Summer

Solar Eclipse Almost A Month Away!

We are just about a month out from the big solar eclipse!  The solar eclipse is set for April 8, 2024. Though Springfield will not be in the solar eclipse path of totality, we will have about 97% of the sun covered, so viewing will be spectacular!  Eye protection is a must. NASA authorities  relayed that viewing any part of the sun with the naked eye, even through a telescope, camera lens, or…


Get Ready to Suffer If You Have Allergies!

It's that time of year that if you suffer from allergies, you are going to be miserable! The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is now resuming its yearly pollen count and it will continue until the first heavy frost next fall. Reports are that juniper is hitting those with allergy the hardest followed grasses, trees, and weeds. The pollen count will continue until Springfield…


Congratulations to February's 105.1 The Bull's "Teacher Of The Month!"

Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Gregory of Willard Orchard Hills Elementary! The 105.1 Bull's/ Scooters Coffee Teacher of the Month is selected randomly out of all the teacher nominations. The lucky teacher receives a wonderful gift basket from Scooters Coffee plus an award to hang on the wall in their classroom. To nominate your favorite teacher go HERE Congratulations to Mr. Gregory!!


Learn How to Garden!

  Are you ready to start playing and planting in the dirt?  If you are new to gardening, don't miss this special "how to" session! Coming up on Saturday, March 9 from 1-3 pm, you can learn how to start and grow a garden at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. The program is in partnership with the Springfield Community Garden and you will be able to garden plants from seeds. Registration is…


Need A Job? MoDot Is Hiring On Saturday!

Looking for a great job? Consider MoDot! A MoDot Job Fair is this Saturday, March 2,  at 3025 E. Kearney . Interview hours are 10 am- 2pm What can you expect?  On Site Interviews,   On Site Conditional Job Offers.  Successful Applicants Could Start Employment Within Two Weeks What to bring?   Valid driver’s license,  Resume, CDL permit or license (for applicable positions) Positions available?…


Weekend Planner

Weekend Update for March 1-3 FRIDAY  RV Mega Show at the Ozark Empire Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Admission prices vary Drury Panthers VS OSU Cowboys at Jordan Valley Ice Park – Puck drops at 7 pm First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Springfield. The self guided tour begins at 6 pm FREE SATURDAY 4 C Sertoma Club's "417 Whiskey Festival at Ozark Mill at Finley Farms in Ozark! Get more info…


Scam Alert!

You've heard the saying "If it seems to good to be true, its usually is!"  That saying applies to the latest scam going around about the Dickerson Park Zoo, here in Springfield. Here's the scam:  You may see a special offer for the Dickerson Park Zoo on social media with a link  "4 tickets $6.95" It's a scam!  DO NOT HIT THE LINK! Scammers are getting credit card numbers and personal……


Leap Day Specials!

Wanna celebrate Leap Year? Were you born on Leap Year?  There are some specials just for you. 7-Eleven: Fans customers can enjoy any combination of 5 wings for $2.29 on Leap Day. Build-A Bear- on Leap Day the chance to build a Birthday Treat Bear for $4. Chipotle is  offering customers free guacamole on digital orders placed exclusively on the Chipotle app by using the promo code EXTRA24 at…


Look For The Wienermobile In Springfield!

Get ready for "buns of fun" starting Friday thru Sunday with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Hotdoggers will be handing out the iconic Wiener Whistle (while supplies last) and you may "meat" the drivers who can tell you all about the iconic 27-foot-long hot dog! Here is the schedule and locations: Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2024 Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Event: Walmart Supercenter Address: 3520 West Sunshine…


HGTV Comes To Lake Of The Ozarks!

Exciting news at the Lake of the Ozarks!  HGTV has a new show called Lakefront Empire. Did you ever want to see the inside of some of the luxurious waterfront homes along the shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks? Now's your chance! Lakefront Empire will showcase several homes that have added custom pools and hot tubs, extravagant docks with boat slips, wet bars, and even double-decker water…