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I tend to be naive. When I stop at a motel, I assume everything is fine. I've learned that I am often very very wrong as there are a whopping 404 Wisconsin bed bug reports right now.

I'd rather not know what I know after some research into the current state of bed bugs in Illinois. I've learned that there are more than 600 current reports of bed bugs in Illinois motels right now.

From mushroom decor to that iconic jug (you know the one), let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the quintessential '70s kitchen.

Have you ever learned a fact and almost immediately wished you hadn't? That's exactly what's just happened to me as I now know there are 568 current reports of bed bugs in Missouri motels right now and I cannot erase that fact from my mind.

It was another volatile day in world events that may or may not have led to some strange plane activity over both Missouri and Illinois on Wednesday. Flight patterns show that a US Air Force 'doomsday plane' turned its transponder off over Missouri then proceeded to zig zag all over parts of Illinois.

Here is the meaning behind the "what the sigma" phrase that is growing in popularity.

In what should be the least surprising news I share today, I did not attend preschool before I entered elementary school in Missouri. Perhaps I should have as there are some great options among the top 10 rated public preschools in Missouri that all deserve the A they get.

Garth Brooks shares emotional stories of wife Trisha Yearwood's unwavering support at the Vatican performance, dedicating 'Make You Feel My Love' to her.

The house is both cozy and upscale.

Mail carriers are revealing some of their best-kept secrets about how they try to make things better for those along their routes.

The good news is that the horrific thunderstorm pattern that caused immense tornado damage to many parts of Missouri and other parts of the Midwest is likely over for now. The potentially bad news is that parts of Missouri might still see explosive thunderstorm development the last week of May.

Spinoffs, reality TV, books, podcasts, feature films and babies — so, so many babies — have helped expand the reach of the beloved duck hunting clan from Louisiana.

If you think your government is broken you may be right, a group of lawmakers in Missouri just broke a record in the Show-Me State, and there is little to show for it. Here are the details...

I would like to shake the hand of every member of the Peoria, Illinois senior class that participated in this prank. It ranks as one of the best I've ever seen. They hired a bagpiper to follow their principle around for his entire day and there's video to prove it.

His girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry explained what happened.

They're coming. Oh, wait. The truth is they're already here. The notorious cicada brood hatch is now making its way northward in Missouri and there's nothing you can do to stop them.

If you've driven down a Wisconsin highway and noticed some very pretty purple plants along the roadside, there are several possibilities as to what you're seeing. One in particular can be a real problem if a stray cat would happen to get near them though.

Which country star is your pick for 2024 ACM Entertainer of the Year?

If you are named Kyle, or if you know a Kyle, get your butt to Texas.

We now know which Illinois and Wisconsin Red Lobster locations have been "temporarily closed."

The future of a high-speed train that would connect Chicago with another major Midwest city is one step closer to becoming a reality. Where would this train go, and does it make sense to build it anyway? Here are the details you need to know...

It's going to be a huge moment for the long-running show.

CVS announces closures of 300 stores, affecting 5,000 employees nationwide.

The awards are the first ACM Awards for all three artists.

It's just one more reason to love the country legend.

The nominees for ACM Female Artist of the Year are all so deserving.

Are you a curious yet brave individual? Do you fancy yourself a bit of a ghost buster? There's an opportunity for you to do your own paranormal investigation of an Illinois farm located north of Nauvoo...if you dare.