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Author Archives: Wes Johnson

Wes Johnson has been a journalist for more than 40 years and has lived in Springfield since 2004. He's an avid sailor, hiker and nature lover. Have a good outdoors story idea? Johnson can be reached at 417-631-2168 or by email at wesdjohnson66@gmail.com.

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Posted inPublic Order & Safety

The rules — and risks — of fireworks in Springfield, Missouri

by Wes Johnson July 1, 2022July 4, 2022

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Springfield Fire Department reminds city residents that it is illegal to sell, possess, manufacture or discharge fireworks inside city limits.

Posted inSpringfield Life

Give dogs food, not fear: Facebook trend supports shelter donations instead of fireworks

by Wes Johnson July 1, 2022July 1, 2022
Posted inSpringfield Life

$20M Chadwick Flyer trail moves forward, with plans for bridge over U.S. 65

by Wes Johnson June 21, 2022June 20, 2022
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Springfield’s unusual water trail gets paddlers close to nature

by Wes Johnson June 15, 2022June 14, 2022
Posted inWeather

Springfield hasn’t cracked 100 degrees since 2014. Will it this summer?

by Wes Johnson June 15, 2022June 14, 2022
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Certified hiking guides in Springfield: Three local options

by Wes Johnson May 27, 2022May 27, 2022
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Looking for free things to do with kids? Head to Butterfly house at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

by Wes Johnson May 20, 2022May 25, 2022
A trio of migratory rose breasted grosbeaks stopped at this feeder north of Springfield on Monday. The birds are among dozens of songbird species making their way through Missouri now
Posted inSpringfield Life

With avian flu near Greene County, should you keep bird feeders up?

by Wes Johnson May 2, 2022April 27, 2022
Max Penny eyes the final construction of an angled ramp on the Tacocat trail, a double-black route for expert riders.
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

A ski slope experience for mountain bikers: Howler Bike Park will be a massive for-profit destination

by Wes Johnson April 22, 2022April 21, 2022
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

MSU is doing its part to save beautiful, but dwindling, Missouri butterfly

by Wes Johnson April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

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