Daily
Springfield
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A New York congressman requested that the FTC investigate Collectors Universe for antitrust violations after the company gained control of over 80% of the sports card grading market (PSA graded 1.66 million cards in November) and local card shops may face tougher competition. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missouri will start receiving an extra $216 million per year under a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to support rural hospitals and behavioral health services, with state agencies (overseeing fund distribution) ensuring the money benefits communities by improving access. Funds are expected to become available later this year. KY3
- ➤ Mercy Hospital Springfield reported six newborns by 2 p.m. on New Year's Day, and CoxHealth recorded three more deliveries by 10:53 a.m. both hospitals provided gift baskets to their first babies. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missouri State defeated UTEP 79-55 Friday night when Kobi Williams scored 20 points and Trey Williams Jr. added 15. The Bears built a 49-23 lead by halftime at their Springfield game. KY3
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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