KICK AM 1530

As the colder weather settles in for the season which warm beverage do you turn to when you need a warm-up? Pumpkin Spiced Lattes? Hot Chocolate? Hot Toddy? Here is the drink that the people of Illinois turn to the most...

When it was first built, the only vehicles were wagons and early cars. Now, this Missouri swinging bridge has been deemed too dangerous to cross, but there are efforts to save it.

Chuck Norris' tribute is warm and personal, and comes with a photo of the two from their time on CBS.

When I think of Missouri history, I think of Daniel Boone. That's accurate, but in this case you need to go way further back than guys in coonskin caps. There's a mastodon that was first discovered in Missouri and not out west where most people think.

There's tall and then there's TALL. This is that 2nd one. It's the tallest man in recorded medical history and I've learned he has connections to both Missouri and Illinois.

It's one of the most beautiful parts of Missouri, but sadly it's also one of the most dangerous lakes for various reasons. Sadly, there are multiple reports that the Lake of the Ozarks has just claimed 2 more lives.

If you said that Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in the NFL, few people would argue that point. What if I told you that there is now another Patrick Mahomes in the world? It's true thanks to a new announcement on Instagram.

We wanted to put together a list of all of the events that celebrate the Holiday season here in the Quincy/Hannibal area this December! This list is growing and changing, so if there is an event happening that isn't on this list just message us and we will add it!

After undergoing rigorous cancer treatments, Keith says he plans to get back in 'fightin' shape' sooner rather than later.

Experts on a travel website are saying that if you are looking to buy a Vacation Rental to use for yourself and to make some money, then you need to check out this city in Missouri.

The 66-year-old may best be remembered for starring in nearly 200 episodes of the Chuck Norris adventure series as the title-character's partner and best friend.

I love the concept of traveling back in time. My understanding is no one has figured out how to do it yet, so this new video share showing a tractor pull in Mt. Sterling, Illinois might be as close as we get.

24 years ago, a county sheriff in Missouri encountered a creature unlike any he had ever seen. Fearing for his career, he did not reveal what he saw until now. It's a bone-chilling story of how he came face-to-face with a Bigfoot in a remote Missouri forest.

In 2007, Kevin Johnson was convicted of killing a Missouri police officer in what he described as a "fit of rage" over his brother's death. The state of Missouri is moving forward with his planned execution scheduled for Tuesday and his daughter will not be allowed to attend.

Surely this can't be true, but I've found multiple sources that say a strange Missouri law says a firefighter can't rescue you if you're naked. Let's find out more.

On the surface, I predict that many will question how this Missouri place could possibly be worth 5 million bucks. I know and I have the pics that will help explain why it's likely worth it and maybe even more.

She chose the song for a recent Kellyoke cover.

This No. 1 marks a HUGE accomplishment for Thomas Rhett.

Being single during the Holidays can be difficult. And apparently, if you live in one of the biggest cities in Missouri it can be much harder to be single, so which city is it, Kansas City or St. Louis?

Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke will serve as openers.

Who's the richest celebrity to ever call Missouri home? I would have never guessed this in a million years if someone hadn't proved it to me. I'll give you a hint. He's a little "shady".

I grew up in the Hannibal/Quincy area and tend to be a weather nerd, but have never heard of this historic storm. It was the most devastating tornado in northeast Missouri history and it claimed 14 lives back in March of 1876.

I have some friends who unknowingly were breaking the law years ago I think. Did you know that 4 women cannot rent a house together in Missouri? The reason why made me laugh and hopefully will you, too.

Did you know that a 176-year-old castle awaits on a countryside in Missouri awaiting your arrival on horseback? OK, so you can drive there, too...but it really is a castle in Missouri that you can stay in and I have pics to prove it.

I want to be clear that I (and most sane people) consider this to be a very bad idea. However, I'm not here to judge. I'm here to determine if it's legal to shave while you're driving in Missouri. If I told you yes, would you be surprised? Then prepare to be surprised, but there is a catch.

Cole Hauser's answer is completely unequivocal.

"Keeping it strong and keeping it together is really important."