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Springfield
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local cat rescue Watching Over Whiskers builds outdoor winter shelters by repurposing igloo coolers to keep stray cats warm. Founder Marci Bowling said shelters are free or available for a $10 donation to fund trap, neuter, return efforts (text 417-848-4484 for details). KY3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Library Center will open its new 500-seat Hatch Auditorium on Jan. 16 with a permanent sculpture called Vistalation by Michael Stelzer, donated by the Hatch Foundation, while 1 Million Cups Springfield moves its weekly gatherings to the Sunshine Event Center at Plaza Towers starting this month. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Cheesecake, a dog rescued from Christian County, will compete in the Puppy Bowl that airs before the Super Bowl on Feb. 8. Voters can choose Cheesecake in the first round of match-ups — which runs until next Wednesday. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri State University professor patented a new grapevine cultivar called Norton Blanc after 20+ years of breeding work. The hybrid withstands high disease pressure and deep freezing while keeping flavors favored for wine, helping local grape growers face harsh climates. KY3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in the Ozarks are limited to three hay cuttings this season because drought cuts production while foundation repair companies report more calls due to shifting clay soils (experts say the upcoming planting season may start slow). KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and business owners are relieved as the Sunshine Street Bridge reopened after a five-month closure. MoDOT replaced the 60-year-old structure in a six-million-dollar project to ease traffic between Springfield and Republic, improving retail and apartment access. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported a rise in flu cases (382 as of Dec. 28) with nearly one-third affecting children under 14 while the CDC warned that a new variant is causing nationwide surges and increased hospitalizations. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Construction began on a new children’s specialty care center across from Cox South in Springfield this week as hospital leaders from CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s break ground; the facility will upgrade pediatric services and is set to open in summer 2027. KY3
- ➤ Missouri leaders wanted more money for rural hospitals after Congress cut Medicaid in 2024, and lawmakers created a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund to offset the loss. KY3
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data for October shows median home sale prices in Greene County dropped slightly to $252,500 from $253,876 in September, with recorded sales rising to 570 and condominiums increasing 11.8% compared to the previous month. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions bracket was unveiled on Friday, Jan. 9 in Springfield as interest builds for the upcoming event, while Missouri State football's new head coach began recruiting local talent. 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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Couple Shuffle - Springfield
9 AM – 12 PM — Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park — Check website for entry fees — An annual running event featuring a 2-mile, 5k, and 10k race.
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