As a kid, Halloween was filled with so much excitement and anticipation. The days leading up to it were filled with getting a costume, what neighborhoods were we “hitting”, and the thrill of being someone else for a night. There was an electric energy in the air on Halloween night with your pals. Pumpkins, the rustle of fallen leaves and eerie lighting. The excitement of sorting through the night’s bounty at home was almost as exhilarating as the actual trick-or-treating. Halloween, as a kid, was a time like no other. If you’d score that house with FULL size candy bars it was like the lottery. There was a home in my Nana’s neighborhood that would give out 6-packs of Coca-Cola products – SCORE! Every once in a while you’d stumble on the wretched raisins, caramel apple, pennies or EVEN a toothbrush. But, overall the memories are tucked away forever! I don’t have an older photo of my incredible Wonder Woman costume that was WORTH two years in a row… but, I do have this sweet photo trying to be a kid at heart … Halloween 2023!
When my favorite director makes a flick, excited is an understatement! “Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is a very important film. MOON is a gripping story with visually stunning cinematography. Based on the popular book, this dives into a dark chapter of American history. Set in the 1920s, the film is a haunting tale of murder, conspiracy, and the sinister forces at play in the Osage Nation. Scorsese’s impeccable direction and a stellar cast, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, and we’ll be hearing the name Lily Gladstone come awards season … bring David Grann’s non-fiction book to life. The attention to detail in recreating the period is what Scorsese does well. This is a complex mystery and drama that has a quiet way of keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. MOON showcases Scorsese’s unparalleled talent as a storyteller.
Although shortly, MOON will be on Apple TV+, it should be seen the ONLY way an epic should be seen … ON THE BIG SCREEN!
Kevin has been waking up Springfield with fun & games for over 20 years. Plus, if there is a big community event happening you can bet Kevin & Chris will be part of it.
Kevin grew up in St. Pete, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, where he discovered the joy of radio in college. He got his first morning gig in Augusta, Georgia., then moved to Springfield in 1995. He’s been loving it ever since.
He’s excited to be partnering with Chris Louzader, who has been a long-time contributor to the show. Both absolutely LOVE what they do. “We are especially proud of our work in the community with the Ozarks Food Harvest, The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and so many others,” he says. “I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I guess you could say, I’m living the dream and I’m super excited to share my mornings with listeners on 98.7 The Dove.”
Kevin met his wife Kelly at a radio contest. “Obviously, I was the winner,” he jokes. Kelly’s a Springfield girl and they’ve been married for 17 years and have two great kids “with attitudes.” Sam is in high school, and Lilly is 12. The family loves the beach, Silver Dollar City, and binge-watching TV shows. They also love hanging out with their dogs – Bam Bam, Snoop and Doc, a trio Kevin describes as “a handful.”
Chris Louzader here! Born and raised in Springfield, the Ozarks have been my home all my life. I have been in the broadcast world for more than 30 years. I am over the moon to join my friend of many years, Kevin Howard, for all the FUN every weekday morning! I have had the fortune to make my mark as the area’s “Movie Lady,” Chris the Critic. I love all things film. I am a voting member of the Critics’ Choice Association and attend the annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Hollywood. My husband of 23 years is the legendary Don Louzader, News Director, also with Zimmer Communications. Most of my family is right here in the Ozarks, but I do love traveling, hiking beautiful trails, and binge-watching their favorite TV shows.
I remember meeting Don Louzader October 1995. He was the “new” guy at my first radio gig. Great voice and super nice person! December that year we attended the company Christmas party together. We grew close, lived in the same apartment complex and had a lot of the same interests, yet always bother being independent. In 1996, I went to work for another radio company. Cut to October 1997 and we were engaged. Fast forward to October 1998 we were married! Lots of people ask how we met, what it’s like working together and all that. Working together is great. We are not in the same departments or stations, so there isn’t too much “togetherness” LOL.
We are pretty proud of our milestone and our shared memories. We have navigated life’s high highs and low lows together. As we reflect on the past, we’ve been very blessed and we look forward to the future we look forward to more memories. Can we make it another 25? :-), Chris Louzader
Hailing all the way from Minnetonka, Minnesota, Joe embarked on a journey south after graduating and found himself at Mizzou. Now, here’s a fun fact: Joe started off studying journalism but quickly realized it wasn’t his cup of tea. So, he made the bold decision to switch gears and dive into communications, and boy, was that the right move! Joe knew from the get-go that being on the radio was the single coolest job ever. With that passion fueling his fire, he pursued an Associates Degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting and landed his first gig at a small country radio station in Norfolk, NE.
