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We Fell for the Illinois Tollway Text Scam (Here’s How to Avoid It)
I never thought I would fall for a scam like this. It's a hard lesson learned. It must have been those hackers, scammers, or whatever you want to call them. They must've listened to me throughout my life because I was almost sure this was the real deal. Here's the...
One Simple Way Illinoisans Can Score More Free Vacation Time This Year
Now that 2024 is halfway over, it's time to get strategic about how you use your remaining paid vacation days, aka, getting the most bang for your vacation day bucks!. Last December I discovered the joy of using only 4 paid vacation days to get nearly two weeks off, and I fully intend to take full advantage of it this year too.
Illinois Cheerleader Selected for Elite Dallas Cowboys Squad
If you've watched the new Netflix docuseries about the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders then you know how tough it is to make the elite team. The new squad has been announced for their upcoming season, and a local cheerleader/dancer has made the team. A Jacksonville, Illinois cheerleader, and dancer Ava Lahey...
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
Reports Say Pizza Chain with 22 Illinois Places May Go Bankrupt
It's not easy trying to be a restaurant these days and national chains are certainly not excluded. Multiple reports say that a pizza chain that currently has 22 restaurants in Illinois is exploring bankruptcy possibilities. These business rumors aren't coming from small potato sources either. The Wall Street Journal and...
Warrensburg Police Reports for July 26th, 2024
AUTHOR'S NOTE: The Warrensburg Police Department issues their reports to the press once weekly. These reports are for every incident submitted from July 1st through July 7th, 2024. The reports were submitted to KSIS on July 26th, 2024. On 07/01/2024 at approximately 0018 hours, Officers responded to the 400 block...
Sedalia Police Reports for July 26, 2024
This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports. Wednesday evening, Officers were dispatched to the lobby of the Police Department to speak to Tessa Feeback. Feeback reported a past hit and run accident that had occurred at the Econo Lodge Truman Inn, 3501 West Broadway Boulevard. Information was gathered for a report.
Sedalia Notes Asphalt Overlay on South Ingram
Beginning on Monday, July 29 the City of Sedalia’s Public Works Operations Division will be overlaying asphalt on South Ingram Ave. from East 28th Street, south to the South City Limits. During this period, road construction will result in the roadway being closed to through traffic. Drivers in the...
Former Fayette Bank Employee Pleads Guilty to $2.4 Million Embezzlement Scheme
A Higbee woman pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to stealing nearly $2.4 million from customers' accounts at Exchange Bank of Missouri during a 15-year-long embezzlement scheme. According to a news release from the US Attorney's office, Western District of Missouri, 36-year-old Megan Lea Dougherty worked at the Fayette branch...
Funeral Announcements for July 26, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Betty Wasson Singer, 93, of Sedalia, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life for Mark Alan Lappat, 63, of Sedalia, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Rea Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Oh Come On, You Guys, Disney World Didn’t Ban Farting, For Crying Out Loud
Ya'll, part of my job is to suss out what is real and fake. And I'm not gonna pretend that sometimes I don't get it wrong. I do. All the time. People call and are quite angry about it. Even if it's just a typo, sometimes. So when I saw this, I had to laugh, because it seemed so obvious.
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
Death is in the air, and people can't stop talking about it. The corpse flower is getting increased attention thanks to the rare plant currently blooming in multiple places around the U.S. How Rare If The Corpse Flower?. If you've never heard of a corpse flower, you're likely not alone....
Bread Winners: See the Signature Sandwich From Each State
The culinary landscape of the United States is as diverse as its population, with each state proudly boasting its own signature sandwich that often tells a rich story of culture, history, migration, and tradition. From the lobster rolls of Maine to the po'boys of Mississippi, these sandwiches have become iconic...
Be On The Lookout For This Missing Teenager
Alerts for a missing young teenager from Halifax, Virginia, have made their way to Missouri as authorities believe the young teenager may be on her way to the state or may already be in the state. Posts regarding the missing girl first appeared in area Facebook groups like The Burg...
Huge Changes Coming For Southwest Flyers Out Of Missouri
I recently wrote an article detailing potential changes impacting Southwest Airlines flyers. Today, the news hit that flying Southwest Airlines will be a little different in the future. Here's what you need to know if you like flying Southwest. For the first time in the airline's history, Southwest will change...
Sedalia Police Reports for July 25, 2024
This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports. Wednesday evening, Officers took a theft report from Margarett A. Hopkins in the 400 block of West Morgan Street. Hopkins reported her push lawn mower was stolen in the last 24 hours. Information for a report was collected. Early...
Funeral Announcements for July 25, 2024
A celebration of life for Mark Alan Lappat, 63, of Sedalia, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Rea Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel. A celebration of life for Dolores "Dee" Jean Stockstill, 85, of Sedalia,...
Looking For A Pet? Don’t Shop, Adopt. It’s Critical Right Now!
Old Drum Animal Shelter in Warrensburg has temporarily paused all intakes due to being at full capacity. In its Facebook post, the shelter reports that many other shelters and rescues are also at or near full capacity. So, if you're considering adopting a cute kitty or handsome pup, now might be a good time to make that happen.
Can You Identify These Objects From the 1980s?
The vibrant '80s were a technicolor dream, defined by an era of excess and neon-lit nights. However, some argue that this extravagant image was largely a Hollywood portrayal, and in reality, many of us were financially stretched, surrounded more by faux wood wall paneling than by bright greens and yellows. But let's keep that between us—Barbie might not appreciate the truth.
Chicago’s Bulls & Hawks Amazing $7 Billion West Side Makeover
The Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks announced a $7 billion private investment to give the west side of Chicago adjacent to the United Center a major makeover. The project is being spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, which co-own the United Center and, respectively, own the Bulls and the Blackhawks.
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