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'Marshals' premiered on March 1 with Grimes' character Kayce Dutton joining an elite team of U.S. Marshals.

Survey ranks Illinois #2 for best sense of humor. From comedy clubs to local jokes, residents know how to laugh in America.

The largest quake of 2026 hit the Missouri boot heel today, but no one even felt it.

Looking for summer childcare in Quincy, IL? YMCA and Kroc Center camps provide safe, fun, and flexible 2026 summer camp programs.

A converted WWII cargo plane turned space shuttle food truck now serves burgers and shakes in Alton, Illinois.

This song is a direct conversation between Wallen and his rural fans.

Even Ella Langley's mama will learn something new on this list of facts about the "Choosin' Texas" singer.

Remember the thrill of spotting your favorite childhood soda? Tahitian Treat is back, and it’s bringing a wave of nostalgia along with it.

Is Monica Dutton a part of 'Marshals' or was she killed off before the action started?

The 'Duck Dynasty' family has expanded by two!

'I am literally so mad right now I'm seething,' she said.

Can you imagine John Rich moshing? It really happened!

The Tri-States Listener Choice Awards winners are here after nearly 1,000 votes honoring the area’s best local businesses.

Jelly Roll revealed he kept a terrifying accident private for months while continuing one of the biggest seasons of his career.

There are 5 kids in Illinois who have vanished without a trace just since February 1, 2026.

Monday, March 2, 2026 is the final day a Missouri Powerball winner can claim their $50,000 winning ticket or they lose it.

Before it was a household name, Pepsi had a very different identity rooted in health and digestion.

The country music world has mourned some heavy losses so far in 2026

After the US struck Iran, a secretive "doomsday plane" was spotted circling the Joplin, Missouri area.

Green admits he was nervous to take on his first acting gig. Fortunately he had some help.

Surprise! Emmy Russell, an 'American Idol' alum and the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, is pregnant with her second child.

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

A paranormal investigator in Illinois shared video where he was threatened by disembodied voices.

If you live in Missouri, better find a reliable umbrella as heavy rain will impact the state in early March.

There are conflicting reports about the B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri being involved in new strikes on Iran.

There are 5 Missouri kids who have just gone missing in February of 2026.

A 'Yellowstone' spinoff titled 'Marshals' is coming to television in 2026.

The New Madrid Fault has gone almost completely silent in February with a near-record lack of quakes.

You’re hiking through the woods and spot a tree with red paint. What does it really mean for your outdoor adventure?

Akins, party of seven!

Missouri’s whitewater culture takes center stage at Millstream Gardens with championship kayak races, slalom runs and rapids.

Imagine a rock star finding inspiration in country music. Brent Smith from Shinedown just discovered Ella Langley, and his enthusiasm is contagious.

A new study reveals the most dangerous days and times to be driving in Missouri.