What’s Happening
What To Expect For Holiday Travel!
Get ready for a 3 day holiday weekend! More traffic will be hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday. What to watch for: Some bridges and lane closures are already in place in the state and these areas will remain in place during the 3 day weekend. Motorist may encounter heavy congestion on Friday afternoon and on Tuesday morning. During your travel time, obey these driving rules. Pay…
Gender Reveal For Baby Mahomes!
It's a Boy! K.C. Chief Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany are having a baby... BOY, due sometime this year. The couple had a gender reveal party where they both grabbed paint guns and aimed at a target surrounded with pink and blue balloons. The target had blue paint splattered all over it. Patrick put on a blue “Baby Mahomes” hoodie and jumped into the swimming pool fully……
Family Fun This Weekend in SW Mo!
WEEKEND UPDATE FOR JUNE 24-26 FRIDAY Elvis Red Carpet Premiere benefitting “Choosing To live!” At the Alamo Drafthouse 4005 S. Campbell. A silent auction with many great items, as well as one with a personal connection to Elvis himself! giving away a Corvette! 6pm SATURDAY Snowfest at Jordan Valley Ice Park- Noon – 4 pm FREE Taste of SoMo outdoor food sampling on Park Central Square from…
Changes Coming To Your Macaroni and Cheese!
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is getting new branding! After 85 years the "comfort food" will be now known as Kraft Mac and Cheese! Not only is the name getting changed, but you'll also notice that the artwork on the box will be different! What won't change? The taste! The cheesy goodness recipe will stay the same! You will notice the NEW "Kraft Mac and Cheese" boxes on store shelves starting in…
Need A Treat To Beat The Heat? Ketchup Popsicles!
Before you say ugh gross- Ketchup Popsicles is a thing, and the Canadians are love them. Wait. What? Our first thoughts are WHY? Most of us like ketchup on a burger, fries or as a condiment on our hot dog but a popsicle? Would you try it? Since you can't buy those popsicles here in the states yet, why not make your own. Only 4 ingredients for this special frozen treat. Ingredients 1/4 cups…
Schooling White Bass Are A Blast!
After a very wet spring things are drying out and warming up. About this time of year white bass are schooling and feeding on shad fry. That makes for some fast and furious action! Another contributing factor is…
Powerball Jackpot Still Climbing!
Gather your friends, collect some money and buy some Powerball Lottery tickets. The Jackpot for tonight's drawing is up to $312,000,000! Tickets are $2.00 and you must pick all 6 numbers correctly to win the BIG bucks. Deadline for ticket buying is 8:45 pm. The drawing is at 9 pm! Good luck!
Firework Celebrations In The Ozarks
Get ready for FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS! The Ozarks puts on quite a show here is a list of area celebrations. Most fireworks shows will be between July 1-4. AVA Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch Monday, July 4 Fun begins at noon, fireworks show at dusk •Free BRANSON Branson Landing’s 15th Annual Liberty Light Up Sunday, July 3 5 p.m. - CHATEAU ON THE LAKE Celebration along Table Rock Lake 415 N…
CBCO Needs Your Blood- Critical Need
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks needs your blood. Critically low levels of all blood types have prompted the need. The center has less than a two-day supply of blood at this time. You can donate at the CBCO at either the Springfield location, or Joplin location. Here are some blood giving guidelines: Have not given blood in the last 56 days. You feel well and are not sick Weigh at least…
Fireworks Go On Sale Today!
Soon you will be hearing the booms, pops, bangs and snaps of FIREWORKS! Starting today June 21, the local fireworks tents will raise their flaps and start selling the celebratory explosives. Keep in mind, fireworks are not permitted in the Springfield city limits. Sparklers are ok. Dry conditions could cause issues with possible fires so take caution when setting off the fireworks in the county…