Registration Underway for Knox “College 4 Kids”

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Knox College 4 Kids is a summer enrichment program that runs weekdays, Monday through Friday, from June 20 through July 1 from 8:30 am until Noon. I spoke with Dr. Nate Williams, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies

Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover

Bikers Against Child Abuse International (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. Meet the BACA crew in Los Angeles as they work with a new member named Mika. Check out the story here.

Be careful of what facts you point out

A cartoonist for Iowa-based Farm News has been fired after drawing a cartoon that poked Big Ag CEOs. Cartoonist Rick Friday told KCCI-TV, “That’s okay, hopefully my children and my grandchildren will see that this last cartoon

Pizza in a box…pizza box that is

A pizza place in New York City pizzeria is putting a new twist to the pizza box. They are ditching the usual cardboard pizza box for one that is made of pizza. Vinnie’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn revealed

Great Galesburg Shake students visit the KFM Studios

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Twelve finalists for the Great Galesburg Shake visited our studios Thursday. The Great Galesburg Shake is an opportunity for students in grades 4 through 12 to use their manners and conversational skills in a professional environment.  Galesburg

He Was So Good

One of my favorite guitarists, Prince, died today at age 57.  He performed with some heavyweights at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2004.  “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” shows Prince simply taking over.

Harriet Tubman To Replace Andrew Jackson

Harriet Tubman will be the new face on the updated $20 bill. The U.S. Treasury Department made the announcement on Wednesday. Tubman escaped slavery to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to lead slaves