My first job in radio was in Bowling Green, Missouri in 1972, and I’ve been fortunate to have been gainfully employed (mostly) in the media ever since. I’m a native of northeast Missouri and western Illinois, and most of my time in the media has been in the area – from Hannibal, Monroe City and Branson, Missouri to Pittsfield, Virden and Jacksonville, Illinois. Over the years, time off the air has been spent lay speaking, auctioneering, emceeing various area events and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Occasionally over the years, I’ve thought, “There’s gotta be a better way to make a living.” Well, I’ve checked … and there’s not. As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
Harold Smith
Tracy: Lifting of IL Gov’s Mask Mandate Sends Mixed Message
One western Illinois state senator says the partial lifting of the state’s COVID mask mandate sends a mixed message.
Burglary, Shoplifting Incidents Results in Arrest of Warsaw Pair
A Warsaw man and woman are facing burglary and theft charges in connection with a couple of incidents earlier this week.
Sunny and 25 – Perfect Day For Ice Bowl Disc Golf
The forecast for this Saturday calls for sunny skies and a high of 25. Perfect weather for a disc golf tournament. No, really.
Get Your Sweetie and Head for One of These Illinois Getaways
The other day, we offered up some suggestions for Missouri romantic getaways. In the interest of equal time, we thought we should also pass along some suggestions on places for you and your sweetie to get away to in the Land of Lincoln.
Vehicle Search Uncovers Meth, Stolen Items, Hannibal Man Arrested
A Hannibal man wanted for parole violation faces additional charges following his arrest Monday afternoon.
Want to Make a Difference? These Non-Profits Need Your Help
If you're a regular listener, you've heard us talk about having a good time for a good cause. This time, we want to take a moment to talk good jobs for a good cause.
Hannibal Kiwanis 4th of July Raffle is Back With a Different Look
A Hannibal Fourth of July tradition is back in 2022, with a different look. On KHMO Talk Back Monday, Mark Neil of the Hannibal Evening Kiwanis gave us the details of their annual raffle drawing, back this year after taking 2021 off due to COVID.
Hannibal Has the Best Places for Breakfast – Change My Mind
Let me just throw this out there - no town does breakfast like America's Hometown. Change my mind.
Missouri’s Most Romantic Getaways, Including One That’s Close By
I know most of us have been distracted by the digging out process from the foot of snow that landed in our back yards (and highways and parking lots, etc.) the past few days.
Police Standoff Results in Arrest of Quincy Man Early Saturday
A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail on a variety of charges after a standoff with police early Saturday morning.