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Sarah Smerz

Sarah Smerz

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How it all started (radio)

2008 as an intern right here at Capitol Media Group!  I learned a ton in the Springfield market, and love what I do.

How it’s going

Fantastic!  I’ve got a great gig, a great family, and a great life.  No complaints (ok I’m sure I could find something to complain about, but who wants to hear that?)!

My favorite local hobby

Walking my big golden doodle, Lucy, and watching my son’s basketball games

My favorite local event

Illinois State Fair

My family My husband, Bryan, my son, Bennett, and my dog Lucy and cat Gershwin

Where I came from

I grew up super close by in Jacksonville, Illinois

My hidden talent or claim to fame

I’m double jointed…  I think.

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

4 days ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

4 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.