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Springfield
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from El Dorado Springs & Caplinger Mills battled a large structure fire on the 6000 block of State Highway U in Cedar County this weekend, taking about six hours to extinguish it with no injuries reported. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Library’s 2026 Winter Reading Challenge for adults is running Jan. 2-Feb. 28. Visit any branch or Mobile Library to pick up a form and read books from at least five of 15 categories (such as different country or native author) to earn a prize mug. Springfield News-Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials in the Ozarks warn residents to check weather before burning holiday trees and trash due to dry vegetation; they note that humidity and wind conditions are crucial to prevent fires. Prescribed burn contractors advise having a clear plan and extinguishing tools at the ready to ensure safe burns. KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials invite residents to submit ideas (online or at Busch Municipal Building) for an expanded neighborhood works program to fund corridor improvements, traffic calming, and beautification until Jan. 31, with approved projects starting this fall. Springfield News-Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are proposing bills today to improve maternal and infant health in Missouri by expanding Medicaid coverage, offering free childbirth classes, and increasing doula access to address high death rates and racial disparities. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missouri State beat New Mexico State 89-82 on Sunday in Springfield as Kobi Williams scored 32 points and Keith Palek III added 16. The Bears built a decisive lead with a jump shot from Palek when 9:50 remained in the second half. KY3
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