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Who will the show help or hurt and what's coming in 2027?

Midwest fries are evolving beyond ketchup, embracing ranch, fry sauce, mayo, aioli, and bold dipping trends reshaping American french fry culture.

Marissa Blackstock is pregnant, but taking things day by day after a difficult IVF journey.

The FDA has announced a recall affecting thousands of repackaged M&M’s candies that may be missing critical allergen warnings, posing a serious risk to consumers with peanut, soy or dairy allergies.

Stay in a Scottish castle Airbnb in Missouri. Historic Goulding Castle in Ironton offers castle living, scenic land, and a unique Midwest travel escape.

Experience Renaissance festival magic year-round at Medieval Times with knights, jousting, falconry, and a royal feast in Illinois.

Finney was a local legend who also performed on some of country music's most luminous stages.

You only need to look at the comments in a social media post promoting Lee Brice's new song "Country Nowadays" to see that not everyone embraced it.

A Missouri tire distributor in business for 90 years has announced a mass layoff of 143 workers.

Ella Langley is not just hitting notes; she's hitting the funny bone, too, with misheard lyrics that have fans chuckling across the internet.

Can you feel the buzz? Super Bowl halftime shows are heating up again, and there's a new frontrunner in the mix.

Bailey Zimmerman is coming to the Illinois State Fair, taking the AG Grandstand stage August 14 with his biggest country hits.

Someone just walked out of this tiny Illinois gas station as a new millionaire, but they don't know it yet.

A new book claims to have found real evidence of a tribe of giants in southern Missouri.

There was nearly a half-second gap between audio and video. That's an eternity in music — surely something the millions watching would notice.

This Illinois Vrbo features a full arcade, game consoles, and party games, making it the perfect destination for competitive getaways and group fun.

Blake did not take this one lying down.

Bryan cracked a joke at Rock's expense, Musgraves took an earnest stance, and Rissi Palmer shared a powerful take on what made Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show so special.

There's a new report of a mountain lion near the Camden County line in south-central Missouri.

Discover Illinois luxury at Chicago’s Chuan Spa, a one-of-a-kind wellness retreat offering massages, vitality pools, and traditional Chinese therapies.

Girl Scout Cookies return to Central Illinois Feb. 13, featuring classics like Thin Mints and a new cookie that could become the season’s biggest hit.

Remember Carrie's baby knees?

If you grew up in the ’80s, these snapshots will feel like your own family album.

Kid Rock and Turning Point USA put together a halftime show that was clean, professional and most importantly, free from controversy.

Wisconsin’s not just about cheese and football anymore; a major lawsuit is shaking up the fast-food scene and raising eyebrows about child labor laws.

Erika Kirk did not appear during Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show, which included a tribute honoring her late husband, Charlie Kirk.

We guessed that Kid Rock was going to cover Cody Johnson's ''Til You Can't' at the show, but no one could have predicted he'd do it like this.

From rocking the stage to running afoul of the law, Kid Rock’s journey is anything but ordinary.

Voting is open for the Best of the Tri-State Area, celebrating local businesses, restaurants, and services that help our communities thrive.

Mark Twain Lake has suddenly jumped up into the top 4 places in Missouri were rattlesnakes are found.

Gordon Ramsay is apparently looking for Missouri chefs for an upcoming season of his "Hell's Kitchen" show.

Here's what you missed from the Turning Point USA All-American halftime show.

He's scored a big breakthrough in recent years.