What’s Happening
Greg Warren is Coming to the Gillioz!
St. Louis native and Mizzou All-American wrestler Greg Warren is bringing his "Impulse Buy Tour" to the Gillioz Theatre this Saturday, April 11! In his latest interview with Around the Ozarks Mornings, Greg chats with Grace about: His Wrestling & Band Roots: How he balanced being a varsity wrestler and a first-chair clarinetist. Working with Nate Bargatze: His role as the announcer for…
High Energy, Big Love: Bagel’s Waiting for You
Congratulations, Bagel! You are the Wet Nose Wednesday-Pet of the Week! Welcome to WET NOSE WEDNESDAYS! In partnership with CARE Animal Rescue, James River Animal hospital, and 105.1 The Bull, we’re on a mission to help find fur-ever homes for some amazing dogs. Each week, we’ll feature a special dog available for adoption right here on our website and across our social media channels. Even if…
One Year Old, Full of Love: Meet Blue
Congratulations, Blue! You are the Wet Nose Wednesday-Pet of the Week! Welcome to WET NOSE WEDNESDAYS! In partnership with CARE Animal Rescue, James River Animal hospital, and 105.1 The Bull, we’re on a mission to help find fur-ever homes for some amazing dogs. Each week, we’ll feature a special dog available for adoption right here on our website and across our social media channels. Even if…
Meet Buggie: Your New Favorite Walking Buddy
Congratulations, Buggie! You are the Wet Nose Wednesday-Pet of the Week! Welcome to WET NOSE WEDNESDAYS! In partnership with CARE Animal Rescue, James River Animal hospital, and 105.1 The Bull, we’re on a mission to help find fur-ever homes for some amazing dogs. Each week, we’ll feature a special dog available for adoption right here on our website and across our social media channels. Even if…
NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski is Coming to Springfield! 🏈
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is hosting its 26th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner on April 7th at University Plaza. NFL champion Rob Gronkowski is the guest of honor to help support a mission that reaches nearly 6,000 local youth every year. Grace sat down with Amber Alcorn to talk about how this massive night fuels a "home away from home" for our community's kids. What is a…
Community Strong: Supporting Our Fallen Heroes
The way the Ozarks shows up for one another is something special. What started as a small idea to honor Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope - two heroes we tragically lost in the line of duty, has exploded into a massive community-wide fundraiser. Heather Davis from Vineyard Market sat down with Grace to talk about how this event moved from a local shop to the Ozark Mountain Sports…
Easter Fun Around the Ozarks: Family-Friendly Events You Can’t Miss
Springtime in the Ozarks is all about family, fun, and making memories, and this Easter, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate right here at home! From hopping over to Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park for crafts, games, and a visit with the Easter Bunny, to hunting for hidden treasures along C-Street at the Great Easter Egg Hunt, local families have plenty of options to get outdoors and enjoy the…
Immediate Support for Fallen Heroes: The Greene County 100 Club 🚔🚒
When a tragedy happens in law enforcement or the fire service, the Greene County 100 Club steps in to make sure the family never has to worry about things like the mortgage while they are in shock. Grace sat down with Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams and Board President Kim Roberts to talk about their mission to provide a check—no strings attached—within the first 24 hours of a…
Looking for Love? Jethro Wants His Fur-ever Home!
Congratulations, Jethro! You are the Wet Nose Wednesday-Pet of the Week! Welcome to WET NOSE WEDNESDAYS! In partnership with CARE Animal Rescue, James River Animal hospital, and 105.1 The Bull, we’re on a mission to help find fur-ever homes for some amazing dogs. Each week, we’ll feature a special dog available for adoption right here on our website and across our social media channels. Even if…
Milk, Eggs, & 5 Generations of Grit: The Justin Raef Story
Justin Raef is a fifth-generation dairyman and poultry producer from Lebanon, Missouri, whose family has been working the same land since 1916. He brings a collection of stories that define the grit of rural life, including the time he was only eight years old and sneaking out of the house at 4:00 AM to beat his grandpa to the milk barn. It's a raw and honest look at the kind of persistence it…