Chris and Travis are excited to kick off our listener submitted Wild Files episodes. We hear from Nancy B. about some spooky encounters at the Quincy Museum as well as Katie S. who spoke of some creepy experiences at the former Backwaters/Johnny Bang Bangs/Native Wings building. Travis and Chris add our thoughts about the encounters. Do you have a local ghost story, creepy story, cool family heirloom or another weird or wild experience? Share your story with us by either emailing us at [email protected] or call/text our listener comment line at (612) 666-9453.

She spent 30 years behind the camera and behind the scenes at KHQA. Hear about her career in Quincy broadcasting and what she's up to now in the final episode of Season 4!

Thank you for your continued support throughout the season and be looking next week for the season finale episode for you Wild Things!

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Since the late 1800s Ghost Hollow Road just south of Quincy, has gained a spooky reputation. Home to multiple urban legends and local folklore, this road manages to hold its secrets close. Many a local have spent late nights in search of disappearing houses, haunted cemeteries, and a ghostly lady in white. Travis and Chris untangle the fiction from the fact, discussing the origins of the road's name as well as the urban legends that pave the way on the most infamous road in Quincy, Illinois.

Levee's in the area were not fairing well against the mighty waters of the Mississippi River in 1993. Many of those levees either broke or were overtopping in a span of a month. But for the West Quincy Levee it wouldn't be the river breaking the levee, it would be done by a man. We talk about James Scott, the only person to ever be convicted of causing a catastrophe with special guest Rodney Hart. Find related media on our episode blog page.

It's been 30 years this year since the most historic natural disaster hit the Midwest. The flood of 1993 took thousands of homes, millions of acres of land, and even lives. Rediscover the timeline of events and listen as we catch up with a few of the people that were involved in this historic event Be sure and check out the show blog for more information pertaining to the episode. What are your strongest memories of the Flood of ‘93? Let us know in the comments or by emailing us at [email protected].

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Welcome to the halfway point to the century mark of Wild Quincy! We bring back one of our favorite guests to co-host the episode with Chris and Travis as Chad Douglas takes the mic. With 49 episodes in the books the guys go through their own top 5 list of their favorite Wild Quincy episodes to date.

The unexplained flies high in this episode as we look at a large string of unknown aircraft that were visible across the United States in 1896 and 1897. We give an overview of the timeline and do a deep dive of the airship's appearance in the skies over Quincy Illinois in April of 1897. We take a look at the reports and try to figure out what was flying across the skies years before the first plane. Check out the episode blog here.  Think we got something wrong? Let us know at [email protected].

There are a few in Quincy throughout the years that would be given the title of "mobster" and in our latest crime episode we will explore one of those by the name of Ted Crowley. Over 50 years of being involved with various crimes but spending little time in jail, this guy knew how to work the courts to his favor. Some say he was the "muscle" but others say that he was a perfect gentlemen. We cast aside rumors and stories and focus on the facts to better get to know Ted Crowley. Be sure and check out the Blog for images to add further context to the episode. Think we go something wrong? Let us know at [email protected].

Natural disasters are on the plate once again as Chris deep dives in to earthquakes that shook Quincy throughout history. Will Quincy ever see a big one? Find out all the details on this episode! Check out the episode blog for some visuals referenced in the episode.

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Few people in Quincy's past have endured more than Father Augustus Tolton. Entering into this world as a slave, now on the road to sainthood. We take a look at his amazing journey and the racial tensions he overcame, becoming the first Black Priest in America. We also look at his attempts to utilize his faith as a tool to help battle the persecution black Americans withstood. Get to know Father guys a little bit better on this episode of Wild Quincy. Check out the blog page for images to help add context to this episode.

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