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Father's Day Lunch/Dinner Specials!
Want to take Dad out for lunch or Dinner? Here are some deals! Burger King: Royal Perks members can get their dads a buy-one-get-one-free Whopper deal at Burger King on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15. IHOP: If you order pickup or delivery at IHOP this Father's Day, you’ll save 20% on your first online order when you use promo code IHOP20 at checkout. The offer is valid for a one-time use through…
Fun Father's Day Activities For the Family
Weekend Update for June 13-15 FRIDAY Springfield Cardinals VS Tulsa Drillers 7:05 First Pitch at Hammons Field Post Malone/ Jelly Roll Thunder Ridge Nature Arena 6:30 Tix prices $119-$375 Children’s Art Festival at Springfield Art Museum 10 am Splash and Sizzle between 5:30p and 6:30 p.m. daily, admission to all outdoor pools is $1 or free when you bring one canned food item per person.…
Firework Tents Are Popping Up!
We are just about 3 weeks out from the 4th of July! Firework tents are popping up throughout Greene county. If you live in the city limits of Springfield, there are some rules to obey pertaining to fireworks. Fireworks are not allowed within Springfield city limits. What does that mean? It means you may not buy, sell, or set the fireworks off in Springfield. What you can set off is smoke bombs,…
Stadium Aid For Royals and Chiefs Has Been Approved!
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state! The Chiefs and Royals currently play football and baseball in side-by-side stadiums in Jackson County, Missouri, under leases that expire in January 2031. Jackson County voters last year defeated a sales…
Racquetball’s U.S. Open Will Be In Springfield In 2026!
In just under a year over 500 racquetball players from around the world will gather in Springfield for the U.S. Open Racquetball Tournament. The courts at Plaster Stadium on the MSU campus, will be used for the preliminary matches, while the championship matches will be in a special glass-encased court at the Expo Center, located on St. Louis street. The special courts will have new grandstands…
Changes Coming to Springfield-Branson National Airport!
Springfield-Branson National is getting new upgrades! Worn carpet will soon be replaced by terrazzo. Terrazzo is flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished to give a smooth surface. Over 93,000 square feet of the current iconic "wave" carpet can no longer meet the terminals need. Construction on the new flooring will begin in August and will take…
It's Mosquito Season! Here's How to Avoid From Being Bitten!
With all the rain that we've gotten in the last couple of months, it's no wonder that mosquitos can be brutal! The BIG question is, how do you avoid them? How do you NOT get bitten? Top Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites 1. Use Effective Repellents DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus are proven effective. Reapply as directed, especially after swimming or sweating. 2. Cover…
The Bleed Greene Blood Drive Is Friday!
Area firefighters will joining forces with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for a special blood drive this Friday! The blood drive will feature family activities, a hot dog cookout, prizes and a "hands on" CPR training class! The CBCO is teaming up with the first responders to help keep the blood supply stocked. Summertime it's not uncommon for blood supplies to be low, since many donors…
Nasal Swab Recall
Heads up parents! The Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal All Clear Swabs and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs may be contaminated and host a fungus. The voluntary recall is to protect those who suffer from compromised immune systems or underlying medical conditions. The company states, at this time, no one has become ill due to the swabs. If you have the swabs, you are asked to throw them out…
Midtown Library Re-Opens Today In Springfield!
Great news for book lovers! The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library has been renovated! The library has been shut down for renovations since May of 2024. Authorities say the library will reopen today , Monday June 9, at 9:30 am Look for new additions to the building with new entrance ramps, a working elevator plus new water pipes and a new HVAC system!