Samantha Barnes is a Director of Content for Townsquare Media Quincy/Hannibal and Morning Show Co-Host on 97.9 KICK FM. She has been in radio for over 20 years in the Quincy/Hannibal area and lives here with her husband and two daughters. Sam is an avid Hallmark Channel fanatic, she loves everything Christmas and would have tree up all year if her husband let her. She is a Missouri Broadcaster Award Winner for Best in Documentary/Public Affairs and Air Talent for a Morning Drive. Samantha is originally from Brooklyn, New York but has called Quincy home for over 30 years and knows the local market very well.
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Yelp Names The Top Dog Friendly Restaurants in the Tri-States
Spring and summer are coming and you might want to bring your four-legged friends out to sit while you enjoy lunch or a drink. Yelp just named the best dog-friendly restaurants in the Tri-States to do just that.
Local Landmark Makes Top 11 Best Day Trips in Illinois to Visit
Day trips are the best. You don't have to get a hotel, you can get up early, drive, visit, and drive back. There's one very popular landmark in Quincy that was just named the best place for a day trip it's a historical fixture in Quincy.
Another BIG Country Headliner Announced for Illinois State Fair
Another major country band has been announced for the Illinois State Fair.
Missouri Landscape Apparently Not Beautiful Enough For Experts
A new ranking came out and, for some reason, Missouri ranks pretty low on their list of the most beautiful states.
Be the First to Ride the New Missouri Coaster Zambezi Zinger
Here is your chance to make history and be the first to ride the new Zambezi Zinger roller coaster at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City.
Superman Statue in Illinois Looses Head – Not Made of Steel
Looks like Lex Luther has won the epic battle between Superman and him.
Legally in Missouri Can Dogs Hang Their Heads Out Car Windows?
Every time I see a dog hang their head out a car window I know they are living its best life at the moment, but is it legal?
Illinois Ranks Top 10 for Best States to Visit for Storm Chasers
A new ranking was just released with the best states for storm chasers and Illinois ranks in the top 10.
Step Back in Time in This 124-Year Old Missouri Mega Mansion
This Missouri mansion located in St. Louis is a look into the past of the city's rich history.
Watch Scary Scene of Missouri Clydesdale Causing Pile-Up at Rodeo
The beautiful Clydesdales we all love and admire and known for their grand entrances at baseball games, Super Bowls, and even rodeos. During a rodeo appearance, things took a turn for the worse.
The One Location in Illinois That is Illegal to Take Any Photos
Getting that perfect selfie may come at a cost if you try and take photos at this Illinois location.
Maren Morris To Headline Illinois State Fair for 2023
The first major country artist has been announced for the Illinois State Fair.