Carissa Codel

2 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Carissa Codel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – 70 years ago this week, a fireworks display at a Springfield grocery store exploded, ending in tragedy. Three people died in the fire. That’s what led to the City of Springfield passing an ordinance that bans fireworks inside city limits. That grocery store, Consumers Warehouse Market, used to sit right on W. College Street. It’s now the Early Childhood Development Center.

3 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Carissa Codel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The heat is not letting up, but that doesn’t mean people are staying inside. Several families were out at the Jordan Valley splash pad trying to beat the heat on Tuesday. “I’m just hanging out as a family, trying to keep cool,” said Elizabeth Aguayo. Aguayo’s family set up a picnic at the park to enjoy the summer heat. “(The kids are) tired of being cooped up for summer vacation,” Aguayo said.

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Carissa Codel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With heightened tariffs, consumers have seen prices go up around a lot of items, but not fireworks. Local fireworks stores tell Ozarks First they were able to keep their prices similar to last year. The stores buy their fireworks as soon as the holiday ends. “We’ve been really mindful of the impact the tariffs have had, we adjust accordingly,” said General Manager of Fireworks Supermarket Ryleigh Glenn.

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Carissa Codel

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5 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Carissa Codel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Following the strikes on Iran, protestors took to Park Central Square in Springfield Sunday evening. Many tell Ozarks First they are afraid of increased violence in the Middle East and the possibility of the U.S. being drawn into another war. “We believe that this was done in our name,” said protester Tonya Claiborne. “As you know, people that live in this country and many, many of us do not support that.