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State-ranked Cassville High School (the Wildcats) began its season 2-0 and is set to compete in the Big 8 Conference; coach Clay Weldy and reporter Chris Neyenhouse discussed the team's plans on local media today.

Emergency managers urge residents to pack emergency kits with essentials (food, water, flashlight, first-aid kit) ahead of fall severe weather in the Ozarks this month.

They also advise families to form a meeting plan in case evacuation becomes necessary.

Ten Springfield-area high school students were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program on Sept.

9, joining a group of top academic performers nationwide. They will compete for roughly 6,700 scholarships worth about $24 million next spring.

Tyler Holum of Springfield Catholic scored twice in the state championship win and earned Athlete of the Week recognition.

He ended his junior season with 36 goals in 31 games (record performance) that helped his team secure the win.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department requested up to $500K from opioid settlement funds to hire a consultant who will map mental health and substance use services in Greene County—aiming to locate service gaps.

The City Council will review the proposal on Sept. 21.

On Sept. 8, the Greene County Commission rededicated Cave Spring Memorial Church as a historic site in Cave Spring, presenting a new sign (marking the oldest Presbyterian congregation west of the Mississippi).

Second Sunday services resume in October while chair Amy Farmer Westermann joins the Planning Board.

In July, Springfield's sales tax revenue exceeded budget by nearly 18%, with 70% of collections funding public safety and city operations (Finance Director Holtmann noted the surge may be an outlier).

The Springfield Regional Arts Council is easing supply concerns for local teachers and students by filling school art supply closets and hosting more classes in its building this October (Growing Up in the Arts connects children with local art professionals).