What’s Happening
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…
A Powerball Winner In Laurie, Missouri!
Holy smokes, better check your Powerball tickets if you bought a lottery ticket in Laurie, Missouri Someone is 2 MILLION dollars richer from the January 7, 2023 drawing of Powerball. A ticket was purchased at FastLane at 200 Brook Lane in Laurie, Missouri. The winning numbers are 35-36-44-45-67 with a 14 Powerball. Who ever the winner is, will have until July 6, 2023, to redeem it. Why couldn't…
Recall On Fisher-Price Rock 'N' Play Sleepers
Heads up! Several more deaths have been reported from the Fisher-Price Rock-N- Play Sleepers. Over 100 infant deaths had been reported after babies rolled from their backs to their stomachs or side while unrestrained. The Rock ‘n Play sleepers were sold at major stores nationwide from September 2009 through April 2019. Do NOT buy or distribute the recalled sleepers, it is illegal to sell them.…
Will YOU Win The One Billion Dollar Jackpot Tonight?
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is at a WHOPPING $1,100,000,000 for tonight's drawing. Someone has to win this BIG money why not you? Buy a ticket before 9 pm this evening. Each play is $2.00. Keep in mind, you winning the jackpot is extremely low. You have better chances of having identical quadruplets, or winning an Oscar than you have of winning the jackpot tonight. Take a chance! Good…
WTG Kansas City Chiefs!
The Chiefs are FIRE! Patrick Mahomes set a new NFL record for the most passing and rushing yards in a season! The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday 31-13 which locked up their AFC number one seed position. The Chiefs have a bye in the first round of the playoffs, which begins next weekend. The Chiefs could play either the Bills or Bengals in the AFC championship on a…