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Roddick Plays Both Sides of Court: Wins/Defeats Self
Springfield, MO – During a Springfield Lasers exhibition match last night, former world number 1 American tennis player Andy Roddick took to both sides of the court to play against himself to the delight of the fans. “When he walked out we all applauded, then he went to serve and he was the only person […]
Judge Orders Brixey to Hand Over Compact Discs
Springfield, MO – A federal judge on Monday approved a preliminary order of forfeiture against Mark Brixey, the former bookstore director at Missouri State University who stole $1.16 million, that requires Brixey to hand over 12 compact discs he has at his house. The judge ordered Brixey to hand over 12 of his most-prized CDs […]
After Long Delay Angel Saws Elephant in Halves
Springfield, MO – Following hours of delays, illusionist Criss Angel finally could take no more and chose to saw an elephant in halves instead of performing his original trick – making 40 tons of Shrine elephant vanish into thin air. Originally planned to take place early in the afternoon, crowds gathered to witness the live […]
Fireworks Stand Changes Name to Responsible Randy’s
Springfield, MO – After operating for several years as Crazy Carl’s Fireworks, a recent tent fire has prompted ownership to reconsider the stand’s brand and change its name to Responsible Randy’s Fireworks. The new name is expected to stand alone in a field of stands carrying monikers such as “Crazy”, “Wild” and “Socially Irresponsible” Fireworks. […]
Staudte’s Served Gatorade in Slammer
Springfield, MO – According to prison guards, Diane and Sarah Staudte are only being offered Gatorade to drink while they await their day in court for the poisoning deaths of Mark and Shaun Staudte and the attempted murder of Rachel Staudte. One inmate, Gail Shives, said, “I was angered when I heard that some inmates […]
Motivational Speaker: Mike McMicaelson
Well, it is about that time of year again…the time of year when the sweet but hormone ravaged teens of the next generation say goodbye to high school and head out into the world. But, not before leaving us with one last piece of themselves…the senior picture. There has never been a senior picture taken […]
Aerialist to Night-Walk From Hammons to Heer’s
Springfield, MO – According to publicized reports, world-renown aerialist Nik Wallenda will attempt a death-defying stunt at night by walking over a 2-inch-thick steel cable stretched from the Heer’s Building to the Hammons Tower this summer. The Springfield stunt was preceeded by a tightrope warm-up walk across a gorge near the Grand Canyon broadcast before […]
Evangel University Offers Mrs. Degree
SPRINGFIELD (MO) – Curriculum directors at Evangel University announced this week that they will start offering Mrs. degrees this fall as part of their overall academic program. “This is a new and exciting change for Evangel,” said Christof Thrushers, head of Evangel’s Mrs. degree program, “Most of the curriculum is written and we are assembling […]
Circus Elephant Granted CCW After Drive-By Shooting
Willard, MO – After a drive-by shooting in Mississippi, a circus elephant is now traveling after securing a conceal and carry permit. Two months after being injured in a drive-by shooting, Carol, a 39-year-old Asian elephant hopes to be performing soon. While spending several weeks recovering at a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey […]
Walmart Eyes Heer’s Building for WalTower
Springfield, MO – Following a legal battle over the near-downtown location of a proposed Walmart Neighborhood store at Grand and Campbell, Walmart officials are now targeting expansion into the historic Heer’s Building on the square. “The building has seen several attempts at development. We are proposing the world’s first multi-story Walmart facility. The high-rise Walmart […]
Criminals Disobeying Gun-Free Zones in Springfield
Springfield, MO – During the past 48 hours, at least 2 incidents have led investigators to believe that armed criminals are not respecting “gun-free” zones. A recent shooting at Southern Hills Shopping Center and an armed robbery at the Battlefield Mall have experts wondering how criminal minds are not understanding the symbolic circle-with-line-crossing-out-a-gun icon has […]
Work Out Art Revealed at Mercy
Springfield, MO – Located on the Mercy campus in Springfield, a new piece of art has been intentionally designed to be dual purpose; a thing of beauty and a machine for making beautiful bodies. The apparatus is available for anyone who chooses to work out and participate in performance art. “We installed the ‘WorkArt’ as […]
