What’s Happening
Delays On Widening Project of Republic Road!
Not yet Springfield! Delays, and unforeseen issues have caused the widening project of Republic Road from three lanes to five lanes to be a little behind schedule. Construction crews were hoping to have that stretch of road to be completed by now. Initially the final touches to the Republic Road intersection at South Campbell intersection were to be completed last December however, unknown…
Drive a Ford? There's A Recall!
Heads up if you drive a Ford vehicle. Ford is now recalling nearly 43,000 SUV's because gas can leak from the fuel injectors to increase the risk of fire. Documents were filed with the U.S. safety regulators indicating that the fuel injectors can crack and gasoline or vapor can accumulate near the ignition sources possibly starting fires. The recall affects some Bronco Sport SUVs from 2022…
Postage Stamps Could Rise In Price....Again!
The United States Postal Service could be raising the price of a first class postage stamp to 73 cents very soon! The proposal, if approved, will be the 4th increase within an 18 month span for postage stamps. This may be the time for stocking up on First-Class Mail Forever stamps. According to USPS, “First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.68 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even…
The Strive For Success Scholarship
I had the opportunity to travel to my old high school and MC the "Strive For Success" Scholarship presentation. What made the event extra special, aside from being back at Weaubleau High School, was the fact that the event had a very "fishy" feel. John Greife, the organization's founder is a former Major League Fishing Boat Official. The speakers were Tracy Slagle, Jon Hickman, and Jackie from…
Hot Dogs & The Paper Clip: Martinsville Recap - The Days Podcast
Rev your engines and buckle up, NASCAR fans! In our latest podcast episode, we're diving into all the adrenaline-pumping action from Martinsville Speedway, where Hendrick Motorsports stole the show with a monumental win. Join us as we dissect the thrilling moments from the track and discuss the latest buzz swirling around the NASCAR garage. But that's not all! We'll also be giving you an…
Catching A Break On Baseball Game Parking!
Great news if you will be heading to Hammons Field to watch a Springfield Cardinal game! Parking costs have been drastically reduced! The city of Springfield has joined with the Springfield Cardinals to reduce parking fees at the parking lot on Trafficway. The parking lot directly south and across from the stadium, will be $10 dollars per vehicle for games this season. The money raised at that…
Changes Coming To Lake Springfield!
Big things are coming to Lake Springfield! A project to revitalize the lake was approved by the Springfield City Council last night and will be moving forward. Lake Springfield's current plan will include…
Don't Trash Those Eclipse Glasses, Donate Them!
Did you know that another eclipse will be this year? Not in North America, but in South America! School kids in Latin America could really benefit from your eclipse glasses. Instead of trashing them donate them to: Eclipse Glasses USA, LLC PO Box 50571 Provo, UT 84605 Just pop your eclipse glasses in the mail, and they will be sent to kids in South America so they can enjoy the eclipse on…
Home Opener Today For The Springfield Cardinals!
Baseball is back! The first home game of the season for the Springfield Cardinals is tonight, as they battle the Wichita Wind Surge. Game time this evening is at 6:35 and tickets are still available. Changes have been made to Hammons Field. The renovations began in compliance with Major League Baseball. New LED lights have been installed for better visibility and cost saving measures for night…
Sac River White Bass
There's something special about those early season river fishing trips. For me, it's a confirmation that indeed winter is over. That doesn't mean we won't get another cold snap in the next few weeks, that seems to happen more often these days than it did years ago, but once I'm on the river chasing white bass, things are only going to get better from here. This year's lower lake levels and dryer…