Salem

There are reports that 9 Missouri banks have filed closure notices with the state in just the past 30 days alone.

We are approaching a very historic sky event and one Illinois town would like to invite you to experience it with them. It's an open invitation to stare at the sun in the Land of Lincoln as long as you promise to do it safely.

Many of us have talked about how we need rain in Missouri and Illinois. Perhaps in the future we should be careful what we wish for as 3 different areas were hammered with more than 6 inches of moisture which caused lots of flooding.

There are two interesting pieces of information to share with you. 1. A black bear was spotted near Salem, Missouri. 2. The police are advising that citizens not wrestle it. Both of those statements are remarkably true.

If you're looking for adventure, the internet believes you'll find one of the most "unforgettable" in one Missouri state park.

Of all the Bigfoot encounters I've shared, this might be the most unique. As a Missouri man tells it, a Bigfoot ate his family's leftovers. This will require some explaining.

If weird yard decorations are something that interests you, I may have found the motherlode for you. It's a yard with some of the weirdest yard stuff you'll ever see and it's located in Salem, Illinois.

From the category of "Where did the Summer go?", the final Blues of the District concert of the year will be held Friday at Washington Park. Hector Anchondo will perform in the season finale which will put the wraps on season number 19.