Current co-host of the “Mornings with Mark and Sam” show on 97.9 KICK-FM. Mark is a graduate of the Conservatory at The Second City in Chicago and holds a degree in Acting from Northern Illinois University. Mark is also the host of “On the Mark”, an hour of honest sports talk every Saturday morning on News Talk 1070 KHMO-Am. His love for sports followed him from Chicago never missing an opportunity to watch the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Hawks. In 2022, Mark received the Missouri Broadcasting Award for Best Sports Personality Small Market. Mark enjoys time with his wife and family, history, and random facts. You can connect with Mark on Twitter @MarkHespen
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Travis Kelce is giving hot breakfast to hundreds of kids in KC
Karma is the guy on the Chiefs giving hundreds of kids in need a hot breakfast. He is the talk of the pop culture and football world, but Travis Kelce is focusing on the kids in need in the Kansas City Area, here are the details...
The Greatest Mac N Cheese in Missouri is topped with BBQ
This mac n cheese is so good that Yelp calls it one of the 10 most unique ways to consume mac n cheese in the entire country! Here is where you can get your hands on a bowl of this cheesy delight.
How Much Money Did Missouri Make on Legal Weed in 2023?
Cannabis has been legal in the Show-Me State for a year now and the money it has brought to the state of Missouri is astounding...Here are the details on the first year of legalized cannabis in Missouri.
One of the Worst Cities for Singles in 2023 is in Missouri
Suppose you are single and don't want to be single in 2024. then it would be best if you avoided this city in Missouri because the experts say it is one of the worst cities for single people in 2023...
One of the Top 5 Hotel Bars in the US is in Illinois
Yelp put together a list of the best hotel bars in the United States and one of the bars at the top of the list is here in the Land of Lincoln. This bar is more than just a Bud Light and Wine bar...
Why Chicago’s Thanksgiving Parade is the 2nd Best in the Country
We all know the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is the GOAT Thanksgiving Parade, but the Travel Channel says that Chicago's parade isn't too far behind...Here is what they have to say.
Where is Missouri on this list of the Most Obese States?
A new ranking of the Most Overweight & Obese States in the country has been released and you might be surprised where Missouri landed on the list...
Is the Lake of the Ozarks Better in the Fall?
A travel website makes the claim that the Lake of the Ozarks is BETTER in the Fall than the Summer. Are they right? Here is why they think so...
Need a Job? Amazon is hiring over 4,500 People in Missouri!
If you are looking for a job, a career change, or extra work this holiday season, then look no further than Amazon. The giant company has announced they are looking to hire over 4,500 people in the Show-Me State for a variety of jobs and hours, here are the details...
Why is the State of Missouri suing Dollar General?
Apparently, the Attorney General of Missouri is suing Dollar General, but why? Has Dollar General been unfairly pricing items...? Here is what you need to know.