If you told me that a Missouri city would appear in the top 20 most dangerous cities list for 2024, I would have guessed Saint Louis or Kansas City since they commonly appear in crime lists unfortunately. It's neither of those places that has suddenly soared into the worst city list in America.
I'll share something with you as soon as I stop laughing which might be awhile. OK, I think I'm ready now. What I'm about to state is as true as it is funny. Illinois was just named the most dysfunctional state in America by the British.
If you try to be an optimistic person, I have a new report on violent crime in Missouri that might just give you additional hope. It's certainly not all good news, but there appears to be a silver lining to the storm cloud of violence in the Show Me State.
Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things a human can do. But, if you're looking for that perfect dog know that there is one breed that is off-limits in Illinois.
It should not be surprising to know that I was given one 'D' grade when I was in high school. I blame physics since I don't understand them. But, that's one reason why I feel qualified to be the messenger about a newly updating ranking of Illinois hospitals that now shows 15 have the lowest 'D' rating.
From pizza at Sbarro and pretzels at Wetzel's to sweet treats at Orange Julius, we're counting down the most iconic 80s and 90s mall food court restaurants. How many do you remember?
A few weeks ago, I shared data from the last complete year which revealed only 2 Missouri hospitals received a 'D' rating for patient safety. Brand new data for Spring of 2024 has now been released and it shows that now a half dozen Missouri hospitals have fallen to that nearly bottom category.
I predicted this would happen. Ever wanted to call the Ghostbusters, but thought they were just a movie memory now? Fear not. Missouri really does have its own version of the Ghostbusters - sort of.
This might be the most dangerous issue I cover. There's a new map that shows how Missouri changed over the decades from a 'pop' state to one that embraces 'soda' and it's a dumpster fire waiting to happen.
Waterpark season is just around the corner and if you are looking to take your family to the BEST water park in the Show-Me State look no further than this park packed with 2 million gallons of water...
You hear a lot about many types of crime in Illinois, but this is one trend it seems few want to actually discuss. The Land of Lincoln is seeing a disturbing rise in one category in particular that should never happen.
Missouri has already had its fair share of thunderstorms and the pattern that has been prevalent the past couple of weeks doesn't look to change anytime soon. Missouri and especially the middle of the state is in the danger zone for a major lighting event soon.
It's the ebb and flow of business that new businesses open and others close constantly. In the case of Walmart, it's the closing of centers in both Missouri and Illinois that will end permanently.
If you follow flight paths of military planes, you'll no doubt be interested in something very curious that I noticed today that was happening over the Missouri Ozarks. One of the US 'doomsday planes' was circling over the area for no apparent reason whatsoever.
Perhaps you're like me and you daydream about the perfect home. I can only speak for myself, but the 7 most outrageous mansions currently available in Missouri are more extravagant than the ones I dream about and I have pics to prove it.
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.