What’s Happening
Missouri State Basketball Gametime Has Changed On Saturday!
The Missouri State Bears men basketball gametime has changed for Saturday's matchup against Southern Illinois University. The basketball game was scheduled for tip off on Saturday at 3 pm at the Great Southern Bank Arena, but since the Kansas City Chiefs have a playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the university decided to change the time so fans could watch the game on T.V. Locally,…
Still Time To Winterize Your Home
With still 2/3 of winter still yet to come, if you haven't winterized your home, do it now. Of course we will have more cold spells, snow, and other winter weather between now and March 20. Here are tips to save on your utility bill Check for drafts around windows and doors. If you feel air coming in, block it by using blankets or towels around the window or doors. Turn down the thermostat…
Heads Up! Roadwork On James River Freeway Today!
Do watch for lane closings and delays on James River freeway today as Modot Crews will drill the footings and install sound walls. Traffic impacts will be the following: Westbound Route 60 auxiliary lane and shoulder CLOSURES between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield during daytime hours, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Avenue to westbound Route 60 ramp CLOSURES in Springfield…
Mega Millions Jackpot $1.35 Million Goes To ONE Ticket In Maine!
The big Mega Million jackpot goes to a single ticketholder! Someone or several people will get the big money! One ticket matched all 6 winning numbers which were 30, 43, 45, 46, 61, and the Mega Ball 14 But wait! There were 14 lucky winners, who can claim one million dollars. Those winners picked 5 out of the 6 numbers correctly. One of those winners bought a ticket in Missouri! Is it you?…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
It's a national holiday- Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Government offices will be closed today, including mail service. Banks and some schools will also be shut down. At 8:30 this morning a MLK March will begin at the Jordan Valley ice park and walk down to downtown Springfield at the Gillioz theater. Everyone is welcome to the march and the activities.
FRYDAY The 13th- FREE FRIES At Wendy's!
Are you superstitious? Don't be- Wendy's is giving good fortune instead! Free FRIES! You can get free fries with any purchase through Wendy's mobile app. This special "free fry deal" lasts through Jan. 19.
Weekend Planner!
Weekend Update for January 13-16 FRIDAY St. Louis Cardinals caravan at Hammons Field. Meet some St. Louis Cardinal players and sign up with Ray for a pair of St. Louis cardinal tix. The fun begins at 12:30 entry fee $5.00 for adults $3.00 for kids Owl Prowl and hot chocolate bar 5:30- 6:30 and 7- 8 pm. At the Lake Springfield Park and boathouse, Admission 5 dollars. Springfield Boat, Sport, and…
Filing 2022 Taxes? There Are Changes!
Getting ready to file that 2022 tax return? Look for changes! The bad news is, we may see a smaller federal tax refund due to expired credits. We didn't receive stimulus checks, so no credits for that. Families, look for possible changes in your child tax credits and dependent care deductions. The child tax credit was up to $3,000 or $3,600 last year (depending on the age of your child). It is…
Summer Talked With Police Chief Paul Williams On The Shootings In Springfield!
Yesterday was scary for Summer. Yesterday morning when she pulled into the station parking lot, she heard gunshots. What is going on in Springfield? More and more gunshots are becoming common place. What can we do to protect or self? What should we do when we hear gunfire? Just a couple of questions that Summer asked Chief Williams. Take a listen!…
High Utility Bills Are Now Arriving!
December was a cold one! The single digit temps and sub-zero wind chills had your heater running non-stop to keep you warm. Utility bills are now making their way into our emails and mail boxes. No surprise! The C.U. bills are lots higher than we have seen for a while. Many of us, may need some help paying these higher utility bills. You can actually contact one of these organizations for…