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You begin the day hunting for arrowheads in Illinois and the next thing you know you have 140 Bigfoot footprints instead. Isn't life peculiar?

I think I may have found the one Missouri place that checks all the boxes of a relaxing vacation. Private pool? Check. Got a hot tub? Yes, it does. What about a nice nature walk? You can do that to. Oh, and it overlooks Table Rock Lake.

A search of a Hannibal residence leads to the arrest of a 34-year-old Hannibal woman.

The 4th of July is right around the corner, which means National Tom Sawyers Days will be here soon. Here is everything you need to know about the 67th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal.

The 60th Annual Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair takes over Springfield, Illinois this weekend, with music, art, food, and fun for the entire family!

You've likely seen your share of lightning and probably a lot of rainbows. But, I doubt you've ever seen lightning strike inside of a double rainbow and that's exactly what happened during a Midwest thunderstorm. Oh, and it happened on Friday the 13th.

If you're looking to cool off as the weather heats up and defy gravity at the same time, I know a place in Missouri that maybe should be on your must-visit list. Many who go there jump off the rock cliffs and there's also a natural waterslide.

The numbers are mind-blowing, data has been collected to see how much the property taxes in Illinois have increased since 1990, and when you see the numbers it will make you understand clearly why people are leaving the Land of Lincoln.

You just never know when you're going to walk into a place when the people there will start randomly singing shanty pirate songs. Never happen to you? Well, you obviously have never been to this place in Missouri.

I don't think I've ever seen more American flags fly as they did in St. Louis, Missouri in Forest Park just one year ago. There's now video to remember exactly how staggering that sight was and also news that it will happen again.

The summer holidays will be here before we know it! Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Fourth of July are fast approaching. It’s a great time of year for gatherings with your family, friends and neighbors. Is your backyard ready for the fun and games? Get a hold of these outdoor games and let the good times roll!

According to a report, the judges will return.

No, this isn't a joke and the threat is real. Invasive worms that can jump a foot in the air have been reported in 40 Illinois counties. It appears they may be in Missouri already, too.

Are we looking at the '1932' version of James and Margaret Dutton?

Get ready for this biggest and most awesomest (yeah I just made that up) bounce house in the world is coming to Missouri this summer.

As Ellen DeGeneres' long-time talk show comes to a close, Keith Urban did something special during his final appearance.

It's the 18th Annual Wing Ding at Tanyard Gardens in Hannibal and this event is perfect for all the beer-drinking, wing-eating, music-loving fans in the Tri-States.

Do you love barns? Do you wish you could fit your life into a tiny home? I found a place that can check both of those boxes. It's a tiny home that almost looks like a barn and it's located in southeast Iowa.

The country superstar heads home to Charleston, S.C., for 'Rucker's Reno,' a new show airing on the Design Network.

Kingsland, Arkansas was just hoping to honor their hometown hero with a water tower mural, but one sharp-shooting vandal had other ideas.

Here are all 149 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

You will not need to make reservations anymore when you go and visit the St. Louis Zoo.

The Missouri State Fair is filling out their grandstand line up and they just added one of Country Music's biggest stars, find out all the details on Justin Moore headlining the Missouri State Fair here.

Season 5 is going to be extra-special.

Luke Combs first baby with wife Nicole is due this spring.

Remember that treehouse you had as a kid? Well, it appears that it has now become an Airbnb in Missouri and the cool thing is you could hang there for a night for less than 50 bucks.

If you've been to the St. Louis Zoo at some point over the past 7 years, you likely know they have a polar bear. What you may not know, however, is how Kali the polar bear found a forever home in the St. Louis Zoo. It's sad, but has a happy ending.

I've seen so many reported UFO's of just about every shape and size, but I've never seen one shaped like a jetpack...until now. Some type of object that does almost look like it's someone with a jetpack rocket was seen recently over St. Louis, Missouri.

A woman in Georgia just hit a grilling milestone.

Some dogs hate to swim, but there are others that enjoy jumping into the pool every day. One Jack Russell dog in Illinois is so tiny he's found a new way of getting out of his owner's pool.

How amazing would it be to wake up to lake views every day? I know I would love it, and these dream homes are not only amazing on the inside, but the views are worth every penny.

The King of Country is headed back to Vegas for two more shows at the end of the year.

Apparently, due to a number of factors Armadillos are migrating further north which is why the animal that is famously southern can now be found in the Land of Lincoln, and if you see one you should report it.