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In this amusing and light-hearted segment of Weird News, host Steve Stevens takes us into a world where the stakes are crunchy and the opinions are crunchy too. It's General Mills' challenge that has everyone talking: which piece of Chex Mix should be shown the door? As thousands weigh in on this serious (not really!) issue, you'll laugh at the heated defenses of rye chips and the casual dismissals of breadsticks. Whether you're a rye defender or a mini breadstick detractor, you won't want to miss this fun segment dissecting salty snacks and social media spats.  

In this episode of Booze Nooze, we embrace the haunted spirit of Halloween with a uniquely themed cocktail you can create at home. Discover how to make the perfect Halloween drink using Casamigos Tequila alongside lychee and a variety of spooky garnishes. Enhance your festivities with a concoction that not only looks the part but also tastes incredible. Be sure to listen until the end for important reminders on responsible drinking and enjoy a safe and memorable Halloween night.  

Join us as we explore the quirky details of this ambitious Kickstarter campaign, where the unconventional meets the practical. Could a six-pound phone case be the answer to limiting screen time, or is it just an eccentric idea destined to become a fleeting trend? Tune in to discover how this project is progressing and whether it might just be the heavyweight solution to your digital dilemmas.  

Join us for an insightful session of Weird News where Steve Stevens delves into a groundbreaking study that links life satisfaction with tangible health benefits. Learn how your position on a hypothetical happiness ladder could predict your likelihood to stay healthy, and why having a too-high happiness score only brings more positive results. Whether you're a skeptic or a self-proclaimed optimist, this episode offers valuable perspectives on why and how to boost your happiness quotient.  

In today's episode of the KDKD Weird News, join Steve Stevens as he delves into the fascinating world of cultural phenomena influencing language learning. Bad Bunny, the Latin music sensation, has not only captured the hearts of fans but also sparked a wave of interest in Spanish. With the Super Bowl looming, fans are eager to connect with his music on a deeper level by learning the language. We'll explore how language applications are seeing a surge in downloads, all thanks to the Bad Bunny effect, and meet a dedicated fan making headlines with his Spanish-learning journey.  

In this episode, we dive into the peculiar statistic of paycheck expenditure that showcases just how quickly money disappears from the pockets of the average American. With nearly 48% of earnings spent within the first 48 hours, we unravel the reasons behind this rapid spending spree. From essentials like groceries to major obligations like rent, discover how bi-weekly pay cycles and continuous bills impact financial wellness. This discussion also highlights the distinct spending patterns of millennials, who are famously quick to part with their earnings. Could a shift to daily pay reduce stress and improve financial health? Tune in as we explore the weird and wonderful world of quick-spending American habits.  

In this compelling episode of Community Spotlight, hosts bring attention to an invaluable community resource: the Teachers Warehouse in Clinton. We sit down with Vivian Taylor and Stacey Ordal, two passionate advocates, to discuss how Teachers Warehouse has become a pillar of support for educators in West Central Missouri. Learn about the inception of this resource and the impact it has had in provisioning materials, from classroom supplies to creative crafting items, all at no cost to the teachers.  

In this episode of Weird News with Steve Stevens, learn how to maintain your Halloween pumpkins so they last longer. Steve shares a simple yet effective technique that can prevent your pumpkin from decaying quickly. With Halloween just days away, make sure you're prepared to keep your decorations looking their best. Tune in for a fun fact about the connection between the stem and your pumpkin's health.  

In this captivating episode of the Booze Nooze Podcast, host Steve Stevens delves into a fascinating study from the University of California, Berkeley that reveals wild chimpanzees' consumption of alcohol through naturally fermented fruits. Discover how these findings support the 'Drunken Monkey Hypothesis,' suggesting our own alcohol attraction may have deep evolutionary roots tied to our primate ancestors. Join us for this intriguing exploration into the natural world of booze.  

Join host Steve Stevens on a journey through the latest in the world of Halloween festivities. As reports of Trunk or Treat events spread, many are questioning if this new trend is replacing the beloved Trick or Treat tradition. Discover how communities are adapting to this change and what it means for the future of Halloween celebration.  

