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Nicole Taylor, Taylor Red member and Taste of Country Mornings co-host, has died at 35. Her team remembers the kindness and enthusiasm she brought to every day.

The south-central Missouri region saw an uptick in earthquakes over the past 30 days that may not be directly related to the New Madrid Fault.

Break out the tissues: Here are the saddest country songs of all time.

The Bo Duke actor and Elly Castle were married from 1993 to 2019.

Blake Shelton skips the seven-mile drive from airport to his Oklahoma ranch. Instead, he sends a helicopter to pick up his guests.

See the 10 places in Illinois where assault is most common based on the most recent FBI data.

Toby Keith's patriotism and support for the military lead many fans to assume that he was politically conservative. The truth is much more nuanced.

Their relationship faced a painful stretch that included a divorce filing and a difficult separation. Now, Sara Evans is reflecting on how far she and Jay Barker have come.

Landman actor Andy Garcia will also be honored at the Dec. 7 ceremony.

You won't find much traditional country on this festival lineup, and some familiar faces are missing.

Operation Guardian conducted by the Office of Homeland Security resulted in 230 arrests of illegal drivers across 15 states including Missouri.

Riley Green's still chasing one big dream in country music, and it means everything because of the people who got him here.

Parker McCollum's raising his son to be respectful above all else, even if brains don't run in the family.

A trail cam reportedly near Cape Girardeau, Missouri appears to show a mountain lion strolling through the woods.

Looking for the best Missouri fall foliage? Explore three beautiful destinations with breathtaking views, colorful trees, and incredible fall photography opportunities.

Missouri has announced that it is postponing the annual trout restocking.

Ella Langley's all for celebrating Halloween, but she drew the line when it came to candy causing a potential tripping hazard onstage.

A Missouri homesteader has just shared video that reveals a trail cam picture he believes shows a Bigfoot creature.

'I don’t care how tough you are, there’s nothing that will crush you faster than seeing your kids hurt or sick.'

Ella Langley let her band and crew vote on a group costume...and they chose 'Toy Story'!

Missouri has just been ranked among the most vulnerable states if the nation suffers a sudden power grid failure due to a catastrophe or attack.

Dolly Parton was laid to rest at Nashville's Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, alongside her late husband, Carl Dean.

The case is complex and confusing.

The battle over Parton's estate just got more complicated.

ESPN star Pat McAfee also debuts during Season 4, Episode 3 of 'Tulsa King.'

The US Marshals are offering a reward for a prison escapee who remains at large after a vehicle he stole was found in Illinois.

The gospel single celebrates living away from the city with an authenticity most would be nervous to reveal.

Dustin Lynch got his only speeding ticket at 16, too distracted by John Mayer to notice he was going 30 over.

Someone who stopped at a Taylor, Missouri gas station on Wednesday now holds a Powerball ticket worth $50,000!

A famous Missouri place has just been named one of the 12 most haunted restaurants in America.

"I still love music, and I still love performers. And God has seen fit to keep most of my wits about me."

Someone in Illinois is about to lose a $250,000 prize as a deadline approaches in early November.

The song serves as a mission statement of sorts for the long-lived group.