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Cody Johnson's post-show photo opp. and Ella Langley's aftershow interview are two important things you missed. Plus, the full story of Ashley McBryde's speech.

Missouri now has data showing tick bite-related emergency room visits are on the rise.

Kansas City’s Grünauer was named Missouri’s most beautiful restaurant, serving authentic Austrian and Central European cuisine inside Union Station.

Ashley McBryde's ACM Awards speech was not like the others. Here's what — and who — inspired this moment.

Cody Johnson's ACM Entertainer of the Year award win was a longtime coming.

An investigation for the past year has resulted in an indictment of a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who is accused of an elaborate towing scheme plot.

"We have been toying around and flirting with the idea of playing a handful of shows next year, and that gets us both excited," Hubbard reveals.

Missouri’s new Purple Law would create an autism alert system for missing children with developmental disabilities statewide.

Ella's necklace certainly made a statement at the ACM Awards.

Luke Bryan shares his wildest meet-and-greet stories.

One of the most popular Missouri content creators is famous for just wandering around.

Lauren Alaina put out her head down and wept as she spoke about the importance of supporting mental health at the 2026 ACM Awards.

Blake Shelton closed the 2026 ACM Awards with an emotional performance of “The Gambler” honoring legendary songwriter Don Schlitz.

Ice cream widely available in Illinois is under an urgent recall due to the potential that it contains metal fragments.

A few major stars were notably absent at the awards show.

Country singers weren't afraid to take risks at the 2026 ACM Awards.

Cody Johnson was not expecting to win Entertainer of the Year but his improvised speech was one of the night's greatest highlights.

"Thank you to the women," Ella Langley said as she accepted her ACM Female Artist of the Year trophy. "I would not be standing up here without the women."

This thing is a stunner!

Keith Urban's been working on a yacht rock album, and maybe that's what inspired his relaxed, easygoing ACM Awards carpet look.

2026 is the year of Ella, and she looked every bit the part.

Who do you think is country music's best dressed at the ACM Awards?

Lainey Wilson changed up her signature style at the ACM Awards, trading her famous bell-bottoms for a dramatic red gown.

She's the most-nominated artist of the night, including in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. But Megan Moroney skipped the show.

There are some huge surprises.

Missouri State Highway Patrol have issued a blue alert for an armed and dangerous suspect who fired at police officers during a traffic stop.

'I called my manager and said, 'Oh, sorry for everything.' Because now I know what it's like because it's exactly like looking in the mirror,'' Lambert says.

See the 13 best BBQ places in America determined by the online reviewers including places in Springfield and Branson along with the iconic restaurants in Kansas City and St. Louis.

Shania's mother never got to see her daughter's success.

A truck driver in Illinois was unable to get into his cab as it was being swarmed by bees until the heroes with hoses arrived.

He had no idea at first!

Fans and critics alike have strong thoughts.

He was already very well-known.