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Bob Gough and Ashley Conrad bring you this week’s Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. A recap of the week’s top news stories and a look ahead at two busy weekends and we prepare for Thanksgiving. Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr talk about our area’s final four in high school football and Meteorologist…

FRANKIE AND THE KLITZ: Are kids loyal to each other? Do they run in packs like they used to, back in the day? Can boys be as tight as the boys in the movie Stand By Me or do cell phones ruin the whole experience? Klitz lays out the exact order of the top 5…

Hannibal’s Arch UMC Church has more than 100 nativities on display on December 5 and Ashley gets the details. Then Tiffany Frese from Q Dance and Katie Cernea with Gem City Gymnastics talk about their new partnership.

Grab and Go packs are a thing now at The Liquor Booth. Ashley and Brittany give them a try (I mean, c’mon, they’ll try anything, right?). Also, find out about Rick’s Bourbon Club and how you can get your hands on some Pappy Van Winkle.

Pilar Brumbaugh gets Ashley all excited about this weekend’s Quincy Service League gift show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center and then the ladies from Bella Ease stop by to discuss their community dinner.

Mayor Linda Moore stops by to talk with Ashley Conrad about the tax levy, e-scooters and what led to the decision to stop public comments on the city’s social media platforms. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

Doug Tenhouse from Loyd’s has all of your Quincy-centric gifts for the holiday season and he shows Ashley a few of them. Then, the ladies from Preferred Family Healthcare in Hannibal talk about staying sober through the holidays.

Miss Volunteer Illinois, fashion model, hunter … and now author. Nicole Taylor joins Ron Kinscherf to talk about her new book “Everyone Belongs in Nature” and what inspired it. She talks about juggling all the things as she is finishing school but entrepreneuring her way through life. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

Ashley and Brittany spoil Bob on his birthday with a big bottle of something nice after Brittany’s initial purchase turned out to have shrinkage issues. They also dive into the latest social media feed controversies from Sydney Sweeney to the Olympic transgender ban debate. Then, local musician Josh Lawless drops by the club to talk…

The holidays have Frankie flustered. Bob and Klitz give him solid advice about his in-laws that he soundly rejects, although he does agree with them that chili is not soup, but its own entity. And, yes, tossed salad and rolls are fine to take to a family dinner. Frankie and Klitz have issues with how…

News, weather and sports … all here for you on Muddy River Mornings. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll bring you the top stories of the week and a look ahead to weekend events and Chris Duerr and Matt Schuckman get you ready for the next big weekend for high school postseason football. And on “How’s…

On today’s Daily Muddy, we’re kicking off the holiday season with some cozy Quincy cheer. First up, Beau Becraft stops in to chat with Ashley about his one-of-a-kind local business, Santagrams — the personal, jolly surprise that gives your children some extra Christmas magic. You can check it out at: http://beaubecraft.com/Santagrams Then Don O’Brien from…

QUINCY–The portion of pipe that broke last week, flooding the water treatment plant and prompting a city-wide boil order, has been replaced. The work was completed on Wednesday morning as upgrades to the facility continue. “We have a major rebuild of the pump station, which has been there since the late 1800s,” Quincy Director of…

Martin Settle launches his new book This Little Ichnolite of Mine, which is about growing up in Quincy. Settle said, ”My memoir recounts my family’s legacy in Quincy through generations of bootleggers, bartenders and restaurant owners, my experiences with a Catholic education from grade school through Quincy College, and what it was like growing up…

On today’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, the ladies pour a hot one and dive into a topic that’s been brewing all over social media — HRT. The FDA has officially lifted its strongest black-box warning on hormone replacement therapy, and we’re unpacking what that means for women everywhere. We also…

On today’s Daily Muddy — we’re getting creative and festive! Rebecca Butler from The Budding Artist joins Ashley to talk about winter activities that bring out the inner artist in kids and how creativity can make a lasting impact on young lives. Then, Shelley Bergman from Hannibal Regional Hospital shares details on the upcoming Feztival…

On today’s Daily Muddy, Ashley sits down with Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing President and CEO Brenda Beshears to talk about how the school is shaping the next generation of healthcare heroes — and how their students can even graduate debt-free. Then, Kristin Ley from the YMCA joins in to share details about one of Quincy’s…

Kenyetta McFall loves creating unforgettable experiences to turn your unique vision into reality with custom events that truly stand out. She’ll help you craft an extraordinary event that not only meets but exceeds your expectations, leaving everyone in awe! Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

Maria Poindexter with the Hannibal American Legion lets us know about the upcoming veterans’ ball and turkey dinner. Don O’Brien with the BBB warns Ashley of holiday shopping scams and the Oakley Lindsay center Christmas craft fair coordinators talk about what to expect with one of the seasons first holiday craft fairs. Shop local and…

Bob Gough and Ashley Conrad look at the weekend’s college and pro football action to see what the best bets are. Utopia Event Center and Heck Gaming bring you Picks, Parlays and Pints  

On today’s Daily Muddy, Ashley kicks things off with Kenyatta McFall from the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to chat about the upcoming Empowering Women Awards Luncheon — what it’s all about, who’s being honored, and how you can be part of this inspiring event. Then, Kari Vogel and Kelsey Lord from the QHS Class…

Ashley Conrad and Mayor Linda Moore discuss the new Contour Air service from Quincy to Chicago and why the city believes the service is a crucial part of our local economy. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

Today on the Daily Muddy, we’re putting the focus on health as we recognize National Diabetes Awareness Month. Guests from Blessing Diabetes Center — Deb Derhake and Laura Whitholder — stop by to talk about the importance of early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and free screenings available to the community. Then, Hannibal Regional Hospital’s own…

It’s a birthday bash on Coffee Talk! Today we’re celebrating Ashley’s birthday, so go ahead and drop those well wishes right here in the comments — for real! Bob surprises the ladies with birthday gifts, and let’s just say there’s a mix of caution and curiosity as they open them live on-air. Ashley kicks things…

CRISPR, which stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, is a natural defense system in bacteria that scientists have adapted into a powerful gene-editing tool. This technology allows for precise modifications to DNA, with applications ranging from curing genetic diseases and treating cancer to improving crops and combating climate change. Scott Richardson breaks it all&...