Spirit Airlines officially shut down operations on Saturday, May 2, 2026, marking the end of the budget carrier after 34 years in business. The closure comes after a proposed $500 million bailout fell through and the company entered its second bankruptcy — a setback Spirit ultimately couldn’t recover from.

Spirit Airlines officially shut down operations on Saturday, May 2, 2026, marking the end of the budget carrier after 34 years in business. The closure comes after a proposed $500 million bailout fell through and the company entered its second bankruptcy &mdash; a setback Spirit ultimately couldn&rsquo;t recover from.

Spirit Airlines Has Closed It's Doors

Such an amazing conversation about the Ronald McDonald House and more! 

Such an amazing conversation about the Ronald McDonald House and more!&nbsp;

Circle of Friends: Katie Alsup - Ronald McDonald Charities of Central, IL 

This morning, we spoke with Ryan McCrady about numerous projects in the 217!

This morning, we spoke with Ryan McCrady about numerous projects in the 217!

Ryan McCrady - Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance 

We were so happy to have Stacey back in studio to catch up. The advice she always brings to the table is something anyone can learn from. Enjoy the conversation. 

We were so happy to have Stacey back in studio to catch up. The advice she always brings to the table is something anyone can learn from. Enjoy the conversation.&nbsp;

Circle of Friends: Stacey Skrysak - Life Beyond The News Room

People are turning to CHAT GPT for medical advice INSTEAD of going to the Dr. Get more details here. 

People are turning to CHAT GPT for medical advice INSTEAD of going to the Dr. Get more details here.&nbsp;

Dr. Chat GPT

Listen to the conversation for great insight on the city of Springfield!

Listen to the conversation for great insight on the city of Springfield!

Circle of Friends: Ethan Posey - Springfield Community 

Today we spoke with Tyler Lacklander.

She's a fourth-year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine with a focused interest in cardiothoracic surgery and academic medicine. She'll be starting her residency training at Indiana University I6 cardiothoracic surgery. Tyler's academic work centers on advancing surgical outcomes research, addressing disparities in access to care, and expanding early exposure to cardiothoracic surgery for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

She serves as the founder of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and lead multiple student-driven research initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery, including large-scale retrospective analyses and national collaborative projects. Tyler's academic interests include surgical outcomes, social determinants of health, and innovation in cardiac surgery. 

Learn more about her journey in the conversation! 

Today we spoke with Tyler Lacklander.
She's a fourth-year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine with a focused interest in cardiothoracic surgery and academic medicine. She'll be starting her residency training at Indiana University I6 cardiothoracic surgery. Tyler's academic work centers on advancing surgical outcomes research, addressing disparities in access to care, and expanding early exposure to cardiothoracic surgery for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
She serves as the founder of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and lead multiple student-driven research initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery, including large-scale retrospective analyses and national collaborative projects. Tyler's academic interests include surgical outcomes, social determinants of health, and innovation in cardiac surgery.&nbsp;
Learn more about her journey in the conversation!&nbsp;

Tyler Lacklander on The Morning Routine

Have you ever been on a 4 seater prop plane in a storm? It's almost guaranteed that if you've been there - commercial flights don't seems as scary! Check out the story.

Have you ever been on a 4 seater prop plane in a storm? It's almost guaranteed that if you've been there - commercial flights don't seems as scary! Check out the story.

Small Planes Can Be Scary!

It was so great learning more about Bella and seeing all of the amazing events SAAC has coming up! Listen to the conversation for all the details!

It was so great learning more about Bella and seeing all of the amazing events SAAC has coming up! Listen to the conversation for all the details!

Circle of Friends: Bella Szabo - Springfield Area Arts Council

Financially, the old “three months’ salary” rule is fading. Most people today spend closer to two months’ pay, and many think even that is too much.

Younger generations are especially moving away from tradition. Some say they’d rather:
choose a cheaper or non-diamond ring
skip the ring altogether and take a trip
or even get tattoos instead

Long story short, the relationship is what truly matters. If you can remember that, the price of the ring shouldn’t matter all that much.

Check out the conversation for more!

Financially, the old &ldquo;three months&rsquo; salary&rdquo; rule is fading. Most people today spend closer to two months&rsquo; pay, and many think even that is too much.
Younger generations are especially moving away from tradition. Some say they&rsquo;d rather:
<ul>
<li>choose a cheaper or non-diamond ring</li>
<li>skip the ring altogether and take a trip</li>
<li>or even get tattoos instead</li>
</ul>
Long story short, the relationship is what truly matters. If you can remember that, the price of the ring shouldn&rsquo;t matter all that much.
Check out the conversation for more!

Engagement Rings Don't Have To Put You In Debt!

The Morning Routine

There is so much happening this summer at the Springfield Art Association!

There is so much happening this summer at the Springfield Art Association!

Circle of Friends: Betsy Dollar - Springfield Art Association

Its always fun talking to Taylor Stevens. She brings so much energy and also discusses ways to get involved! 

Its always fun talking to Taylor Stevens. She brings so much energy and also discusses ways to get involved!&nbsp;

Circle of Friends: Taylor Stevens - Community Advocacy 

Health is something we should be important to all of us. Talking with Dr. Ken Sagins gave us a lot of great insight on how we can make little changes to improve our overall health. 

Health is something we should be important to all of us. Talking with Dr. Ken Sagins gave us a lot of great insight on how we can make little changes to improve our overall health.&nbsp;

Circle of Friends: Dr. Ken Sagins - Springfield Clinic

Needless to say, its going to be a BIG couple of years for our airport in Springfield. 

Tune in for all the exciting details.

Needless to say, its going to be a BIG couple of years for our airport in Springfield.&nbsp;
Tune in for all the exciting details.

Circle Of Friends: Mark Hanna - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Today, we had Tatyana Gardner and Teija West in to discuss the Urban Leagues new maternity program! Listen in for all the details. 

Today, we had Tatyana Gardner and Teija West in to discuss the Urban Leagues new maternity program! Listen in for all the details.&nbsp;

Circle of Friends: Springfield Urban League

This morning, we welcomed Melissa Horn back into the studio to catch up. She's earned a degree and continues to make big waves with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. 

This morning, we welcomed Melissa Horn back into the studio to catch up. She's earned a degree and continues to make big waves with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp;

The Morning Routine

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