Taylor Worley

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away approximately 25 million tons of garbage during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period. That’s 25% more than average and accounts for 1 million extra tons per week.   The City of Springfield Environmental Services is asking people to deck the halls sustainably this holiday season. “This […]

THIS WEEK ONLY, Monday, December 18th through Saturday, December 23rd, is Bass Pro Shops Match Week with The Salvation Army. Every dollar donated to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles outside of Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO this week, will be matched dollar for dollar up to $30,000! If you would like to participate in

The Shingles vaccine is available at no charge to any Greene County resident age 60 years or older. CLICK HERE for more information or to schedule an appointment to get a Shingles vaccine with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. “Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently awarded $580,000 to 47 nonprofits. According to a news release from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, “In partnership with the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks granted $580,000 to 47 nonprofits through several programs. The grants, presented

Congratulations to all students who will be graduating from college this week! Missouri State University will hold its Fall 2023 Commencement on Friday, December 15th, at Great Southern Bank Area. Two commencement ceremonies will take place, one at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. According to a news release from Missouri State University, they will confer

The Springfield Sports Commission recently announced two new sporting events that are coming to the Ozarks! According to reports, the two new sporting events are estimated to add $4 million total to the Ozarks’ economy. One of the sporting events coming to the Ozarks is an AAU-type youth basketball event, NXTPRO Hoops Series. The NXTPRO

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks recently awarded $120,000 to seven nonprofits. The seven nonprofits chosen for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grants were the American Indian Center of Springfield, Imagine Technical Institute, Lincoln School Project, Missouri State University, Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence, Ujima Language and Literacy, and Unity of Springfield. The nonprofits

Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas was recently named America’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” by USA TODAY! This is Silver Dollar City’s sixth win of America’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” for the internationally-awarded theme park. The decision for America’s Best Theme Park Holiday Event was decided by USA TODAY 10Best asking a

Bu-cee’s is NOW OPEN in Springfield! Buc-ee’s is located at 3284 N Beaver Road in Springfield, Missouri. Their hours of operation are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Buc-ee’s is a Texas-based chain of country stores and gas stations with locations in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and now,

Tis the season for giving, and The Salvation Army is asking for donations for their annual Toy Drive! If you would like to donate to the Salvation Army’s annual Toy Drive, please see the options of where to deliver donations below. The Salvation Army is accepting donations through December 15th, 2023. The Salvation Army’s Gifts