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Free Music Friday – Billy & The Jets
Join Pat Kelly and the Rock 102 Road Crew at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!
Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.
This week Billy & The Jet, playing the hits from Elton John and Billy Joel, will take the stage at 7:30PM!
Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!
The Worthy Brewfest
Join Pat Kelly and the Rock 102 Road Crew at the Worthy Brewfest from 12p-2p! Enjoy tastings from a curated lineup of WORTHY breweries, live entertainment, and an elevated festival atmosphere that blends the energy of downtown with a fresh, modern experience. While you’re there, stop by the Rock 102 table and say hi to Pat for a chance to win a prize!
Sports
4 hours ago in Sports
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
4 hours ago in Sports
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
21 hours ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
2 days ago in Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
2 days ago in Sports
Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
Lifestyle
21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
National
4 hours ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
2 days ago in National
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.
2 days ago in National
A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.
3 days ago in National
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.
3 days ago in National
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
Trending
21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.
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