The Truth About Those Purple Flowers Everywhere Right Now
Those purple fields in the Midwest are filled with henbit, a spring-blooming weed that attracts bees and triggers allergies.
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Iowa Missing Out on MILLIONS by NOT Legalizing Marijuana
Legal marijuana is generating massive revenue across the Midwest — but Iowa isn’t seeing a dime.
Quincy Memorial Bridge Suddenly Closed for Weeks
The Memorial Bridge in Quincy is closed for four weeks due to expansion joint failure. IDOT says Bayview Bridge will handle two-way Illinois-Missouri traffic.
Springfield, Missouri Gears Up for Route 66 Celebration
Route 66’s 100th anniversary kicks off in Springfield with country stars, TODAY Show coverage, and major events celebrating America’s most famous highway.
This Missouri Prison For Sale Makes For A Great Home
The former Cass County Missouri Law Enforcement Center and Detention Center/Jail is now for sale and located just one block off the historic Harrisonville Square.
Missouri trooper Admits To Hunting For Nude Photos On Women’s Phones During Traffic Stops
A former Missouri State Highway Patrol officer has admitted to searching through women's cell phones for private, nude images during traffic stops.
Don’t Miss These 2025 Christmas Shipping Deadlines
2025 holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx help ensure Christmas gifts arrive on time. Check recommended ship-by dates and plan early.
Do You Believe in Ghosts? Most Americans Do
Americans reveal beliefs in ghosts this Halloween; 75% of Illinoisans and 67% of Missourians say they believe in haunted homes.
Why the night before Thanksgiving is now a delivery boom
Thanksgiving Eve sees massive food delivery surge as home-feasts loom; cheeseburgers, tacos and last-minute grocery orders drive the trend. Delivery spikes holiday prep
Springfield Teen Charged After Allegedly Damaging 17 Cars at MSU Parking Lot
A 19-year-old college student damaged 17 vehicles in late August, and asked ChatGPT if he could go to jail for the vandalism. The cops found the ChatGPT conversation on his phone, and charged him with felony property damage.