Muddy River News

We’ve got Diary of a Wimpy Kid tickets from Quincy Community Theatre to give away! 🎭 Just drop a comment below — tell us why you’d love to go or share a fun photo. Extra points if it’s your pet dressed up in a costume! 🐾🎃 On today’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric…

Sara Cramer and Mackenzie Kammerer join Ashley at the round table to chat about the openings and opportunities waiting for little learners and their families at the Early Childhood and Family Center. Then, it’s all about dreaming big — President of the QPS Foundation, Lindsay Ertel, and Events Manager, Racheal Raleigh, stop by to share…

On today’s Daily Muddy, Mary Lynne Richards from Hannibal Parks and Recreation stops by to talk about Tom Sawyer’s Trial by Trail — the first-ever trail run through the beautiful Sodalis Nature Preserve happening October 18. She also gives us an update on construction wrapping up in Central Park and shares what’s ahead with the…

Crypto? Bitcoin? Blockchain? What does this all mean and how can you make money off it? Scott Richardson gives you the big picture view.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chad Bruening and Kelly Flora from Bruening Heating and Air about the family business’s 50th anniversary. Bruening has and will always believe in keeping up with the latest technology in both the HVAC and hearth industries by continually attending training courses and seminars. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified heating…

Randy Phillips joins Bobby and Brittany as they talk about Halloween prep (Randy’s wedding tux was Gumby) and touring cemeteries. Brittany has been known to play dead at Woodland a time or two. They also talk about the Johnny come lately gang regarding Devils Reserve from The Liquor Booth.

Bob Gough and Brittany Boll give you look at the week’s news and a preview of everything going in in our area this weekend. Matt Schuckman also with a look at the sports calendar, which includes a bunch of postseason golf. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Bob Gough and Shane Hulsey take you through the weekend’s big college and pro football games and give you their (expert???) opinions. Utopia Event Center and Heck Gaming bring you Picks, Parlays and Pints.

Pop Quiz: Who, in Quincy, has held the position of Captain of the National Rugby Team, World Series Poker Player, and Doctor of Chiropractic at Backworks USA? Is it the same person who has 8 children and sat down with Frankie to discuss these things? Yes. He is Dr. Gary Lambert, and he will adjust…

Nash Summers from Early Tin Dusters tells us when those hot rods are hitting town and Mary Sobba from MU Ag Extension teaches Ashley something about farm leases.

On today’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by our friends at EFB, it’s just us — no guests, no filters, and way too much caffeine. Our first-ever solo show comes in hot as we spill the extra-strong tea on the Super Bowl halftime lineup, the NFL drama, cultural divides, language barriers, and all the beautiful…

Deb Davis from Quincy Preserves stops by to share all the details about this year’s Fall Home Tour happening October 18. It’s the group’s only fundraiser of the year and powered by nearly 200 volunteers. Want to peek inside the legendary Monckton Mansion? You’ll have to grab your tickets before they disappear like fall leaves…

Ted Dabrowski is running for governor of Illinois in the March 17, 2026 Republican primary. While making a West-Central Illinois swing, he stopped by the Muddy River News studio for a chat with publisher/general manager J. Robert Gough.

On today’s Minutes with the Mayor, brought to you by Mercantile Bank, Mayor Linda Moore stops by the round table to chat with Ashley about what’s ahead for the City of Quincy. They cover upcoming airport events, the QFD Community Connect, and the city’s “Next 100” agenda — including ways to better communicate with residents,…

Welcome to Tat Talk—your questions, her answers. The Ram’s Horn owner and artist Kelsey Sprinkle joins Brittany for an unfiltered chat about ink, inspiration, and everything in between.

Jim and Jeanie Gay with the Missouri Mule Museum in Perry talk about Mule Appreciation Day coming up on October 25 and give some interesting facts about mules. Then Laura Weitholder and Kenna Rathbun from Blessing Health System talk about Thursday’s Ladies Night Out event at Blessing’s 48th and Maine facility. Lots of fun and…

Sen. Jil Tracy and Kate Shuker from the Kroc Center stop by to talk about Tuesday’s Senior Health Fair.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the breaking news of the week and the challenges of covering big stories in this day of social media churn. People say they want information, but when you give it to them, they aren’t really sure they wanted it after all.

Tylenol may or may not cause autism, but Fruit Loops cause ADHD.  Is that true? There’s no way to know. Why do women wear make-up?  Are they’re trying to impress other women or is it because they’re trying to imitate a peacock?  There’s no way to know. One thing is for sure: Klitz drinks out…

Ashley is the special guest star and Bob finds out she already has Draft Kings! They talk about betting and her favorite coach, Dan Campbell. Brought to you by Utopia Event Center and Heck Gaming.

On today’s Daily Muddy, Michael Gaines from the Hannibal Arts Council drops in to talk about the Hannibal Arts Club exhibit and give us a taste of what’s coming with the always-crowd-pleasing Folk Life Festival. Then Ashley sits down with Don O’Brien—better known as DOB from the BBB—who’s here to break down inheritance scams and…

It’s a full slate on the Daily Muddy. Pastor Todd Hastings and the congregation at Bethel are celebrating their 100-year anniversary this Sunday with a Centennial Celebration Service at 12th and Jefferson, featuring a guest speaker from their denomination headquarters and a proclamation from the mayor. Then Brittany slides into Coffee Talk where the ladies…

The Quincy Public Library will host a “Freed Between the Lines” event on Thursday at 6 pm as part of “Banned Books Week.” It will feature a giveaway of books that have been challenged or banned across the country QPL is working in partnership with Quanada, or the Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse, for…

Ashley is back again, looking like a true vacation goddess, and she’s joining us at the round table with Gina Wolf and Whitney Minter from the Advocacy Network. They’re here to share details about their annual fundraiser coming up October 17 at The Ambiance. Tickets are available until Friday, October 3. Their mission is simple:…

We hear from our favorite couple Nate & Katy from Luxe Health and Beauty for the Sunday Sitdown. Fall specials are in the air. Katy is definitely a “Fall Y’all!” girl!