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150 Denny’s Restaurants Gone for Good By End of 2025
What was once a beacon for late-night food seekers across the U.S. has hit hard times and will be closing 150 locations. Denny's has announced it is ready to move on from some of its restaurants. Which Denny's Are Closing?. On its website, the Denny's Corporation boasts that it is...
Winner Of The Nation’s Largest Half-Pot Claimed By Indiana Man
Evansville’s beloved West Side Nut Club Fall Festival wrapped up its 103rd year with record-breaking excitement, drawing massive crowds and an incredible $2,000,070 Half Pot raffle prize—making it the number one raffle in the United States! The annual festival, recently voted the best fall festival in America, continues to be a highlight for locals and visitors alike. With over 130 non-profits involved, this week-long event is more than just fun; it’s a celebration of community and giving back.
If You See Red Paint On a Tree, You Need to Leave in a Hurry
You're enjoying a peaceful hike in the woods surrounded by lush greenery including a lone tree with a red marking spray painted on its trunk. It's easy to dismiss as the work of vandals (ugh, why can't everyone enjoy the woods like you?!?), but the paint might be a more serious sign that you need to know before hiking any further down the trail.
Plan Your Special Day At The 2024 Evansville Contemporary Bride Expo
It takes a lot of work to plan a wedding, and it can quickly get overwhelming. Fortunately, you can find everything you need to plan your special day at the upcoming Evansville Contemporary Bride Expo. From Dresses to Cakes and DJs to Venues. Not only do you have to find...
Zach Bryan Girlfriend Briana Chickenfry Feels ‘Discarded’ [Watch]
Zach Bryan's girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry didn't know! The singer revealed to fans that he and the podcast host (real name Brianna LaPaglia) had broken up, but she wasn't ready to go public. In a video shared to YouTube, LaPaglia explains that the couple called it quits on Monday (Oct. 21),...
Gulp! Woman Accidentally Swallows Wedding Ring While Taking Vitamins
Head on over to the old filing cabinet and put this one under the WTF category. A woman from Georgia was on vacation in Thailand, just chillin' and enjoying the sights and sounds until she went to take her vitamins. Like she does every day, she popped a handful of healthy pills ... and accidentally swallowed her wedding ring, as well.
Horror Comedy ‘Sharks of the Corn’ Set in Fictional KY Town
One of my all-time favorite sketches from the original Saturday Night Live in the 1970s (when I had to keep the volume low so Mom wouldn't hear me watching it) was "Land Shark." I'm not sure that was the name, but that's what I called it. Here's a refresher:. Like...
Why Is a Smokey Bear Hat Mowed Into This Indiana State Park?
A very large Smokey Bear hat was recently mowed into an Indiana State Park, leaving some visitors both baffled and impressed. If you've ever been to a state park, you've likely seen a statue or sign featuring the American icon known as "Smokey Bear." The bear has been a part of forest culture for decades and is easily recognizable by his human-like features and, of course, his park ranger hat. A field at Potato Creek State Park in Indiana was recently decorated with this hat via a path made by a lawnmower. The path not only has a prize awaiting visitors but also serves a somewhat symbolic purpose.
Bunnie Xo Had Two Phone Calls With a Murderer — Hear the Tapes
Earlier this year, Bunnie Xo experienced some blowback on social media after she expressed desire to have the TikTok-famous convicted murder Wade Wilson on her podcast. Now, she says that situation was a powerful growing experience that taught her about the importance of keeping the focus on victims when she talks about true crime.
Unleash Your Inner Ghost Hunter At One of Illinois’ Most Haunted Theatres
The Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois is often considered the most haunted places in DeKalb, Illinois, and now you have the chance to experience its spooky history firsthand. Haunted Theatres in Illinois. The Egyptian Theatre opened in 1929 and to this day is still considered one of DeKalb, Illinois' most...
Zach Bryan Announces Brianna Chickenfry Breakup, She Says She’s ‘Blindsided’
Zach Bryan and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia have broken up, and she says she's blindsided. The country singer confirmed their split in a post on Tuesday (Oct. 22) — only one day after they broke up, per Chickenfry, and she says she wasn't expecting the news to become public fodder just yet.
Authorities Remove an Alligator From Another Kentucky Home
So, here's the deal...on the list of things I never want to have happen when I return home--alongside realizing I left an appliance on or the window open--is finding a living thing inside that wasn't there when I left. Of course, I don't count insects. But I do count much...
Jason Aldean Voted Early, And He Hopes You Do, Too [Watch]
Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany are making a trip to the polls look glamorous. The singer's wife recently shared a "get ready with me"-style video centered around their family trip to vote early in the upcoming U.S presidential election. In a clip set to Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the...
Collector Penny Worth $330K Could Be Floating Around Illinois
If you're walking through the grocery store and see a penny lying on the floor, do you pick it up? What if it's a quarter? How much money has to be there for it to be worth bending over and picking it up?. Well, even if it's only a penny,...
Bet You’ve Never Heard the Creepiest Country Song of All Time [Listen]
There's a common sentiment that music is gorier and more graphic today than it used to be, and that's simply not true. In fact, some of the darkest, creepiest and all-around most disturbing country songs are the murder ballads of the 1950s and 1960s. "The Knoxville Girl," "Stagger Lee," "Long...
The Illinois Graves of Al Capone & His Most Notorious Mobsters
It's hard to fathom how much of Chicago's history (much of it tragic) can be buried in just one place, but that is the case for a cemetery in Illinois that contains the remains of Al Capone and some of his most notorious mobsters and even rivals. The Mount Carmel...
CVS Employees Go on Strike, Accusing Them of Underpaying + Intimidation
It's been a rough go this past year for CVS. They have been closing locations left and right and have been a part of the ongoing retail and pharmaceutical apocalypse. Now they are dealing with employees at seven of their locations going on strike. They are seeking better pay and health care, among other things.
Who’s Going to the Train Station in New ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2 Trailer? [Watch]
Yellowstone has just dropped the official trailer for Season 5, Part 2, and someone has a one-way ticket to the train station. A new teaser video dropped on Tuesday morning (Oct. 22), and from the look of it, the back half of Season 5 will be filled with the show's trademark mix of high drama, passion, action and violence.
Exotic Carnivore Sighted Loose in Illinois
No, you weren’t seeing things. That wasn’t someone’s fat cat with sweet hair. That was an exotic feline roaming around the northwest suburb of Chicago in recent days. Police say the endangered cat is roaming the area and that citizens should not approach it or attempt to feed it. Caracals are native to Africa and the Middle East, not Illinois. Male Caracals typically weigh twenty to forty pounds.
Sizzling Hot! The Australian Firefighters Are Back and Hunkier Than Ever
The Aussie Firefighters are back and bringing the heat with their latest calendars! This year features five stunning editions showcasing adorable dogs, cats, farm animals, and even a cute koala—all starring shirtless heroes. With plenty of muscles and heartwarming animal moments, these calendars will brighten your year. Trust me, you might need a moment to catch your breath. You're welcome!
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