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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Springfield drivers react to new downtown speed bumps
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield drivers are seeing some changes to downtown as two speed bumps are installed. Springfield police installed the speed bumps this past week after residents and businesses in the area expressed concerns about the traffic. One Springfield driver hopes the speed bumps will slow drivers down. 'There's always people that get excited about driving downtown, and they don't need to be as excited about driving downtown,' says Deneé Hughes, who has lived in Springfield her whole life. 4th annual Earth Day Springfield Festival featured Grammy-nominated singer The speed bumps can be found on South Street in front of the former Ernie Biggs location and Walnut Street in front of Flame Steakhouse. Cris Swaters with SPD says that the department has received good feedback in the days since the speed bumps were installed. 'In the short time they've been used, they've been really effective to slow traffic and reduce noise, which was a primary complaint of both residents and business owners there in the downtown area,' says Swaters. Swaters also says people should expect to see the speed bumps in those locations through the summer, but they can be moved if necessary. Hughes says it might take a while for drivers to get used to driving over the speed bumps. 'Sharks' Helicopter Battalion reunion held in Branson 'I personally think that it's not a big deal to just slow down. But if you forget to slow down while you're downtown, for some reason, it's going to help,' says Hughes. The downtown area can get very busy with foot traffic as well. Hughes says pedestrians should use crosswalks, but believes the speed bumps can be another layer of protection. 'I would hope that pedestrians wouldn't jump out in the middle of the road. That's what crosswalks are for. But if they do jump out in the middle of the road, they will help,' says Hughes. According to SPD, more speed bumps could be installed if the results of slowing traffic and reducing noise are successful long-term. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
4th annual Earth Day Springfield Festival featured Grammy-nominated singer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The fourth annual Earth Day Springfield Festival was held on Saturday, April 26th in Jordan Valley Park The event featured food and entertainment, including a live concert from Grammy-nominated artist, Sierra Hull. There were over 20 different booths from various environmental groups that provided information on current issues and how to act. Molly Healey, President of Earth Day Springfield, says that the goal was to create an eco-friendly festival that will fund environmental causes. 'We are plastic free, and we compost all of our food waste, and we raise money for our local environmental organizations,' Healey says. 'And that is why we have ticket prices, because we take those proceeds, and we donate them to local environmental organizations so we can try to make a difference here in our community.' According to Dan Chiles with The Ozark Society, events like these can influence change in communities. 'We have to show up and make sure that people are aware of the risk that we're facing, but also the opportunities.' Chiles continues, 'And really what's kind of cool about today is not just old people like me, but there's a lot of young people here and they're here to support the environment and listen to good music.' The next festival will be on April 25, 2026. More details and announcements can be found on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