You know what Joe loves most about radio? It’s the freedom to be an entertainer, to let loose, and have a blast while making his show a smashing success! But what really warms his heart is how he can make a difference in people’s lives, no matter how big or small. From putting smiles on their faces to championing local causes through radiothons, Joe believes in the power of radio to create a tremendous impact.
Now, when Joe’s not behind the mic, he’s all about embracing his competitive spirit. You name it, he’s in! Whether it’s dominating the bags/cornhole game, hitting a home run on the softball field, spiking a volleyball on the sandy beach, or embarking on camping adventures and thrilling float trips, Joe loves the great outdoors. And let’s not forget his winter escapades on the snowboard, his shooting skills, and rocking out at concerts. He’s all about living life to the fullest!
“We are absolutely stoked to welcome Joe Lose to the 98.7 The Dove family,” said Chris Kennedy, Operations Manager of 98.7 The Dove. “Joe’s infectious charisma, enthusiasm, and genuine connection with our listeners make him the perfect fit for our station. We can’t wait to see the incredible moments he creates on air and the positive impact he has within our community.”
So, get ready to experience radio like never before! Tune in to 98.7 The Dove’s afternoon show, to catch Joe Lose in action. To stay in the loop with the latest news, updates, and highlights from the show, make sure to visit our website at www.987thedove.com.
Peso Pluma took over Miami on Tuesday (Oct. 3) with an intimate showcase at the Faena Theater, just hours after speaking at the Billboard Latin Music Week 2023.
An exclusive show for Latin Music Week attendees, Peso’s “Billboard En Vivo” concert was as expected: packed. The Mexican star delivered a riveting one-hour set to an equally energetic crowd, kicking off with a cinematic intro featuring black-and-white footage of the artist and a giant spider, Peso’s spirit animal.
“Very cool to be here tonight,” Peso said at the beginning of the show. “I want to thank all of you for the support. Let’s sing some corridos because that’s what people want to hear. This is how La Doble P sounds like in Miami.”
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Backed by a live band with instruments — such as a tololoche, trombones and trumpets — that powered Peso’s signature sound, he went on to sing such songs as “Rubicón,” “El Belicón,” “Rosa Pastel” with special guest Jasiel Nuñez, “Bye,” “El Azul,” “Lady Gaga,” “AMG,” “PRC” and “Ella Baila Sola.”
“I want to thank my band because without them, none of this would be possible,” the Jalisco-born artist (real name: Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) told the audience. “I also want to thank my Billboard family. Thank you to the team for all the support.”
Earlier, Peso joined Yng Lvcas and Grupo Frontera’s Adelaido “Payo” Solís and Juan Javier Cantú for The New Mexican Revolution panel at Billboard Latin Music Week 2023, presented by BMI. There, the singer-songwriter spoke on regional Mexican’s music global growth. “We’re now taking this music global, which were able to do because of unity, has others looking at us now. What we’re doing now will be in the history books of Latin music.”
Celebrated for more than 30 years, the 2023 edition of Latin Music Week includes a Superstar Q&A with Shakira; the Legends on Legends chat with Chencho Corleone and Vico C; Making the Hit Live! with Carin León and Pedro Capó; a panel with RBD’s Christian Chávez, Christopher von Uckermann, and Maite Perroni; Superstar Songwriter discussion with Edgar Barrera and Keityn, and, among many other sessions, Q&As and workshops. See the ultimate Latin Music Week guide here. This year’s Latin Music Week, taking place Oct. 2-6, also includes showcases by Peso Pluma, Mike Bahía and Greeicy, DannyLux and Fonseca, to name a few. Check out the dates and times for the showcases throughout the week here.
Official partners of the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place Oct. 2-6, include AT&T, Cheetos, CN Bank, Delta Air Lines, Lexus, Netflix, Michelob ULTRA and Smirnoff.
Latin Music Week coincides with the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony, which will broadcast live from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., on Thursday (Oct. 5) and will air on Telemundo. It will also broadcast simultaneously on Universo, Peacock, the Telemundo App, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
A man has been sentenced to 20 years for trafficking heroin.
A news release from the Department of Justice says 40-year-old Larry Hayward of Springfield has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole.
According to evidence introduced in court, Hayward and his wife were leaders of an organization that distributed heroin in Springfield from November 2016 to October 2018.
