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World Cup 2026 teams choose Missouri training sites near Arrowhead Stadium, turning Kansas City into a global soccer hotspot.

A huge sonic boom just rattled much of northeastern Missouri and west-central Illinois, but no plane activity can explain it yet.

A Yahoo survey reveals Missouri’s favorite romantic comedy for 2026. See which Netflix rom-com tops the Valentine’s Day movie list

Some things just have a way of transporting you back to your childhood.

Illinois loves chocolate-covered strawberries while Missouri prefers M&M’s. Here’s the most popular Valentine’s Day candy by state.

What's the saddest love song in country music history? Here's our picks.

Imagine expecting a baby that could tip the scales at 11 pounds—Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins are in for quite the adventure!

The popular Hooters in Boca Raton is shutting down, but it’s not because of a lack of customers.

Get ready for a musical journey that brings back the heart of country, just when fans need it most.

For many couples, Valentine’s Day means staying in, grabbing a blanket and streaming something sweet. Here are five romantic favorites perfect for date night at home.

Alton’s Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken delivers crispy, juicy comfort food and is now recognized as Illinois’ top hole-in-the-wall fried chicken spot.

See inside the Illinois prison that was the execution site of a serial killer and has been abandoned for 13 years.

One of Illinois' most popular lakes also happens to be the one with the most snakes including a very venomous one.

Press from all over the world came to Missouri in 1990 when a scientist predicted a major New Madrid Fault earthquake.

He's having a huge breakout moment.

Here's how drivers will pay tribute to Greg Biffle during the Daytona 500.

We focused on hits released between 2000 to 2026 and tried to keep it one song per artist.

The St. Louis Zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in the Country by USA Today. Vote now and help Missouri’s top attraction earn national recognition.

Meet the three new farmers looking for love on Season 4 of 'Farmer Wants a Wife.'

Guinness World Records names Sonny of Northbrook, Illinois, the world’s oldest cockatiel at 33 years old.

Two seismologists from Washington University have said that the earthquake region in Illinois might be more dangerous than the one in southern Missouri.

Post told the crowd that he was lowering drink prices, but fans who were there said they still had to pay full price all night.

Travis Tritt is still making waves in country music, even inspiring some fans to get his face inked on their skin.

Imagine sneaking out at 14 to chase a dream, only to find Dad in the crowd. Cody Johnson's story pulls at the heartstrings.

A major player in women's fashion is taking a bow, leaving shoppers with a whirlwind of discounts.

Missouri State Highway Patrol are warning of skyrocketing number of new cryptocurrency schemes with new tactics.

A Missouri couple tells the story of how they heard a scream that "sounded like a freight train from the woods" and then their dog disappeared never to be seen again.

These conversation heart messages have been retired and will likely never see another Valentine's Day.

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.