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
Sections of U.S. 61 Closed Due to Snow, Travel Not Advised
It is a dangerous day to be traveling on the highways of northeast Missouri and western Illinois.
Winter Storm is Here-Up to 9 Inches of Snow Expected by 5 p.m.
It's getting here a little later than originally forecast, but it is getting here.
Winter Storm Watch Posted for MO & IL-Snow, Sleet, Ice on the Way
It looks like another blast of wintry weather is headed for northeast Missouri and western Illinois.
Tragic Love – The Sad Legend of Hannibal’s Lovers’ Leap
This is season for love stories. All shapes and sizes of love stories. From heart warming and tear jerking ... to tragic.
HPD: Juveniles Painting Airsoft Guns to Look Like Real Guns
Hannibal Police report there are juveniles that appear to be playing a potentially deadly game.
St. Louis Woman Jailed for Stealing Car, Headbutting HPD Officer
A St. Louis woman has been charged in connection with an incident that took place in Hannibal Friday.
Meet the Winners of the 2022 Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tourney
The 2022 edition of the annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament certainly lived up to its name.
QU Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Hellenthal Relieved of His Duties
Quincy University has fired in Men’s Head Basketball Coach. In a press release, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Rabe announced Friday that Ryan Hellenthal has been relieved of his coaching duties.
KHMO’s Harold Smith United Way Community Partner of the Year
The United Way of the Mark Twain Area celebrated the accomplishments of the past year at its annual meeting at the Rialto Banquet Hall in Hannibal Thursday.
Hannibal Man Charged with Drug Trafficking, Evidence Tampering
A Hannibal man was arrested Wednesday and a number of drug-related charges were filed Thursday.