You Might Want to Plan a Road Trip For These August Concerts!
Summertime is the perfect time to get out and see a concert. In August, several huge acts will be appearing in our region. From St. Louis and Springfield, to Des Moines and Sedalia during the state fairs, here are some top concerts scheduled for August.
Sign Up to Win Y101′s Gateway Getaway!
Y101 wants to send you and a guest on a Gateway Getaway! The grand-prize includes two tickets to the Sunday, August 31 game at Busch Stadium when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs, in addition to a free night’s hotel stay from Drury Hotels, and tickets to the Dinosaurs in Motion special exhibit at the St. Louis Science Center, and tickets to the OMNIMAX Theater inside the Science Center.
Labor Day 2014 in Quincy and Hannibal – What is Open and What is Closed
Labor Day is September 1, 2014. Here is a list of events, businesses, attractions and services, and their Labor Day schedules.
Boil Orders For Mill Creek Water and ABS Water Co-Operative Customers
Water customers of Mill Creek Water and ABS Water Co-Operative should be aware of boil orders that were issued on Wednesday.
Three Great Bids for Bargains Items That Would Make Tremendous Gifts
Our first-ever online Bids for Bargains auction is going on through Friday, July 18. There are all sorts of items to bid on, including golf memberships, movie passes, even a car! Here are a few items that you can buy at a big discount (because it's Bids for Bargains, and everything always sells for less during Bids for Bargains) and then use as terrific gifts for your loved ones!
Robin Thicke and Magic! at the Illinois State Fair on August 17
Around this time last year, everyone was talking about Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus and an infamous foam finger. This summer, Thicke is promoting a new album, and will perform in Springfield with Magic!, the group behind the hit song 'Rude.' Robin Thicke and Magic! will be at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 17.
Change in Plans For the St. Louis One Direction Concert
One Direction will be coming to the Edward Jones Dome on August 27. Their 'Where We Are' stadium tour has taken them around the world, and they'll be appearing all across the U.S. late in the summer. The concert date in St. Louis was announced quite some time ago. A slight change in plans regarding the show was recently announced.
Flooding in Quincy [Video + Photo Gallery]
Flooding along the Mississippi River has once again caused disruptions for residents in and around Quincy. The Memorial Bridge closed to traffic on Monday. Inbound traffic to Quincy continues to be rerouted to the Bayview Bridge. Parts of Bonansinga Drive are also closed due to flooding. The National Weather Service observed the river stage in Quincy at 26.4 feet on Wednesday morning. Forecasters predict flood waters to recede over the next week. Flood stage in Quincy is 17 feet.
Hannibal Cavemen Postpone Thursday and Friday Games Due to Flooding
Flooding at Clemens Field has led to the postponement of the Hannibal Cavemen games scheduled for Thursday (July 10) and Friday (July 11).
Flooding in Hannibal [Video + Photo Gallery]
Rapidly rising waters on the Mississippi have left several areas in and around Hannibal flooded. All of the city's flood gates were put in place on June 30, and water has continued to rise. Popular attractions like the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sawyer's Creek have been forced to close because of the flood, and Highway 79 is closed just past the Mark Twain Cave. In Hannibal, the Mississippi is expected to crest at 26.7 feet early Wednesday afternoon.