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Wentzville woman beats childhood cancer, now gives back

3 years 2 months ago
WENTZVILLE, Mo. - Cancer has touched a Wentzville, Missouri woman's life in more ways than one, and now she's giving back. Bri Rogers-Brooks was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma in 2005 when she was 10 years old. Her father passed away from lung cancer in 2014 when she was 21. Now she uses his birthday as [...]
Monica Ryan

Delicious deals to look for at the 2022 IL State Fair

3 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- After spending money on tickets and parking, fairgoers are looking for ways to save some money while enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer. Here are a few ways to save while still enjoying all the classic fair foods. Feeding Frenzy Each day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., certain [...]
Maggie Strahan

Free fun at the fair! Enjoy no-cost activities at the IL State Fair

3 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 2022 Illinois State Fair begins next week, on Thursday, Aug. 11, and WMBD is compiling a list of all the ways you can enjoy your time in the fairgrounds without breaking the bank. Free activities every day Dairy Products Building: All things dairy from all over Illinois. See the 600 [...]
Maggie Strahan

Save at the fair with $2 Tuesday

3 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois State Fair has yet another way to save money on all your carnival favorites. On Tuesday, Aug.16, all carnival rides will be just $2 each. "We're always looking for ways to make the fair more affordable for families," said Rebecca Clark, Illinois State Fair Manager. As a bonus discount, [...]
Maggie Strahan

Redesigned Giant Slide honors nearly 100 years of Route 66

3 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The iconic Giant Slide will reopen its gates Thursday as the 2022 Illinois State Fair begins, but this year, it's a part of something new. Visitors are invited to โ€œSlide Down Route 66โ€ now that the highway's logo has been added to the Giant Slide. It's a part of the growing [...]
Maggie Strahan

What's new at the State Fair this year?

3 years 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- The 2022 Illinois State Fair features many favorite vendors, foods, and activities, while adding some new ones that are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Check out this list for some of the biggest new additions to the summer event. Dino Don's Giant Dinosaurs Dino Don is bringing his two dozen animatronic dinosaurs [...]
Maggie Strahan

Body found during Deer Creek flood identified

3 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The body found inside a vehicle in Deer Creek Friday has been identified. Randal Howland, 62, of Webster Groves was driving on Shrewsbury Avenue at about 6 p.m. on Thursday when his car went off the road and traveled through a wooded area before it ended up in the creek. [...]
Monica Ryan