Kurt Parsons

Kurt Parsons is the Operations Manager for Townsquare Media Sedalia/Warrensburg. He began his broadcasting career at the age of 16 at his hometown radio station, KHMO, in Hannibal, Missouri. His career has included time with WJCL-FM in Savannah, Georgia; WKKW-FM in Morgantown, West Virginia; and WPWQ-FM in Quincy, Illinois. Before taking the Operations Manager position in Sedalia, Parsons spent three years as Digital Managing Editor, overseeing local content on station websites for Townsquare Media in Quincy, Illinois and Hannibal, Missouri.

Fans of ‘The Walking Dead’ Can Send a Free Zombie-Themed eCard on Valentine’s Day Thanks to Hallmark

Imagine that Hallmark decided to team up with a popular television show to develop special Valentine's Day eCards for fans. What show do you think that would be? This one is unexpected, but hilarious!

Fun Facts About Super Bowl Ads

The Super Bowl is Sunday. It's the one time of the year when you actually want to watch commercials on TV. Some people even DVR them. A record amount of money is being spent by advertisers for this year's game, according to Advertising Age. Here are a few fun facts about Super Bowl commercials that might surprise you.

Do You Believe in Momo, the Missouri Monster? [Poll]

An interesting story was trending on Facebook last summer about the "Lizard Man" that supposedly lives in Bishopville, South Carolina. I had never heard of the Lizard Man. I have heard about reptile men, the Moth Man, chupacabras, and of course, Momo, the Missouri Monster.

The Best Regional Foods in the Midwest

I learned something recently while watching PBS, and I bet I'm not the only one that did not know this.

Strange Town Names in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa

There are a lot of strange places in America, and there are a lot of weird town names. Maybe you've heard of Intercourse, Pennsylvania? What about Santa Claus, Indiana, Hell, Michigan or Friendly, West Virginia? Every state has at least a handful of town names that raise eyebrows. Here are a few crazy town names from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa.

Macy’s in Columbia Among 40 Stores to be Closed in 2016

Citing disappointing sales in 2015, Macy's has announced a series of cost-cutting measures, including the closing of 40 of its stores around the United States. The Macy's in Columbia, Missouri at The Shoppes at Stadium is among the stores scheduled for closure.

Five Fun Things I Didn’t Know About Missouri

Don't ask how it happened, but somehow today I ended up at Kids.gov, "a safe place to learn and play" for kids, sponsored by the U.S. government. One of the features on the site is a "learn about your state" link, so I clicked it and picked up five new facts about the Show-Me State.

See the Winners of Hannibal Parks & Rec’s Holiday House Decorating Contest

Hannibal Parks & Recreation held their first holiday house decorating contest to honor homes in various categories. Entries were collected starting in November, and winners have now been announced.

Hysterical Questions Visitors Have Asked the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau

We recently reported on frequently asked questions that visitors have when they come to Quincy or Hannibal. The staff at the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau also sent us a list of really funny questions that they have fielded in their office. Here are some of the best ones.

Ten Signs You Might Be From Northeast Missouri

There are certain things that set our area apart from all others. Here are ten things you'll probably recognize if you're from Northeast Missouri.