Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield police advise parents to monitor children's tech use by reading reviews and knowing device passwords when holiday gadgets connect to the internet plus report any unusual behavior to local law enforcement while fostering open communication.

Mental health experts are giving tips on keeping New Year’s resolutions.

Elizabeth Troutwine of Touchstone Counseling and Christina Lashmet of Honey’s Barbell in Springfield say that clear, small daily goals (or a magic wand approach) and gym tours help residents overcome challenges and stay on track.

Mercy Hospital Springfield and CoxHealth delivered the first babies of 2026 on Jan.

1. Mercy welcomed baby boy De’Andre Murry at 12:42 a.m. and baby girl Harper Warner soon after, while CoxHealth delivered Hudson Elliott at 12:48 a.m. at Cox South and provided gift baskets to mark the new year.

Harvest Restaurant's Craig von Foerster in Rogersville shares his classic beurre blanc recipe using chicken stock, white wine, shallot, Dijon mustard, and unsalted butter with dill to enhance fish dishes - the recipe calls for simmering the stock and wine, adding ingredients, and stirring in butter gradually.

Steven Ho Live Stand-Up Comedy

6:30 PM – 10:15 PM — Springfield Comedy Club — Reserved seating required — Join former ER Technician Steven Ho for a night of comedic chaos inspired by real-life healthcare stories.

2000 Point Warhammer 40K Tournament

9 AM – 6 PM — Meta Games Unlimited Inc — $10 Entry — Engage in a competitive 2000 point Warhammer 40K battle using the latest Chapter approved rules.