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This combo wasn't on our bingo card.

I cannot recall meeting any coffee that I didn't like. That being said, there are some Missouri places that apparently brew the java better than others. There's a recent ranking of the top 26 specialty coffee places in Missouri.

He's leaving the Empire State forever.

The Cicada-geddon has arrived.

I saw the buzz about this all over social media Saturday, May 4 after what many thousands described as 'a green fireball' explode over Illinois. Many captured video of the space rock as it disintegrated over the Land of Lincoln.

These country artists understood the assignment!

Hardly anyone these days seems to know how to operate their TV remote, but have you ever wondered why it's commonly referred to as "the clicker"?

The Hall of Fame country singer has recorded a new song called "Honky Tonk Hall of Fame" with Stapleton.

The fast-food giant expects to close down more than 100 stores in 2024.

The King of Country really pulled out all the stops.

2023 was the warmest year on record, and the National Weather Service has launched a new way to measure the impact of summer heat on our health.

There is a rumor circulating with some photographic proof that Missouri and Illinois Target stores now have an age restriction. I've reached out for answers and now have more questions than ever.

Struggling to find the perfect gift for a country music-loving mom this Mother's Day? Check out Taste of Country's new spring merchandise line!

Do you remember the year Kacey Musgraves turned up in full Barbie mode?

When you hear what is allegedly Missouri's most affordable housing market, I would not blame you if your first question is "WHAT?!".

I'm not sure I would brag about this if I were the state of Missouri. I've done some intense TV show math and have learned that almost no state has been featured on the TV show "COPS" more than Missouri.

If you are a nurse and looking for a new job, which state is BEST for nurses? The experts say Missouri has some good things for nurses but there are some concerning issues for nurses... Here are the details you need to know.

Tammy Zywicki was a college girl who had an exciting future ahead of her. It should have been a routine trip back to the campus she was attending, but it was anything but that. Now, the FBI wants to solve a nearly 32 year mystery of who killed Tammy Zywicki in Missouri.

I am deathly afraid of spiders which means I'm also not a big fan of webs. Soon, you'll start to see gobs of webs begin to appear in Missouri trees and many fear what they contain.

Next time you adventure to the Wisconsin Dells, you might just have a new place to stock up and gas up. There's new information about what is expected to be the world's largest convenience store coming to DeForest.

I believe this is meant as a compliment although I'm not certain everyone will take it that way. Forbes says that there are two places of higher learning in Illinois that are now part of a 'new Ivy League'.

Unlike some modern school curriculums, not everyone gets a prize when it comes to hospitals and safety. That's why it's great news that a newly-updated national ranking has given 14 Missouri hospitals a stellar A rating for patient safety.

Finding the right balance between leaving your cat alone for too long and just enough time is really important for keeping Fluffy happy and healthy at home.

I remember my elementary school years like they were yesterday even though they very much weren't. That's probably because I didn't complete much school after it, but that's a different story for a different day. If you're looking for the best elementary school in Illinois, there are many to choose from.

It's been said the most important educational years of your life are spent in elementary school as that's the foundation of everything. That's why it's quite an honor for the Missouri elementary schools that were just named the 50 best in the state.

This is strange and even scientists don't fully understand exactly how it happened, but a superbug outbreak from eyedrops available in Illinois has now somehow spread to dogs.

Discover why Superdawg Drive-In is Illinois' go-to spot for mouthwatering hot dogs and Polish sausages!