Join us as Larry Tucker discusses his transition to Clinton's economic scene. Learn about his strategic approach to fostering local businesses and industries, and how Clinton's proactive leadership sets the town apart from others. Hear about upcoming projects that promise to enhance Clinton’s economic landscape, and discover Larry’s vision for capital investment and job creation in the community.  

Get ready to explore the intricacies of grilled cheese making on today's episode of Weird News with Steve Stevens. Discover why this straightforward snack is a favorite for many, yet a mystery for the masses when it comes to preparation. Tune in as we share winning techniques, essential cheese choices, and crispiness secrets. It's all about perfecting that gooey, melty, mouthwatering sandwich we all love.  

I had an incredible time with Joe Harris from Blind Spot Outdoors as we talk about the upcoming waterfowl season here in Missouri this ole' dog is learning some new tricks! www.blindspotoutdoors.com  

Join Steve Stevens for a fun segment of 'Weird News' as we explore the intriguing findings of a Tinder survey analyzing first-date drink preferences. With 57% of people admitting to indulging in alcohol when meeting someone new, we unravel the trends and psychological aspects behind these choices. Whether you're a fan of a classic margarita or a daring shot, find out what these drinks say about the most confident daters in this captivating episode.  

Join us for a deep dive into the mission and heart of Clinton Women's Outreach Ministry with Margie Graham and Vicki Jackson. Discover the story behind their annual Free Women's Conference, a trusting initiative to unite communities under the love of God. Together, Margie and Vicki share their journeys and the divine inspiration that fuels this generous event at the Benson Center every year.  

Do you know the top places in North America to spot Bigfoot? This episode of KDKD Weird News uncovers the strange and fascinating realm of Sasquatch with humorous insights and quirky facts. Join us as we explore Bigfoot protection laws, sighting hotspots, and even the top five questions we'd ask Bigfoot if we ever met. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode offers a captivating look at one of the world's most enigmatic legends.  

This episode of Weird News delves into the peculiar return of Charmin's Forever Rolls—an incarnation of oversized toilet paper rolls initially introduced six years ago. Host explores the logistical implications, benefits, and quirks associated with these giant rolls that boast an incredible 1,700 sheets each, effectively equating to 22 regular rolls. Discover why these rolls are perfect for teepeeing season, notwithstanding the challenges they may pose for suburban dads keen to maintain pristine lawns. Join us for a twist on your regular news session!  

Join Steve Stevens on this week's Booze Nooze as we dive into the world of dive bars. While last week's focus was on the world's best bar, this episode takes an intriguing turn towards the understated and often beloved dive bars that pepper our neighborhoods. We explore their origin, what typically defines them, and how these unpolished gems continue to thrive within communities. From their historical roots in less reputable areas to their evolution as intimate social spaces, dive bars have carved a niche that goes beyond mere stereotypes. Some may view them as dingy locales where drinks are cheap, but many see them as authentic gathering spots rich with character and camaraderie. In this engaging episode, discover how dive bars are more than just their appearances and how they encapsulate the essence of local social life. Each bar has its own story, and perhaps despite the dim lighting and worn furniture, there's an undeniable warmth that keeps patrons coming back.  

