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Aug 21, 2026

Mail Carrier Arrested For Menards Mischief

An Iowa mail carrier apparently took the phrase “save big money at Menards” a little too personally. Authorities say 45-year-old Jill Brown of Ottumwa is accused of swiping Menards rebate forms from people on her mail route, then redeeming them herself. And this wasn’t just one missing envelope—it allegedly went on for about two years. … Continue reading Mail Carrier Arrested For Menards Mischief

Jul 30, 2026

Lottery Jackpot Winner Arrested for FOURTH Time

So, apparently winning $167 million does not come with a “how not to get arrested four times” manual. There’s this guy, James Farthing from Georgetown, Kentucky — he hit the Powerball in April, biggest jackpot in state history, said he was going to split it with his mom and give her the best Mother’s Day … Continue reading Lottery Jackpot Winner Arrested for FOURTH Time

Jul 2, 2026

Friendly Fireworks Safety Tips

A quick reminder before you celebrate America by almost setting your garage on fire… fireworks are not that complicated. Find an open space. Not your driveway. Not next to your car. Definitely not under a tree you “think is probably fine.” Open space. Light one firework at a time—this isn’t a speedrun—and then back up … Continue reading Friendly Fireworks Safety Tips

Jul 2, 2026

Cigarette Carelessness Causes Fiery Fireworks Fallout

A quick reminder as we approach the holiday weekend: cigarettes and fireworks are not a great combo. Cigarettes and 700 pounds of fireworks, even worse. Out on Whidbey Island in Washington, a guy had been quietly building what neighbors describe as a very not-quiet stockpile of fireworks. We’re talking hundreds of pounds, sitting around his … Continue reading Cigarette Carelessness Causes Fiery Fireworks Fallout

Jul 1, 2026

Better Party Bites to Bring This 4th

Showing up to a Fourth of July party empty-handed? LAME! Showing up with a sad bag of chips? Somehow worse. If you want to look like you have your life together, bring something that actually helps. Start easy: a little host gift. Flowers already in a vase, a chilled bottle of something bubbly, or even … Continue reading Better Party Bites to Bring This 4th

Jun 30, 2026

When NOT To Drive This July 4th

Quick heads up before you fire up the road trip playlist… this could be the busiest Fourth of July travel stretch EVER. AAA says about 61 million people are hitting the road, which basically means… everyone you’ve ever met is traveling at the same time. If you’d prefer your holiday not include a parking lot … Continue reading When NOT To Drive This July 4th

Jun 9, 2026

High Low Cash Jackpot Winner – Shelby Schultz

Congratulations to Shelby Schultz of Galena, our fourth High Low Cash Jackpot winner! She took home $718.62! Listen every weekday at 7a, 9a, 11a, 1p and 3p for your chance to call us and guess the jackpot number. We tell everyone if the guess is too High or too Low. Get it correct and you’ll … Continue reading High Low Cash Jackpot Winner – Shelby Schultz

Mar 16, 2026

2026 Academy Awards ~ Oscar Recap

The Oscars were last night, with Conan O’Brien back for round two as host—and let’s just say, the man still knows how to roast Hollywood with a wink. The big winner? “One Battle After Another”—swept up six awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Cinematography. Michael B. Jordan snagged his first Oscar for playing both Smoke … Continue reading 2026 Academy Awards ~ Oscar Recap

Jul 15, 2025

ANOTHER Not A Bag Full Of Drugs Bust

These guys hid drugs like a toddler hides cookies—messy and obvious. More on the FOURTH instance of this happening in the past year HERE! BONUS: You can buy your own Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs” bag HERE! Photo credit: Pleasant Prairie Police Department Facebook

Jan 10, 2024

Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th Graders

George Washington Carver National Monument is hosting an art and essay contest for 3rd and 4th graders. Winners get to be a park ranger for a day! Parents and teachers may request and information packet and find out more HERE! Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash