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It's now possible to see the aftermath of the tragic Amtrak train crash near Mendon, Missouri on Monday. New drone video shows how nearly the entire train was overturned.

The Governor of Missouri, Mike Parson, announced a new initiative in the Show-Me State called "Safer Missouri, Stronger Missouri" so what exactly does that mean? Here is what I have found so far.

There are defining moments when you officially start feeling old. One of those was captured on video when a young girl found her parent's "ancient recording device" in the basement. (aka "cassette")

If you found a mysterious hole in the ground, would you grab some rope and descent down into it? A group of explorers did and learned the unknown hole they found went down over 200 feet into the Earth.

I have a deep conviction that one of the most underrated sports in America is disc golf. Hear me out. If you share my belief, you should consider trying out a course near Chesterfield which might be one of the best in Missouri.

Just call him Uncle Brett!

I can't wait for the next NASCAR race in Nashville!

There are multiple reports that a passenger train from Amtrak has derailed near Mendon, Missouri as it was traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles.

According to a report, there is a new Narcan-resistant drug that has shown up in Central Illinois, and this drug brings with it a serious risk of seizures and death.

If you've been keeping track of fuel you purchased in Missouri since last October, your chance to cash in begins July 1. There is now a form available where you can recover a little of your bas expenditures.

4th of July weekend is coming up and if you're still wondering how you can make the most of the holiday celebration, one website says you can't really beat Chicago when it comes to activities, and attractions to enjoy 4th of July weekend.

If there ever was a moment of "don't try this at home, kids", it's this. New video shows a pro water skier in Jacksonville, Illinois who just got massive air off of a jump that would make a bird envious.

When you mention "Garden of the Gods", most people will think of Colorado Springs for good reason. However, there is a "Garden of the Gods" in Illinois and new drone video shows why it is also a must-visit destination.

Were you around in 1967? I found a camper that was. It's an Airstream that sits next to Missouri's 12 Mile Creek near Fredericktown and you really can stay in it.

It was an interesting seismic week in the area of the New Madrid Fault in Missouri this week. Nothing major, but there were reported felt by the USGS.

You won't find many people who've actually been to Missouri's Lemp Mansion that don't believe there's something strange present there. Now, there's proof. An investigator has captured video of an apparition that's hard to explain without using the word "ghost".

Two enter the arena, but only one will walk away as the winner. It's new video of 2 English Bulldogs who both want to be in the same space and neither is willing to give an inch.

Diners are amazing, where else can you go where the server knows your name, are open late, open early, have breakfast, ice cream, burgers, and you can get it all for cheap! One website says they found the best diner in the Land of Lincoln and their menu backs up their claim.

We all know of poison oak and poison ivy which cause itchy, scratchy skin for a few days. However, did you know that there are other poisonous plants in Illinois you just don't want to mess with and can cause severe health concerns?

Brad Pitt has confessed to doing something as a youth in Missouri that few know anything about. It's nothing insidious. He has shared that he often searched for buried treasure during his days growing up in the Show Me State.

The CEO reportedly said that his employees were asking to leave Illinois, and their wish got granted, as another company moves their headquarters out of Illinois this time to Florida.

In a landmark decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade, the decades-old ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.

If only everyone were as loyal as this boy's dog. A new video share shows a Midwestern boy who gets greeted everyday after school by his huge loving dog.

Would you like to live like you're one of the rich and famous in Missouri? Are you at least a little bit rich? If you can answer yes to both questions, you should know that you can stay inside Missouri's iconic glass mansion at Lake of the Ozarks...for a price.

Johnney Anderson didn't expect to celebrate Father's Day like this. As his wife drove him to a family member's home in Kansas City, Missouri, he saw something strange in a neighbor's pool. He had his wife stop the car and he jumped the fence to save a drowning fawn from a pool.

Needless to say, an application to keep their products available was not well received.

No wedding ever runs smooth there is always something that pops up that is unexpected, but having a wedding gown disappear well that's more of a horror story.