What’s Happening
Valentine's Day Deals
Applebee's: Members of the free Club Applebee's loyalty program can register by Feb. 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET for a chance to purchase one of 3,000 Applebee’s Date Night Passes ($100). The pass gets you a $50 discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at any participating restaurant location once a month for a year for either dine-in or to-orders (redeemable for 12 visits between March 1, 2025 to…
Activities For The Family This Weekend
Weekend Update for February 14-16 FRIDAY Parents Night Out Valentine Day at First & Calvary Presbyterian Church. Starts at 5 pm. Admission fee applies Parents Night out Valentines Edition 1570 E Battlefield 6 pm. Admission fee applies The Production of Waitress 7:30 at the Landers Theater – tix available Drury University Ice Hockey VS Midland University the puck drops on the Drury campus at…
Jo Ann Fabrics And Crafts Store Closing 533 Stores!
Jo Ann Fabrics and Crafts store will be closing 533 of its 800 stores. Great news, Springfield's location is NOT on the list for closure. This is the second time Joann has declared bankruptcy in less than 12 months. When exactly these closures will take place and how many employees will be impacted is not yet known. Stores that will be shuttered in Missouri: 15355 Manchester Rd, Ballwin MO,…
Final Tour Of Ozark Mountain Daredevils Ends in Springfield
For 53 years The Ozark Mountain Daredevils have been performing, touring and recording across the world. The Daredevils have now announced their Curtain Call Concert series featuring their "When it Shines" final tour. The local band will play at Hammons Hall for three evenings November 13-15 at 7 pm. You can look forward to hearing their famous songs with arraignments…
Warming Centers Are Open
If you know of someone looking for a place to warm up, there are several warming centers now open. Many of the locations however, are not used as overnight shelters. To make sure of times and availability- call first. Greene County: East Sunshine Church of Christ - 3721 E. Sunshine: 50 Men (417)-408-8076 Grace United Methodist - 600 S. Jefferson: 25Women Fairbanks – 1126 N Broadway Ave.: 28 All…
Toyota Safety Recall
Two safety recalls have been issued by Toyota on about 140,000 vehicles. The first recall involves the 2024 to 2025 Toyota Tacomas. Officials from Toyota say the rear brake hoses can be damaged over time and cause a brake fluid leak, increasing the risk of a crash. The second recall is for 2025 Toyota Camrys, the Lexus NX, and some 2024 to 2025 Lexus RX models. Lexus officials say those cars may…
Watch For MoDot Crews On The Roadway
Sleet, snow and freezing rain could impact you on the roadway both today, and Wednesday. MoDot crews are out salting the ramps, overpasses, exits and viaducts. Authorities are advising drivers to be cautious and drive at slower speeds. The rain, sleet and snow expected overnight, has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory which will kick in at midnight Wednesday morning. MoDot authorities are…
Springfield City Council Approvals Bill To Make It Illegal To Dump or Trespass in Storm Drains
Last night the Springfield City Council approved a bill that would make it illegal for anyone to trespass or dump items in storm drains. City officials report that waste, debris, shopping carts, furniture and numerous accounts of homeless camps have obstructed the storm water drains in the recent past. Public works departments have cleaned out many drains across Springfield. The city's website…
Dillards Moving Into Old Sears Store!
The Battlefield Mall has announced that Dillards Department store will soon be moving their two stores into one BIG store! The location will be the vacated Sears Store which is one story, and found at the west wing of the Battlefield Mall. The project is underway and will be open to the public in a matter of months. Dillards is the oldest tenant of the Battlefield Mall and is home to family…
Crayola Bringing Back Retired Crayon Colors!
For a limited time- and for the first time in the company's history, Crayola is bringing back some retired crayons. The colors which will be returning are dandelion, blizzard blue, magic mint, mulberry, orange red, violet blue, lemon yellow and raw umber. Several of the color haven't been seen in stores for about 35 years! If you are a Crayola collector the good news is that the special packages…