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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
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26k+ still powerless: CU talks Wednesday repair plans
SPRINGFIELD — In the worst power outage event in Springfield since 2007, City Utilities is referring to this as a 'prolonged power outage event'. In the video above, you can see the full interview between Ozarks First News Anchor Jesse Inman, and Joel Alexander, Media Relations Manager for City Utilities. Alexander stopped by Ozarks First morning show 'Daybreak' on Wednesday to break down what crews are up against as we head into Wednesday. Alexander says a large-scale emergency was declared Tuesday afternoon allowing them to call in mutual-aid crews. Ozarks First asked the question on everyone's mind this morning: How long until power is fully restored? 'We really can't give an estimate on individual customers, or a full restoration on this. It's just too soon to tell,' Alexander told Ozarks First News Anchor Jesse Inman. 'We're just 24 hours into this, basically. Our crews are working around the clock to get people restored just as quickly as we can.' The scale of the outages are being compared to the ice storm of 2007 that crippled power to tens of thousands of customers at that time. However, Alexander points out some difference between that storm, and the damage seen from Tuesday's storms. 'Public works is actually out using dozers and heavy duty equipment to get trees that are on the streets off, so that we can even get in,' says Alexander. Wind from the storms measured at nearly 90 mph on Tuesday, toppling trees and power lines. No tornado has been confirmed yet in Springfield, although the National Weather Service will continue surveying damage this morning. As of approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, City Utilities estimates about 26,500 people are still without power, which is about half of what CU saw at the peak of outages. Alexander says crews worked overnight, which he says is dangerous and much slower than daytime work. As for the plan on Wednesday, Alexander describes it as all-hands-on-deck. 'We're going to have at least 100 lineman that are going to be out there. We'll have support crews, and tree trimming crews. We're going to see a lot of change in the outage number as we go throughout the day, and this is going to be a long term event,' Alexander says, adding that there is a priority list CU has on certain places to make sure the community is still functioning such as hospitals. That doesn't necessarily mean that certain neighborhoods will take priority. 'We try to look at the areas we can make that largest impact of bringing customers back on. It's not necessarily that we take those calls as they come in. Some of those are maybe outages in the backyard that require special equipment, or we may climb up the pole and make that repair. Some of it may be that we can bring a feeder or a substation back on and bring a larger number of customers back on.' Check out the full interview in the video above to hear about homes with damaged weather heads damaged service entry points can make repairs take even longer, and what customers facing that situation must do before CU can start making repairs on it. The utility company also stresses that if you see downed power lines, do not go near them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
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Amid landfill crisis, Springfield residents recycle on Earth Day
SPRINGFIELD — A day after Springfield City Council earmarked $35 million to expand the landfill, Ozarks First caught up with people recycling on Earth Day. Ozarks First News Anchor Jesse Inman was side-by-side with people in Springfield as they dropped off their recycling, asking why sustainability efforts are important to them. With space at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill becoming more limited by the day, recycling becomes even more important for people who live in the Springfield area. Springfield City Council voted Monday to expand and improve the landfill's disposal areas as well as the associated environmental management systems. The city announced the expansion is necessary because the landfill space, which was created in 2019, was meant to last 100 years and is already halfway full. We caught up with some of the people from Springfield – and some from as far away as Ava, Marionville, and Rogersville – who came to town to make sure their materials didn't end up in the landfill. The city's recycling centers offer convenient drop-off locations for a variety of recyclable materials, aiming to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental responsibility. Here is a list of places the City of Springfield offers: Franklin Avenue Recycling Center Address: 731 N. Franklin Avenue Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepted Materials: Aluminum, cardboard, glass, paper, plastics (#1, #2, and #5), tin, and limited yardwaste (up to 10 bags of leaves and 2 bundles of brush per day). Lone Pine Recycling Center Address: 3020 S. Lone Pine Avenue Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepted Materials: Same as Franklin Avenue Yardwaste Recycling Center (YRC) Address: 3790 S. Farm Road 119, Brookline, MO Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepted Materials: Unlimited yardwaste (grass clippings, leaves, garden vegetation), brush (limbs up to 10 inches in diameter), and household recyclables. While recycling services are free, the city suggests honor system donations to support operations. The city recommends $0.50 per bag for city residents; $1.00 per bag for non-residents. Cash and checks are accepted at Franklin Avenue, Lone Pine, and the Household Chemical Collection Center. The YRC and Landfill also accept credit/debit cards. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
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Lebanon business to be featured on '60 Minutes'
LEBANON, Mo — One of Lebanon's oldest businesses will be one of several included in a '60 Minutes' story this Sunday. Independent Stave Company will be featured in a piece on '60 Minutes' along with other businesses about their role in the making of barrels for whiskey, wine, and other spirits. The piece will showcase the process for creating barrels with the perfect amount of smoke and flavor that effects the way sprits taste when they hit your lips. The business also creates other oak products, according to its website. In the video above, Ozarks First Jesse Inman chats with longtime Lebanon resident Sarah Angst, who is the Executive Director of the Downtown Lebanon Association. Angst discusses the history of the business, a tour she recently took of the facility, and how the business has a global footprint. It also has a personal connection to her, as she has family that works for the business. Since 1912, Independent Stave Company has been a part of the Lebanon community, nestled on Interstate-44 as you enter the main stretch town on Jefferson Avenue. Enjoy this fascinating conversation above, and then tune in to '60 Minutes' this Sunday, April 6th on KOLR 10 at 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
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April Fool's in the Ozarks: Local spots tease drone donut and fake In-N-Out location
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – From a drone that delivers donuts, a tuxedo and flip flop dress code, or one Ozarks First anchor joking about leaving the station, companies across the area had fun with April Fool's Day 2025. Here's a few of the jokes that Springfield-area businesses and agencies posted on their Facebook pages. 417 Foodist, a popular food review page, teased an In-N-Out Burger franchise opening in Springfield. Some commenters were quick to point out that the logo was spelled wrong. Hurts Donut was feeling especially silly on April 1, jokingly posting about a new drone donut delivery option called the dronut and a special Bloody Mary donut. Retro Metro made a cruel joke announcing the discontinuation of the flash fried spinach, which is a signature dish. Similarly, Spring Creek Tea Room, which is known for its desserts, joked that it would not be offering any sweet treats for customers on April 1. The tea room later came clean saying there would actually be a dozen desserts to choose from. The Howell County Sheriff's Office got a lot of reaction from its April Fool's Day Facebook post claiming a Tesla fleet would be replacing the county's current patrol trucks. Sunshine Animal Hospital posted that the clinic would only be accepting dinosaur and shark patients instead of cats and dogs. OXO Bar and Grill came up with a unique dress code that would get customers a discount called the flip flop formal special. Although it was a joke, customers could cash in for free chips and salsa if they really showed up in formal evening attire and flip flops. And last but not least, Ozarks First Daybreak Anchor Jesse Inman jokingly told early morning viewers that April 1 would be his last day on air. Thankfully his joke was short-lived as Meteorologist Tom Schmidt wasn't convinced whatsoever. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
