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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A Restaurant in Missouri has one of the SPICEST Dishes in the US
If you are addicted to SPICE then you must try this dish served at a restaurant in Missouri that was named one of the spiciest dishes in the entire US, here are the details...
Experts rank Illinois as 2024’s 2nd WORST State for Property Tax
It feels like a broken record to say "The taxes in Illinois are killer" but the numbers for 2024 are truly staggering. Here is why the experts say Illinois is the 2nd worst state in the country for property taxes...
Will Lawmakers turn Illinois into a “Right to Die” State?
Only 10 states in the country have laws that give people the "right to die" will Illinois become the 11th? Here is what lawmakers will be discussing in the spring session this year...
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...
Guess who is pushing for Sports Betting to be Legal in Missouri?
We were shocked to see who is pushing the hardest for legalized sports betting in Missouri this year, but when you think about it, it makes sense why they want legalized sports gambling. Here are the details...
What is the BEST City for a Job in Missouri this year?
Experts looked at the data and determined there is one city in Missouri that is better than all the others if you need a job this year, it also is one of the top cities in the US for a job in 2024, here are the details...
Missouri has a “New Tool” to battle its Drug Addiction Crisis
The state of Missouri is launching a new program to help it battle the state's massive prescription drug crisis. Will it work? Here are the details...
Here are the details on the St. Louis Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 39th Annual Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade comes to the streets of St. Louis again this Thanksgiving. Here are the details you need to know about the epic kickoff to the holidays in St. Louis...
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...
Experts rank Missouri as one of the Worst States for Teachers
Why did the experts rank Missouri as one of the worst states in the country for teachers? It is below states like Louisiana, Alaska, and West Virginia...Why?