Two national rodeo-related events hit Springfield

A new sporting event is headed to Springfield, and it’s pure bull.

The Professional Bull Riders tour – known in the industry as the PBR, not to be confused with the time-tested beer of the same acronym – is coming to Springfield Sept. 19 and 20 at Missouri State University’s new JQH Arena thanks to the efforts of PFI Western Store and Bass Pro Shops.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover: The Reaction

It’s finished.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover Day 8: The Reveal

The wait is over.

The Hampton family has returned from their weeklong vacation in Walt Disney World in Florida and got to see their new home Tuesday evening.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover Day 7: The Finishing Touches

The Ash Grove build site of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” has taken on an almost rock concert atmosphere.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover Days 5 & 6: The Anticipation

There’s excitement in the air.

At the Ash Grove build site for ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” there is a definite buzz among the hundreds of volunteers and organizers.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover Day 4: The Transformation

Amazing.

That’s the word volunteers at the site of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” kept using when we talked to them today.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover Day 3: The Rebuild Begins

A lot can change in 24 hours.

That’s the lesson learned on Day 3 of the build for ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in Ash Grove.

UPDATED – Ozarks Extreme Makeover Day 2: The Demolition

Hurry up and wait.

The hectic pace and excitement of Tuesday, the first day of shooting at the Ash Grove site for ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” was matched on Day 2 by the waiting and anticipation.

Ozarks Extreme Makeover Day 1: The Announcement

Organized chaos.

That’s the best way to describe the first day of work on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” work site in Ash Grove.