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FRIDAY Farm-Fest at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 8 am First Friday Artwalk in Downtown Springfield – Self guided tour begins at 6pm FREE Ozark Craft Festival 9 am Finley River Park Republic Pumpkin Daze JR Martin Park Free admission Freak Arts Expo at the University Plaza Convention Center admission fee applies MSU Women’s volleyball 6-pm at Hammons Student Center Pumpkin Fest at Shepherd of the…
Willard Police Getting National Attention Tonight!
The Willard Police Department is about to get some national attention. Their work on a 2020 double homicide case will be featured this Thursday night on the true-crime series Interrogation Raw. The episode covers the investigation into the tragic shooting of a young couple on Main and Mill Street, and how local officers, working with Highway Patrol, closed the case in just three weeks. The show…
Black Bear Sightings Expected!
Heads up—black bears are on the move in Missouri. Winter’s coming, and they’re bulking up for that long nap. Which means… if there’s food sitting out, they might come looking for a snack in your yard. Conservation agents say don’t leave pet food out, secure your trash, maybe rethink that bird feeder, ‘cause these bears can pack on three pounds a day right now. Missouri’s got more than 1,000 black…
Tru-Fru Recall
Tru Fru is recalling some of their freeze-dried strawberry treats because they may contain pieces of metal. The recall affects Strawberries in Dark & White Chocolate and Strawberries & Crème, which were sold at big retailers like Target, CVS, and more. So far, no injuries have been reported, but the company says if you’ve got these at home, check the manufacturing code on the back of the…
Hillshire's Meat-On-A-Stick Recall
Hillshire has recalled around 58 million pounds of its “meat-on-a-stick” due to contamination concerns. The USDA reported that Hillshire’s Texas plant is recalling products due to possible wood impurities found in corn dog and sausage stick items under the Jimmy Dean and State Fair brands. If you have these “meat-on-a-stick” products take them back to where you bought them.
Republic Licenses Offices Will Close For Six Days.
The Missouri Department of Revenue just awarded the Republic License Office contract to BCFO Titleworks, Inc. The office at 243 W. US Hwy 60 will close after Friday, Oct. 3, and reopen Thursday, Oct. 9—same spot, new management. New hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–5, Sat 8–noon. While it’s closed, you can hit up nearby offices in Aurora, Crane, or Nixa.
Jimmy Dean Corndog/Sausage on a Stick Recall
Big recall alert: About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being pulled nationwide. Some items from Hillshire Brands, including “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick,” may contain pieces of wood in the batter. The recall covers products made between March 17 and last Friday at a Texas facility. A few consumers have…
Walnuts For Cash! Pick'em Up Starting October 1
The 2025 Black Walnut Harvest will begin October 1st and will run through the entire month of October. Need extra money- its just laying on the ground! Follow the steps to earn the green. Step one: find yourself some Black Walnut trees. (And yes, ask permission if they’re not in your yard—neighbors are usually thrilled for you to take them off their hands). Grab the nuts right after they…
Delays On Road Work Completion
Springfield was set to reopen the rebuilt stretch of LeCompte Road (between Division and the future Eastgate extension) on Tuesday, but the rain said nope. Crews still need to finish up striping and other details before traffic can roll through. City officials say once they catch a dry spell, the Division-to-Springfield Underground section should open within a week. That’s Phase One—widening…
Here's The Deals For National Pancake Day!
It's National Pancake Day! Who has the specials? Cracker Barrel is offering All You Can Eat pancakes for $5.00 IHop On this day, the chain offers a free small stack of buttermilk pancakes, in exchange for donations that go to charitable organizations. Perkins is offering customers who wear their pajamas to the restaurant a free short stack of pancakes with any purchase.