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Missouri State Fair Highlights: Saturday, August 11, 2012
The first weekend of the Missouri State Fair is here to celebrate Then & Wow! Today is Pepsi Day, where you can get $1 off adult admission and $5 off carnival ride wristband, which you’ll need a specially marked Diet Pepsi can to get the discount.
Missouri State Fair Daily Highlights: Friday, August 10, 2012
The Missouri State Fair got off to a great start yesterday, and today more fun is planned to Celebrate Then and Wow! First off, it is MoDOT day, where you can enjoy all kinds of games and activities in the Highway Gardens.
Missouri State Fair Highlights for Thursday, August 9
The 110th Missouri State Fair is officially here. Each day there are different activities planned through the day and we hope you enjoy some of the activities. As of right now, the Pepsi Grandstand shows have not sold out, so you can get tickets at the Pepsi Grandstand Box Office during the course of the Missouri State Fair.
Centennial Pool Hosting Annual Doggie Dive
Each year the Centennial Park Pool closes just before the Missouri State Fair, usually because the Missouri State Fair is starting up and demand for the two pools goes down as people flock to the Fairgrounds. The other rational is some of the lifeguards are college students and they begin their trek back to college.
In the last few years, a tradition has started up where on the last day before t
Listen and Check in For Primary Election Results
Today (August 7) is the primary election across the state. The election polls are open until 7 p.m. We hope you will go out and make an informed decision on your candidates.
What’s Your Favorite Spicy Sauce?
I have been known to love spicy food and spicy sauces over the years. However I have to admit that mild has been the way I roll in recent years. I took the family out to Boonville and Columbia last weekend and tried Buckhingham’s Smokehouse BBQ. I am not going to do a formal review of the place, but I do want to talk about the sauces.
On the Road with Doug: Peach Tree Farm in Boonville
My father had a saying growing up; “You could go all over the world and see some amazing things, but take the time to see what’s in your backyard too.” I decided to pack up the kids and head to The Peach Tree Farm in Boonville on our way to Columbia.
Air Force Unit ‘Tops In Blue’ to Perform in Warrensburg
I am a very proud Air Force brat. Even at my age, I always feel like I’ll have that title as my father served proudly for 20 years. My mom served in the Air Force as well. Some of my favorite memories surround the military, like when I got to see President Ronald Reagan visit Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany and when I saw the Air Force Thunderbirds on numerous occasions. Then, there is Tops
1982 St. Louis Cardinals Reuniting This Weekend at Busch Stadium
Many people may not soon forget the amazing run the St. Louis Cardinals had in 2011 on their way to the World Series, but the storied Cardinals team history runs deeper than just one season. A magical season also occurred in 1982, where the Cardinals went 92-70 and won the National League East. If you remember, those were the days of just two divisions in each league. The Cardinals then went on
Mid-Missouri Outlaws Advance to Playoffs
Despite having the 5th best percentage in the league, the Mid-Missouri Outlaws have advanced to the playoffs. Here is the official statement of the playoffs proceedings for this year as according to the American Professional Football League: