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Dina Michaels

Dina Michaels

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How it all started (radio)

1998 in Columbia Mo after graduating from Mizzou. My first gig was as a night time request and dedication dj.

How it’s going

Great! I love thinking about all the fun things I’ve gotten to do in this business over the years and I’ve been a part of the Dave & Dina show since 2002 (20 years!).

My favorite local hobby

Thrifting and antiquing!

My favorite local event

Old Capitol Farmer’s Markets

My family My husband and two boys live in Springfield with our adorable rescue mutt Roxy

Where I came from

I grew up in St.Louis and lived in Columbia Mo and Rockford Il before moving to Springfield

My hidden talent or claim to fame

I can juggle. Not with fire yet…I’m working on it.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year

Crowne Plaza

"That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights.  We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield."

4 days ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.