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What's Cookin'? Merritt from The Kitchen Transition is back with another zesty & fresh dish. Mediterranean inspired, bonus points for being healthy AND easy!

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and David Allan Coe were among the titans of this experimental, daring subgenre.

A new chapter for Toby Keith in Oklahoma? A bill is making waves, aiming to name bridges and roads after the country music icon.

With a new baby boy in the mix, Cody Johnson finds himself navigating the wild world of parenting a son versus daughters.

Blake is brushing off divorce rumors and staying focused on what matters most: his real-life relationship with Gwen.

A nasty drug-resistant bug has been found in 28 states and Illinois is a hotspot based on new data.

Jason + Brittany Aldean got a special surprise while they were on a family vacation.

We did NOT see this coming!

Remember the year when a kangaroo took over the highway and a pit bull became a gun owner? Yeah, that happened.

In a tribute post after Bob Weir's death, Wynonna Judd says she was so close to the late Grateful Dead star, she considered him family.

Clarkson says she and her two children, 9-year-old Remington and 11-year-old River, have been sharing some special moments together as they process the death of her ex-husband and children's father Brandon Blackstock.

In a world where personalization meets public decency, Illinois has dropped the hammer on over 550 vanity plates. Some of these rejections will leave you shaking your head.

In 2026 Illinois families will see new rules on gun storage, anti-bullying protections including AI deepfakes, school access for all students, and stricter police hiring standards.

Maren Morris opens up about the tension she’s felt in country music over the last decade — and why, even now, she refuses to completely walk away from the genre she loves.

Looking to try a new restaurant in the new year? It might be worth dining at one of the ten best restaurants in Evansville.

There are certain things you do during winter that feel wrong.

Illinois IHSA football is expanding playoffs to 384 teams in 2026 with earlier starts, bigger classes, and schedule changes statewide.

"Thank you for your understanding, and I hope we can make it up to you soon.”

You'll find the priciest grocery chain right here in Evansville, Indiana. Can you guess what it is?

14 Illinois hospitals were just given near failing grades for patient safety.

Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights raised a record amount for Easterseals Rehab Center, funding therapy and early education services across the Tri State.

A 'Yellowstone' spinoff titled 'Marshals' is coming to television in 2026.

Which country woman deserves to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2026?

Megan Moroney is lifting up country’s women, praising Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, and more as they dominate charts, award shows, and stages worldwide.

The Henderson Police Department made a startling discovery during a routine traffic stop in a school zone.

Roger Ewing, remembered for his role as Deputy Thad Greenwood on 'Gunsmoke,' has died at 83. He left acting in the ’70s to pursue a quieter life.

A Central Texas man thought country stars Cody Johnson and Chris Young were reaching out. The truth behind the messages left his family heartbroken.