Mike Landis

Springfield

Anchor and Reporter at KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO)

Anchor and Reporter at KOZL-TV (Springfield, MO)

Award-winning news anchor and reporter for KOLR10 and Ozarks Fox (49) in Springfield, Missouri. Catch Mike weeknights on Ozarks Fox News at 6:30 and 9:00.

Articles

Kum & Gone: Maverik changes signs, closes 2 stores

2 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Nearly two years after Maverik purchased the popular Kum & Go chain, the new owner is quickly rebranding its stores across the Ozarks. Meanwhile, the company is also closing at least two stores in the city. In recent weeks, Maverik has been busy remodeling the interiors and gas pump canopies of its area locations purchased from Kum & Go in 2023. So far, stores in Republic and several in west Springfield are sporting the new look.
Kum & Gone: Maverik changes signs, closes 2 stores

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Nearly two years after Maverik purchased the popular Kum & Go chain, the new owner is quickly rebranding its stores across the Ozarks. Meanwhile, the company is also closing at least two stores in the city. In recent weeks, Maverik has been busy remodeling the interiors and gas pump canopies of its area locations purchased from Kum & Go in 2023. So far, stores in Republic and several in west Springfield are sporting the new look.
Forever 21 completes Springfield store closure in U.S. shutdown

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Trendy clothing retailer Forever 21 is wrapping up its operations across the U.S. as part of its sudden bankruptcy just weeks ago. In recent days, the company completed the closure of its Battlefield Mall location. Customers will notice the signage is gone, the doors are locked, and paper covers the windows. Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late March and announced it planned to close all of its 354 U.S. stores in early May.
Goodbye blue: Assemblies of God starts big remodel of headquarters

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, MO. – One of the bluest buildings in the Ozarks is undergoing a major remodel that’ll alter the look of the longtime landmark. In recent days, construction crews have started work on a major multi-million-dollar makeover of the Assemblies of God National Office at 1445 N. Boonville Ave. A rendering on site (see photo below) shows the big changes in store. This week, contractors have started removing some of the old blue exterior panels and replacing them with sections of dark glass.
Dillard's sets date for new Springfield store opening

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Work is progressing quickly on the city’s new Dillard’s store, which is set to open in just a few months at Battlefield Mall. A spokesperson for the Little Rock-based retailer tells Ozarks First it plans to open its new location on Thursday, July 31st. Earlier this year, the company confirmed it planned to have its new store completed this summer, but it didn’t announce a set date at that time.
Storms hit 42 years to-date of deadly Springfield tornado

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo – While the Ozarks escaped major damage during Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, the same wasn’t the case on this day 42 years ago. On the evening of April 29, 1983, a large and deadly EF-3 tornado touched down in Republic before heading into South Springfield and carving a five-square-mile disaster zone. More than 350 homes and businesses in the area near Campbell Ave. at Battlefield Rd. were severely damaged or destroyed.
Could your summer lake time be impacted by DOGE cuts?

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo – Your time at the lake this summer could be the next thing impacted by federal budget cuts. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which owns and operates most of the region’s lakes, says it’s implementing changes in several areas across the country due to staffing shortages and other resource limitations. Earlier this year, President Trump enacted a freeze on hiring civilian workers, which includes the majority of corps employees.
Assemblies of God responds to James River Church exit

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mike Landis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Wednesday, the state’s largest Assemblies of God church announced it was severing formal ties with its longtime denomination. The news from James River Church is of particular interest, considering it serves the city that’s home to the world Assemblies of God (AG) organization. For years, several members of AG leadership have been members of the congregation.
Assemblies of God responds to James River Church exit

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis |Parker Padgett

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Wednesday, the state’s largest Assemblies of God church announced it was severing formal ties with its longtime denomination. The news from James River Church is of particular interest, considering it serves the city that’s home to the world Assemblies of God (AG) organization. For years, several members of AG leadership have been members of the congregation.
James River Church leaves Assemblies of God

3 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Mike Landis

OZARK, MO – The largest Assemblies of God church in Missouri has severed formal ties with its denomination. On Wednesday evening, James River Church announced that its Board of Trustees had decided to leave the Springfield-based Assemblies of God organization.