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This Missouri Mexican Buffet Turns Tuesdays And Saturdays Into An All-You-Can-Eat Fiesta

A heaping plate of enchiladas and the sound of a live mariachi band set the tone at this Missouri buffet. Tuesdays and Saturdays transform into a full-blown all-you-can-eat celebration. The menu is stacked with Mexican classics, from tacos and burritos to handmade tamales. The salsa bar offers a range of...

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Since 1951, Springfield Has Lined Up For Steakburgers At Steak ‘n Shake’s Hometown Rival, Casper’s Chili

Some Springfield lunch plans start with a simple question: is the line out the door yet? On one busy stretch of Glenstone Avenue, the answer is often yes, and locals have been willing to wait for decades. The building is small, the walls are covered in odd and colorful odds...

Springfield, MO · 6d

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An Ozarks hillbilly took on the American middle class. She had plenty to say

Ethel Reed Strainchamps' 1965 memoir chronicles her journey from rural Ozark poverty to becoming a journalist and scholar while questioning the social implications of class and language.

Polk County, MO · 5d

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This Missouri Cave Has a 100-Foot-Wide Entrance and 8,500 Years of Human History

A Missouri cave near Springfield has an entrance measuring 100 feet wide and 55 feet tall, but its history is even more remarkable. Evidence of human activity at Smallin Civil War Cave stretches back more than 8,500 years. The cave was documented by explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in 1819 and...

Ozark, MO · 18h

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield to combine 2 holiday traditions in one big event

Springfield is combining two of its biggest holiday traditions into one downtown celebration Nov. 21, bringing the Christmas Parade and Mayor's Tree Lighting Holiday Show together for the first time. The City of Springfield and Downtown Springfield Association are partnering on Downtown for the Holidays, according to a community announcement. The free celebration will feature a parade, live music, Santa Claus, the Merry Market, holiday treats and the lighting of the city's Christmas tree. St. Louis Children's at CoxHealth is the presenting sponsor. The activities will be centered around Park Central Square and the downtown neighborhood, with major events beginning at noon and continuing through the tree lighting at about 7 p.m. The partnership is designed to create a more connected holiday experience while encouraging residents and visitors to explore downtown restaurants, retailers and other businesses, according to the announcement. "At St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth, our mission is to do what’s right for kids, and that extends beyond the walls of our facilities," Sarah Becker, vice president and administrator of St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth, said in the announcement. "As we continue expanding nationally recognized pediatric care across southwest Missouri, we’re proud to support events like Downtown for the

Springfield, MO · 2d

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10 Missouri Diners Serving Hearty Breakfasts, Fresh Biscuits And Hot Coffee

In Missouri, a hungry customer named Stretch once ordered himself into breakfast history. Back in 1972, his appetite inspired a towering plate of hash browns, eggs, chili, cheese, and vegetables. They named the dish after him. Imagine being so hungry you end up on the menu. And Stretch has company...

Missouri · 1d

KYTV

Christian County property tax bills arrive; collector explains where money goes

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - Christian County property tax statements are arriving in mailboxes, and County Collector Ted Nichols said more than $88 million of the about $123 million billed goes to school districts. Nichols, the Christian County collector of revenue, said his office mailed about 45,000 statements this month. He...

Christian County, MO · 2d

KYTV

OTO presents possible changes to U.S. 60 and 65 interchange

ROGERSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozarks Transportation Organization is gathering information and opinions from locals on its proposed project along a stretch of U.S. 60 and 65. “We are looking at the 60, 65 area in a broader sense, trying to look at the connectivity as a whole for the region,” said Sara Fields, Executive Director of OTO. “How we can improve safety, how we can enhance access as well as travel time reliability and congestion.”

Rogersville, MO · 2d

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A 38,000-Square-Foot Missouri Tool Showroom Is Packed With Everything From Table Saws To Metal Lathes

More than 1,000 different machines sit on one showroom floor, and you’re allowed to touch them. Table saws, bandsaws, metal lathes, mills, even CNC machines. All of it lined up and ready for a closer look. The room stretches past 38,000 square feet. That’s bigger than some grocery stores....

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Dutch Bros Coffee plans 2nd Springfield location

SPRINGFIELD, MO – A popular coffee drive-thru chain has expressed an interest in expanding its presence in the metro area. According to building plans filed with the City of Springfield on Thursday, Dutch Bros Coffee is seeking to build a new freestanding location at 2403 E. Sunshine. However, the building permit application was marked as […]

Springfield, MO · 16h

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3-0 Missouri State Faces a Marquette Showdown That Could Redefine Their Postseason Path

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Missouri State’s women’s basketball team, currently sitting at a perfect 3-0, is gearing up for what they are calling a “major early test” against Marquette (2-1) this Friday, Nov. 13, […]

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Wichita State losing streak continues with blowout by Missouri State

The Shockers shot only 35% from the field, compared with the Bears' 41%. In 3-point range, WSU made only 23% of its shots.

Wichita, KS · 2d

KOLR10 News

Springfield local thanksgiving meal deals aim to save time and money

Big box retailers and local businesses in Springfield are offering various Thanksgiving meal deals and pre-made bundles to help consumers save time and money ahead of the holiday.

Springfield, MO · 17h

KYTV

New affordable housing complex in Springfield will set aside a few units for kids aging out of the foster system

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new affordable housing project is coming to northern Springfield, but it goes beyond just that label. The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch is partnering with Cherryvale Development to start up Millstone Flats, a 48-unit affordable housing complex. 8 of its units will be set aside for a special purpose.

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Springfield workshops aim to help new entrepreneurs turn ideas into income

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners got a crash course in building a business at Missouri State University’s eFactory. The workshop focused on prep work: how to start and grow a company. Preparedness and planning. “Whether you are planning, looking to start a business or grow...

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What’s Going Around: Measles cases popping up across the Ozarks

After a confirmed measles case in a Christian County resident, health officials and a local health care provider are reminding families how to protect themselves and what to do if they suspect an infection.

Christian County, MO · 2d

Springfield News-Leader

Messages of hope will become part of new Springfield homes

Springfield residents can leave messages of kindness and encouragement inside the walls of new affordable homes taking shape in the Grant Beach neighborhood. The Drew Lewis Foundation will hold its "Built with Hope" Signing Day from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Broadway Cottage Courtyard, 737 N. Broadway, according to a community announcement. Visitors can write their names, blessings or welcoming messages directly on the development's exposed wood framing before the walls are completed. The messages will remain inside the homes after construction is finished. "Every home in the Broadway Cottage Courtyard is a family putting down roots in Grant Beach. That kind of stability changes a neighborhood for generations." Amy Blansit, CEO and founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation, said in the announcement. Broadway Cottage Courtyard is part of the foundation's effort to expand affordable housing in Springfield and create places where families can establish long-term roots, according to the announcement. How to take part in Built with Hope Signing Day The event is free and open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome throughout the day. Drew Lewis Foundation staff will be at the construction site from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The site is at

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Four Lady Tigers Sign to Compete in College

Four Republic athletes signed Wednesday to continue their careers in college: Reese Finley (Missouri State, beach volleyball), Jenna Smith (Drury, golf), Maddie Taylor (Missouri State-West Plains, softball), and Kate Mitchell (Rockhurst, volleyball). Here’s what each of them had to say. Reese Finley — Missouri State, Beach Volleyball. Why...

Republic, MO · 1d

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