Description Transcript   Join us as we spotlight Officer Carl Hysom from the Clinton Police Department in this fascinating episode. Officer Hysom shares his experiences and challenges as the School Resource Officer, tasked with ensuring the safety and security of Clinton's schools. From patrolling the schools to addressing everyday issues, Carl offers insights into the critical role of a school resource officer and the collaborative efforts necessary for maintaining school safety in West Central Missouri. SPEAKER 01 : 0:00It is now time for our Community Spotlight, brought to you by Solid Value Contracting. This Community Spotlight is Radford Media Group's public affairs program, highlighting the work people are doing in West Central Missouri. If you missed today's episode, you can listen on demand at mycandycandy.com by clicking on the podcast tab on the homepage, then finding the Community Spotlight podcast. Well, joining me in the studio today for our community spotlight from the Clinton Police Department is Officer Carl Heissom. Carl, thank you so much for joining us here today. You're welcome. Thanks for having me. Hey, glad to have you out here. It's the first time on the radio, so he's a little timid. But tell me a little bit about yourself. How long have you been in law enforcement, and especially how long have you been with the Clinton Police Department?SPEAKER 02 : 0:41I've been with the Clinton Police Department going on four years in December, January.SPEAKER 01 : 0:47Okay.SPEAKER 02 : 0:48All together in law enforcement about four and a half years.SPEAKER 01 : 0:51About four and a half years, okay.SPEAKER 02 : 0:52I came here shortly after getting into law enforcement and made it home. It's a great department, great city, great people.SPEAKER 01 : 0:58Where'd you come from? Where was you born and raised?SPEAKER 02 : 1:01Born and raised in Kansas City area, lived down around Ozark, Sparta area for a while, then came back up here.SPEAKER 01 : 1:07So you're kind of right in the middle of both where you grew up and where you lived for some of your life. Yep. Cool. Well, we're glad to have you here in Clinton and a part of the Clinton Police Department. Tell me some of your roles and some of the job duties that you have there at the department.SPEAKER 02 : 1:22At the department right now, I'm the school resource officer for this year for the Clinton schools, which my role there is to go patrol the schools, be seen, make sure schools are safe, secure, that they're doing what they can in the safest way to protect the children, which is a lot of basically making sure that people that aren't supposed to be there and coming in the building and uh all the security just made and they're they're great about it there they have a lot of technology already that they've had before i started there that they use and it's not really been anything i've had to do or correct that i've seen it's been an easy transition then yeah yeah it's very easy transition and then i also deal with when they have kids or students that you know act out. Everybody does. I have to kind of take reports on that and send up and sometimes sit down and kind of talk to the kids, see if we can find a different way to behave in schools and keep them out of trouble.SPEAKER 01 : 2:25So with you being the school resource officer, that opens up a lot more questions for me because traffic has been a nightmare going down. Let's talk about that for a little bit because that has been a big issue personally amongst my family. As you've talked to my wife a couple of different times now and talked to my in-laws a couple of times now. No, nothing personal. I mean, you're doing your job, but the school isn't really directing parents what to do either, and there's not very good signage. There's just a big issue with traffic right now going down 8th Street and out onto Ohio Street.SPEAKER 02 : 2:59It is in... I'm not sure what the perfect solution would be.SPEAKER 01 : 3:04That's fair, yeah.SPEAKER 02 : 3:05We're trying to find that out. It's always been pretty chaotic as long as I've been here. But this year, I don't know why the lines are getting longer. I don't know if it's more students or if it's just more car riders or what. But with all the schools being right there in the same area, most of them, there's just not the infrastructure to handle the traffic. So, I mean, we have to put them somewhere.SPEAKER 01 : 3:23Right.SPEAKER 02 : 3:24And it's worked well. I won't say gray, but it's worked for the past few years. Right. Yeah, this year we have them backing up all the way down A Street out onto Ohio. And then when you start stopping traffic on Ohio, people are going in turn lanes and people are having to stop and we're having to back cars up. Yeah. So we've been telling people, you know, you can't. You can't stop on Ohio. It's a busy street. We also need to not back up all the way to Ohio.SPEAKER 01 : 3:49So where is the stopping point of where people need to... Going down 8th Street. Now, they can kind of curve and go up Clinton Street if they like, as long as you're back far enough from the stop sign. But where exactly