What’s Happening
New Biz In Springfield!
If you have ever eaten from the food truck known as "I Love Taco's Tanqueria" then this will put a smile on your face! I Love Taco's Taqueria will soon have a brick and mortar "sit down" restaurant just off west Chestnut Expressway! Get ready to enjoy the same menu at their new restaurant as we enjoy from the food truck! The new restaurant opens in May and will start serving alcohol once…
Spring Has Sprung!
I'm calling it! It may be late, but it's here! "Spring Has Sprung!" Red Bud trees are in full bloom, may-apples are up on the forest floor, and swollen rivers are filled with spring rainwater. Those three things tell me…
Miracle Baseball With Summer Tonight!
Weather permitting- its Miracle League Baseball tonight! Games are at 6 pm and 7 pm. Come volunteer with Summer and watch the joy on the face of a special needs child as they bat, field, and run the bases with your help! Games are played near the Dan Kinney Fitness center just off Blackman road in east Springfield! Park in the fitness center parking lot. Click HERE to learn more.
Bass Pro Shop Is Opening A Health Center!
Coming this fall a brand new Family Health Center for Bass Pro employees and their families. The new facility will be located in the old Greyhound Station on East Kearney. The new health facility will offer primary care plus preventative wellness. The facility will also offer a drive-up pharmacy for prescription needs. “We are excited to deliver the best and most convenient health care available…
Want To Be A Millionaire? Powerball Climbing!
Powerball is beginning to climb again- BIG MONEY is up for grabs on Saturday nights drawing. The jackpot is now up to 400 Million! For just 2 dollars, you can pick your favorite 6 numbers and they may be lucky enough to earn you the BIG bucks. Get those tickets before 9 pm Saturday night.
Weekend Family Activities!
Weekend Fun for April 22-24 FRIDAY Ozark BBQ Fest at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds… 5-8 pm located in the beautiful North Woods area of the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and Friday evening will kick off the festival with activities for those 21 years of age and older. These activities will include sampling, private parties, wine & craft beer, additional adult beverages and live music in an open…
Tuition Price Hike At MSU For The Fall!
Wow- this will be hard on your wallet! Missouri State University is raising tuition prices by $10 dollars per credit hour! This is the steepest increase in years! So what will you pay? If you are an undergraduate- expect to pay $267 per credit hour, or $10 more; Graduate students who live in Mo. will pay $333 per credit hour, or $13 more; Graduate Non Missouri residents will be paying $665 per…
Take Two For Boat Parade At Lake Of The Ozarks!
Lake of the Ozarks is trying it again! Lake folks are trying to break the world record for the most boats in a single parade! Last year's boat parade was over 600 boats short of doing just that. This year, set your calendars for June 11 at 11 am. You and your crew can register HERE if you want to participate or need more information on the boat parade. How many boats need to be in the parade to…
Your First Class Packages Will Take Longer To Arrive!
Well, this stinks! Look for a slowdown at the U.S Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service announced that first-class delivery standards will not be getting fasters but instead slower. The USPS will add one to two days on the delivery of nearly a third of its first class small packages. The postal service says the additional days will help them to have more time to deliver long distance and…
Springfield's Teacher Of The Year!
Congratulations to Parkview High School Choir Director, Nathan Cook! Nathan has been selected as this year's "Springfield's Teacher of the Year!" Nathan, a Springfield native, went into teaching because of inspiring teachers that he had, while growing up. Nathan wants to continue those teachings and make a difference with a positive outcome for those who take his class. Congratulations Nathan…