Quincy Mall is preparing for a busy November to kick off the holidays. With the arrival of Santa Claus, Toys for Tots, firetruck rides, and Black Friday specials, there's a lot going on at the mall.
Here we are, 13 years removed from the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001. For me it still seems pretty fresh in the memory banks. This time of year always brings it all back, and the fact that I went to New York City and visited the 9/11 site this summer obviously makes it all the more real for me.
On May 20, 2013, straight-line winds from severe storms resulted in significant damage to homes and businesses in Hannibal. Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark estimated that "most" of the city, perhaps as much as 80%, was affected in some way by the storm. Power was out in parts of Hannibal for multiple days, and some residents reported that buying groceries in the cit
A train derailed along Quincy's riverfront on Monday night. KHQA is reporting that a problem with the tracks switch is what lead to the accident. Cleanup crews were on the scene early Tuesday morning to begin removing the derailed cars. Both Bonansinga Drive and Front Street are open to traffic. See photos taken early this morning from the scene.
Following a bout of severe weather that passed through the area on Wednesday night, residents of Monroe City are now cleaning up debris scattered throughout the town. Monroe County was under a tornado warning on Wednesday, and Monroe County Sheriff's deputies report that a tornado did touch down south of Madison.
A thought occurred to me yesterday afternoon as I was snapping a picture with my iPhone. I use that phone to take more pictures than to make phone calls. By a lot. It isn't even close. In fact, there are several things I do with the phone more often than I actually talk on it. And I suspect most of us are all in the same boat.
For 15 years the Y101 Bridal Expo has been one of the best of it's kind within a 100 mile radius of Quincy. So many brides and so many booths to see. That is why our fantastic sales team at Y101 spends many hours working on the Bridal Expo, so brides-to-be can see the latest in wedding fashions. And yes, some of the grooms showed up to give suggestions as well.
Halloween is almost here! We've been asking our listeners to submit pictures of their best Halloween decorations for an online gallery we're putting together. Check out the pictures we've received so far!