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New Restaurants Are Coming To Springfield In 2023!

It's new beginnings for several restaurants that will be opening their doors in the new year. This is exciting!  Check out the list below and see who's coming to Springfield! Ariake Sushi MacCheesy Trailer Perk Drive Thru Traza Whataburger 2x


Yes, You CAN Recycle Some Wrapping Paper!

 Is your trashcan filled with holiday wrapping paper. Did you know most wrapping paper can be recycled if its not the metal or shiny paper?  The shiny paper can actually cause fires in the recycling facility and can't be recycled. Do recycle cardboard and boxes Holiday lights can also be recycled. You can drop them off at several recycling facilities in Springfield. Go HERE for details Artificial…


Win MEGA MILLIONS Tonight!

There was NO winner last Friday night in the Mega Millions Jackpot. That means tonight's drawing is at $565 million! If you should win the whole jackpot, that means more than $293 million if delivered in cash! To play, pick 6 of your favorite numbers. Your numbers must be selected by 9 pm this evening. The drawing will be at 10 pm. Cost per play is $2.00.   Play responsibly.


Recycle Your Live Christmas Trees!

Don't throw away those live Christmas trees, instead take off all the tinsel, lights and ornaments and recycle them. Here is a list of places to recycle those trees. Most areas are free or have a little fee for drop offs. The city of Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center, at 3790 S. Farm Road 119 in Brookline, will accept residential Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and other organic…


Warming Centers Are Open!

 The cold brutal temps continue today and tomorrow. There is a daytime warming center now open at the Springfield Expo Center at 635 E. St. Louis St.  It will be open until 7 p.m. and will reopen tomorrow, Saturday,7 a.m.-7 p.m. Many other warming centers are open All Springfield-Greene County Library branches (when open) Northview Family Center, 301 E. Talmage St. Salvation Army, 1707 W.…


Some Stores Are Open On Christmas!

Here it is Christmas morning, and you need of all things, butter. What stores will be open on Christmas Day? Here are a list of those stores who will be open, and  those that will be closed on Christmas Day.  Very handy if you don't want to waste your gas. Here's a list of Springfield grocery stores open or closed on Dec. 25. ALDI Is Closed on Christmas Day Binh Tay Oriental Market Open…


These Restaurants Are Open For Christmas

Don't want to cook Christmas dinner? These restaurants should be open on Christmas Day. Check before you go, for operating hours. Applebee's Applebee's- most will be open. Call ahead to confirm Buffalo Wild Wings -Select sports bars open on Christmas Day with varying hours. Denny's -Open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but hours may vary Domino's Pizza-   You can expect many stores to…


Keep Your Pipes From Freezing!

A cold winter blast is expect to hit the Ozarks Thursday night and last thru Christmas. There are several different ways in which you can protect your water pipes and keep them from freezing during this cold spell. If you have a sink, shower, bathtub or toilet on an outside wall, make sure heat is available.  Open cabinet doors, add a small space heater or turn up the thermostat to keep the water…


Are You Winter Prepared?

Looks like the Ozarks will get our first taste of a cold winter push in the next 48 hours. Are you winter ready? Is your car or truck?  Make sure you have these items in your vehicle to keep you safe, during the cold winter months.


Deadlines For Packages To Arrive On Christmas Is NOW!

If you have been waiting to ship those packages for Christmas, do it NOW! The deadline to make sure your loved ones get their gifts before Christmas is THIS WEEK! Here is a breakdown on when the "last day" to deliver will be: UPS-  Priority Mail Express December 23 ,    3-day shipping: December 20,   2nd-day air service December 21, Next Day service: December 22 FedEx  3-day freight service and…