Bradley Constant plays the teenage version of Dwayne The Rock Johnson on the autobiographical comedy, Young Rock on NBC. We talked with Bradley Constant on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday about the challenge of living up to the legend of the most well known and arguably most beloved movie star on the planet. We also talked about the amazing supporting cast on Young Rock and the excellent guest stars like The Rock's fellow WWE champion, Becky Lynch. Bradley talks about the advice The Rock has given him and how incredibly fun it has been behind the scenes on Young Rock.

Officers Kyle Hoyt from Campus police and Officer Ian Myers from Maryville Public Safety visited the Breakfast Club with Don and Holly this morning (12-2-22)to talk about Santa Cops for Kids.

Kerry Loncka, the now former Henry County Sheriff. joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to reflect on his career, discuss his retirement as Sheriff, and the advice that he offered to the newly elected Henry County Sheriff Josh Verscheure when the new Sheriff took office. When Sheriff Loncka's staff was asked about the retiring Sheriff, the term that was used most often was respect. Sheriff Kerry Loncka's legacy is one of being respected by those he worked with. That includes the staff of the Henry County Jail, the Sheriff's Office, all fellow law enforcement members, and the Henry County Board.

Jenna Lopez with The YWCA of The Sauk Valley by Regional Media

Sauk Talk with Dave and Dallas by Regional Media

DeAnn Davidson is Maryville's Tourism Director and the Executive Director of Downtown Maryville. The two agencies headed by DeAnn (one Person) creates a cinergy which is hard to deny. DeAnne organizes city wide events to promote local small businesses like Downtown Turkey Trot fun run/walk, A Very Maryville Christmas, The Christmas Parade Downtown, and the Holiday Shop Hop! She then promotes the city as a holiday tourism destination to municipalities throughout Missouri.

Cassandra Schmoll from the Henry County Senior Center was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Thursday, December 1st. The Henry County Senior Center has their Christmas Cookie Kits for sale. The Christmas Cookie Kits are a fundraiser for the Senior Center where they sell cookies along with all the fixings to make them Christmas Cookies! You can place your order now and you can pick up your Christmas Cookie Kits as of December 19th at the Henry County Senior Center. Also this Holiday season, if you are looking for a gift for a senior family member, consider making a donation to the Home Delivered Meal Program. You can make a suggested donation of one month's worth of the Home Delivered Meal Program in the name of your Senior Family Member. It supports the Henry County Senior Center to continue to provide the Home Delivered Meal Program to continue delivering meals to the Seniors in your family and the Henry County area. More details in our conversation on Wake Up Tri-Counties.

The latest week to week COVID-19 numbers were down from the previous 7 day period in Henry and Stark County. RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department joined Wake Up Tri-Counties and explained that though numbers were down this also reflects fewer tests being taken due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Numbers are very likely to increase following the holiday due to increased testing and the number of large holiday gatherings.

Snowflake Wonderland in Morrison with Faith Rumfelt by Regional Media

Lauren Dynes Gillespie from Abilities Plus joined Wake Up TriCounties on Wednesday to talk about the Abilities Plus Holiday Open House taking place on Sunday, December 4th, 2022. The event for which everyone is invited, is a fundraiser for Abilities Plus and will include refreshments, a tour of Abilities Plus, and the chance to purchase your very own Abilities Plus Wreaths and Gnomes, each created by the clients of Abilities Plus. The Abilities Plus Holiday Open House is Sunday, December 4th, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Abilities Plus located at 1100 North East Street in Kewanee.