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Sons of Kiss’ Stanley and Simmons Reveal Debut Album Title, Track List and Cover Art
A third single and the duo's first-ever live performances will arrive in early May.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Sets Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Johnny Van Zant also tells UCR about their upcoming summer concerts with Foreigner.

38 Special's Expanded 2026 Tour
They'll also share stages with Styx, Foreigner, the Marshall Tucker Band and Don Felder.

Massive Fire Destroys Cascade Area Trucking Facility
A large fire near Cascade destroyed a commercial trucking facility, causing about $1 million in damage while crews from multiple departments worked to contain the blaze.

Lock 11 in Dubuque Hiring for Several Positions Ahead of Grand Opening
The food and beverage directors of "Dubuque's Most Elevated Table" stopped by to chat about the new restaurant.

Grand Funk Railroad Extends Tour Amid Singer’s Retirement
Expanded Still Shinin' On shows come with news that singer Max Carl is retiring.

Top 40 ‘Baby’ Songs of All Time
From Bieber to Nugent, Carpenters to Ramones – the 40 greatest songs using music's most popular term of endearment.

Dubuque Five Guys Closes After 10 Years in the Community
The fast casual chain opened in Dubuque back in 2016.

Gene Simmons Announces 2026 Canadian Tour Dates
The dates will take place after Kiss' second annual Las Vegas fan event.

Beach Boys 2026 Tour Dates
Their U.S. stops include a multi-night residency at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl to celebrate July 4th.

Dwyer & Michaels Morning Show: Show Notes Wednesday 04/29/26
This is your one-stop shop for everything that happens throughout the Dwyer & Michaels Morning Show

Middle Schoolers Take the Wheel After Bus Driver Passes Out on Busy Highway
Some very brave and quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi stopped a school bus from crashing after the driver blacked out on a busy highway last week.

The New Credit Card Scam You Need to Watch For: “Ghost Tapping”
There's a new credit card scam called "ghost tapping." It's where thieves use cheap card readers and bump into you, which can trigger a wireless transaction from a tappable chip credit card or mobile wallet.

Popular Illinois Drive-In Allows Movie Fans to Rent Beds
Illinois drive-in currently ranked among the best in the country is offering a unique opportunity for its upcoming movie nights.

Iowa Athletes Dominate 2026 Drake Relays with Record Performances
Iowa athletes dominated the 2026 Drake Relays with record-setting performances across high school and college events, including multiple relay titles, standout individual wins, and historic meet records.

Jon Anderson First Solo Album
The legendary former Yes vocalist shares the story behind his ambitious 'Olias of Sunhillow' LP, which is being reissued in honor of its 50th anniversary.

These 10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s Are Way Wilder Than You Remember
These 10 Wacky Packages cards from the '70s show just how unfiltered things really were back then.

Fast Food Chain Closing Over 70 Locations, Including in Illinois
One of Hardee's franchisees has filed for bankruptcy, and will effectively close 77 locations across the country.

Metallica 'ReLoad' Box Set
Band's 1997 'Load' sequel gets the deluxe remastered treatment for the upcoming 30th anniversary.

Europe's New Album + Single
It's the Swedish rockers' first studio album in nearly a decade.

College Students At UC Berkeley Are Hosting No-Phone Parties
College students at UC Berkeley are hosting "no-phone parties", asking guests to put away their devices and focus on real conversations. It's organized by the student-led group Project Reboot.

Iowa Woman Arrested For Lighting Couch On Fire, Said She Wanted “A Crime Scene”
An Iowa City woman was arrested Sunday who later told police that she lit a fire to “make a crime scene." Now she has no couch, and no place to live.

Adorable Pup Shelby is Looking for a Gal-Pal in Dubuque
Shelby is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society's "Pet of the Week!"

Baby Born On Delta Flight: Mother In Labor Stays Totally Calm
A baby was born on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland, Oregon this past Friday. So, it took off with 153 customers, but landed with 154.
