One of the Amtrak trains that serves the Tri-State area, The Southwest Chief, was involved in a derailment today west of Ft. Dodge, Kansas shortly after midnight central time.
A Third McDonald’s Restaurant Coming to Quincy
A third McDonald's is coming to Quincy according to a Thursday news release from the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sign Up Now For the 2016 St. Patrick’s Parade in Quincy
It is time to sign up for the upcoming 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade to be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. The parade will start at 12th and Maine Streets and proceed to 5th and Maine Streets and is open to all businesses, organizations and individuals free of charge.
John Wood Community College to Present 24th Annual Holiday Concert
John Wood Community College will present sounds of the season on Friday, December 4, during its 24th annual Holiday Concert. The College’s three performing groups, Chamber Choir, Vocal Show Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble, will participate in the Annual Holiday Concert.
Here’s Your List of Upcoming TV Holiday Classic Broadcasts
Television, in years past, always left the 7 p.m. central time slot open for family programming. Over the years that has gone away. Fortunately, the major networks continue to air some classic holiday programs for families to view during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. With that in mind, here is a list of the broadcast information for upcoming classic family holiday shows.