on 8th Street do they need to kind of stop getting in line at?SPEAKER 02 : 4:05The... the driveway to Banks Motors there after you turn off Ohio onto 8th Street. Right there on the west side of the road is the side drive to Banks. Right there. Stop. Don't go any further than that and don't block their driveway. That way people that are pulling off of Ohio onto 8th Street that aren't in the line can go because it forces them into the turn lane when you back up right there. And the problem is people coming off 8th Street are also in the turn lane.SPEAKER 01 : 4:31Yeah, and if someone's in the turn lane, then there's nowhere to turn.SPEAKER 02 : 4:33Then you have people twice. I've seen people have to back... out onto Ohio because they don't have the right of way in that turn right and that's a state highway yeah it is so it becomes really I mean you guys patrol it and so does county but but it's a state highway and so that could really cause congestion on a high traffic location anytime you're backing out on any busy street and you're having to back up and And that is a busy street, and that is the busiest time for that street right there. I mean, you're trying to pull out of there going forward. It takes you forever. Right, right. So other officers had to stop and kind of direct traffic. And like you said, go move over to Clinton Street. I mean, you can back up as far as you want to on Clinton Street.SPEAKER 01 : 5:08Okay.SPEAKER 02 : 5:09Traffic doesn't, it's not moving at 35. There's not kids trying to cross street and stuff.SPEAKER 01 : 5:14It's a little bit more easier to get in and out there, yeah.SPEAKER 02 : 5:16Yeah. And some of the local businesses right there have been letting people kind of park in their parking lots until the line moves.SPEAKER 01 : 5:23Okay.SPEAKER 02 : 5:24It's not ideal. It's different than doing it last year. But like I said, all these cars came from somewhere and we got to put them somewhere.SPEAKER 01 : 5:30Right, right. And I know that school district is looking to address some certain things. Everybody has their own idea on different things. But you're just there as the facilitator to kind of keep things moving, but also keep things safe for everybody as well.SPEAKER 02 : 5:46Yes. Yep, that is what I'm there for, and I didn't think traffic was going to be part of it. I mean, we always go and patrol the school zone, so we do it every day. Right. It is the busiest part in town, and you have so much foot traffic from kids and so much vehicle traffic, and you have two roads where you have... vehicles that are side-by-side. One's a travel lane just passing through and the other one is the line for either drop-off or pick-up. It's also moving in the same direction at a different speed. These bulkheads are trying to cross. So we're always over there patrolling. I didn't think this was going to happen this year backing out onto Ohio, so through a new problemSPEAKER 01 : 6:20I had a new problem that you discovered, and you should have asked Shane about that one, as you've assumed the role since Shane Lawson stepped down from that position. And that's one of those things where you wasn't expecting that, huh? Traffic.SPEAKER 02 : 6:31I don't think... Well, we were expecting traffic, but I don't know where all these cars came from.SPEAKER 01 : 6:34You're like, I have no idea. And also throwing buses, because you got the bus lane from the Clinton Intermediate School coming out there right in the middle of this bus lane.SPEAKER 02 : 6:42So, yeah. It is. Yeah, it's chaotic, and there's just... There's not the infrastructure right there for all that traffic. But it's... You've got to do something with them cars.SPEAKER 01 : 6:50And just try to be courteous of other drivers, but also be safe and not block roadways.SPEAKER 02 : 6:56Yeah, I mean, I don't like having to get out and tell people not to park there. And then they always ask why. And, of course, I would explain it to them. And once you explain it, they usually get it. Because nobody intentionally does that to cause the problems. They just don't realize they're doing it. And, you know. Go park somewhere over there. Go get on this street over here. And they've been cooperative. They've moved. And, you know, once you tell them, you see the next day that same vehicle is parked in the lot over there. And the school, they have sent out emails to parents through the system they use and letting them know all that. So the school has communicated the best they can after consulting with me, you know, what we need to tell the parents. Yeah. But if they're like me, they don't always check emails.SPEAKER 01 : 7:37Yeah, right, exactly. It's one of those things that you've got to work together with the school. The school's got

Join us in this episode as we spotlight the commendable work being done at the Henry County Health Center. Carla Wade, a dedicated registered nurse, shares her journey from the city to serving in a small community. We dive deep into the details of the upcoming Senior Fest, an event designed to connect older adults with vital resources and services, including flu vaccinations and much more.