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Get ready for the Fall Festivals

It's about that time! Fall is coming and everyone is getting ready for their Fall festivals! Check out the list of area events below! SOURCE: www.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/fall-festivals-in-the-ozarks Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 6-8 at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden (2400 S. Scenic Ave.) in Springfield Hours: 5-10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday…


Where to watch fireworks this Fouth of July

Here's a list of places you can go to in the Ozarks to watch fireworks this year.   Have-A-Blast Friday, June 28 at J.R. Martin Park (300 E. Hines St., Republic) Sky High Fireworks Celebration Saturday, June 29 at Nixa High School (514 S. Nicholas Rd., Nixa) Honor America at College of the Ozarks Saturday, June 29 at College of the Ozarks (100 Opportunity Ave., Point Lookout) Sparks in the…


UPDATED: It's hotter than Hades! Find relief from the heat at these area locations

It's going to get real hot in the coming days and here is some information on how you can protect yourself and your pets from the heat: To protect people against heat-related illness: Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty; avoid drinks that contain alcohol or caffeine. Also, avoid very cold drinks because they can cause stomach cramps Avoid strenuous work or exercise outside…


Leslie's Playlist: World Goth Day 2024

May 22nd is World Goth Day and to celebrate, I wanted to share some of the songs that are on my Goth playlist. I didn't have the time to put them all on here, we'd be here for days if that was the case, so I just picked a few for you to enjoy.   Siouxsie And…


HARD PASS: Eating Cicadas

Uhh.... Hell no! No thank you. I'm good. Everyone seems to be concerned with the fact that the cicadas are starting to emerge. It's something that happens every year, so I'm not really sure why people are like "the cicadas are coming, the cicadas are coming!" Every time I see some article about how these little bugs are making their return, it just reminds me of the people who have to make posts…


The Eclipse is over. Now what?

The North American solar eclipse of 2024 is over but, what do we do with our glasses now? Rather than throwing them away, why not donate them to school children in South America so they can see the eclipse in October 2024? Eclipse Glasses USA ensures that children in various countries can marvel at this celestial event without risking their eyesight. The company will send glasses to schools in…


Drury University Accounting Students will help you file your taxes for FREE!

Tax time sucks. There's just no "nice" way to put it. But if you want help with your taxes, the accounting students at Drury University will help you for free! According to a release from Drury, the annual service is open to the public and designed to benefit low-income taxpayers. Clinics will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, Feb. 5 Monday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 19…


Leslie talks with Comedians Alex Ortiz & Anthony Fuentes

Comedians Alex Ortiz and Anthony Fuentes will be at Club Rodeo TONIGHT January 24th. Go check them out! Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 8! Check out the FULL interview Leslie did with Alex and Anthony! https://omny.fm/shows/q102-1/leslie-interviews-alex-ortiz  


List of cold shelters

If you or someone you know is in need of a cold shelter, here is a list of places you can go to. To check if shelters are open in the Springfield area, call the direct shelter line at 417-605-2698 for daily updates. Springfield: East Sunshine Church of Christ – 3721 E. Sunshine: Men Grace UMC – 600 S. Jefferson: Women Unity of Springfield – 2214 E. Seminole: Anyone Sacred Heart Catholic Church –…


Leslie's Playlist: January 3rd is Women Rock Day!

Women Rock Day is celebrated on January 3rd every year. Here is a small list of bands that have amazing frontwomen. There's so many talented women out there, there's no way I could put them all on this list, but I chose to highlight some artists that you might not have heard of before. Check this out and let me know what you think!   ARTIST: The Distillers