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Tucker Wetmore’s London show took an unexpected turn when a surprise moment changed everything for the rising country star.

Earthquake activity along the New Madrid Fault in April included Missouri's largest quake of the year and a few in odd locations.

Mark your calendars for June 2026 when the Big Boy locomotive rolls into town, and communities across Illinois get a taste of rail history.

After nearly two decades, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are still making music — and playful jabs — together. What keeps this friendship thriving in the spotlight?

A national BBQ chain has decided to suddenly close their doors and that includes all of their Illinois locations.

Kid Rock wants fans to know how he understood David Allan Coe but it's not that simple.

David Allan Coe was one of country music's most polarizing figures, but he also left a large-looming musical legacy.

The 5 oldest diners in Illinois that are still open for business date back as far as the Civil War in a couple of instances.

The country superstar has disappeared from the public eye.

Missouri helped shape literary history through famous authors like Mark Twain, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Maya Angelou.

The Double Down 2026 Tour will include baseball and football stadiums nationwide.

A huge meteor was captured by a backyard camera video as it exploded over Missouri early Wednesday morning.

How did things get so bad between them?

Police now say a plot to rob Greg Biffle and his family may have been put into motion hours after the plane crash that killed him and six others.

There's a new look at an Illinois community that had to be abandoned when flood waters overtook it in the Spring of 2019.

Lauren Alaina got some of her best career advice ever in an unlikely place: The bathroom!

As a key figure in outlaw country, he leaves behind a legacy as both a performer and influential songwriter.

The country singer has postponed upcoming shows after revealing a severe illness is preventing her from traveling and performing.

She’s heading back to where it all started for a full-circle moment fans didn’t see coming.

She just opened up about her pregnancy struggles.

Ther are major changes coming to the show.

Dogwood Parade Quincy Illinois Maine Street floats bands free family fun 2026 celebration heritage downtown events

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis has announced it will be going dark starting Friday, May 1 and there are good reasons why.

Kacey Musgraves just revealed 28 new tour dates for 2026!

Missouri’s Silver Dollar City claims another Best Theme Park title, extending its historic winning streak in the USA Today 10Best awards.

A ag-tech company is investing $7 million dollars and relocating innovation centers to the Hazelwood, Missouri area which will bring 40 new jobs to the St. Louis region.

Keith Urban officially announced his yacht rock album, 'Flow State,' and he answered a big question: Why yacht rock, and why now?

Did you know Zach Top's actually a talented basketball player? Jelly Roll spills the beans!

Luke Combs is on a redneck roll!

The calendar is packed with huge festivals and celebrations in Illinois this year.

Look back at some of the food McDonald's once offered - but will likely never make it back to the menu.

It's the twang before the drop, for us.

Illinois drive-in currently ranked among the best in the country is offering a unique opportunity for its upcoming movie nights.