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In case you didn't know somehow, Missouri and Illinois are located next to each other and I can prove it with a map. The reason I bring this up is there's a new forecast from Farmer's Almanac that claims Missouri and Illinois will have the complete opposite types of summer and it makes no sense to me.

If you've picked up snacks in Illinois recently, it's urgent that you check your pantry as there is a bulletin from the FDA alerting that many widely-available candies and snacks could be fatal for children and those with compromised immune systems.

Due to one single contaminated ingredient, there is an urgent recall of a massive amount of candies and snacks that were widely available in Missouri that could cause a very serious sickness.

It's time to check your pantry and fridge and Hy-Vee has issued a voluntary recall on four products due to a potential salmonella risk.

Romance scams cost Americans billions in 2022, and they're only getting worse.

Take a trip down memory lane with Fisher-Price Little People Playsets, treasured toys that have stood the test of time.

Did you know there are some who claim government officials have confided the public may not be warned in the event of an incoming nuclear attack? There are 5 signs you can look for that will alert you that an attack may be in the process of happening or imminent though.

I cannot recall meeting any coffee that I didn't like. That being said, there are some Missouri places that apparently brew the java better than others. There's a recent ranking of the top 26 specialty coffee places in Missouri.

It's about to get loud in Missouri.

The Cicada-geddon has arrived.

I saw the buzz about this all over social media Saturday, May 4 after what many thousands described as 'a green fireball' explode over Illinois. Many captured video of the space rock as it disintegrated over the Land of Lincoln.

Hardly anyone these days seems to know how to operate their TV remote, but have you ever wondered why it's commonly referred to as "the clicker"?

I always say Illinois gets such a bad rap for a LOT of things, but there are parts of the state that are nice. One of those places is being recognized as being among the best places to live in the nation.

2023 was the warmest year on record, and the National Weather Service has launched a new way to measure the impact of summer heat on our health.

There is a rumor circulating with some photographic proof that Missouri and Illinois Target stores now have an age restriction. I've reached out for answers and now have more questions than ever.

When you hear what is allegedly Missouri's most affordable housing market, I would not blame you if your first question is "WHAT?!".

I'm not sure I would brag about this if I were the state of Missouri. I've done some intense TV show math and have learned that almost no state has been featured on the TV show "COPS" more than Missouri.

If you are a nurse and looking for a new job, which state is BEST for nurses? The experts say Missouri has some good things for nurses but there are some concerning issues for nurses... Here are the details you need to know.

Tammy Zywicki was a college girl who had an exciting future ahead of her. It should have been a routine trip back to the campus she was attending, but it was anything but that. Now, the FBI wants to solve a nearly 32 year mystery of who killed Tammy Zywicki in Missouri.

I am deathly afraid of spiders which means I'm also not a big fan of webs. Soon, you'll start to see gobs of webs begin to appear in Missouri trees and many fear what they contain.

Next time you adventure to the Wisconsin Dells, you might just have a new place to stock up and gas up. There's new information about what is expected to be the world's largest convenience store coming to DeForest.

The gorillas are one of the favorite parts of the Saint Louis Zoo for many. That's why it was sad to hear the news shared by the news from one of their gorillas who has been a crowd favorite.

I believe this is meant as a compliment although I'm not certain everyone will take it that way. Forbes says that there are two places of higher learning in Illinois that are now part of a 'new Ivy League'.

Unlike some modern school curriculums, not everyone gets a prize when it comes to hospitals and safety. That's why it's great news that a newly-updated national ranking has given 14 Missouri hospitals a stellar A rating for patient safety.

Finding the right balance between leaving your cat alone for too long and just enough time is really important for keeping Fluffy happy and healthy at home.

I remember my elementary school years like they were yesterday even though they very much weren't. That's probably because I didn't complete much school after it, but that's a different story for a different day. If you're looking for the best elementary school in Illinois, there are many to choose from.

It's been said the most important educational years of your life are spent in elementary school as that's the foundation of everything. That's why it's quite an honor for the Missouri elementary schools that were just named the 50 best in the state.