Good morning, Springfield.

CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital broke ground on a 133,000 sqft pediatric outpatient center at 851 E.

Primrose St. in Springfield on Jan. 9. The center will offer specialized care for children and is set to open in summer (with support from Washington University School of Medicine).

Springfield-based Valiant Group is exploring the purchase of eight University Heights properties+ its CEO Josh Manning will meet with neighborhood association members on Jan.

13 to discuss a housing plan that aims for compromise.

Missouri State Bears won a 79-71 Conference USA game on Saturday, Jan.

10 at Great Southern Bank Arena. Sophomore guard Zaxton King came off the bench to score 14 points, helping the team improve to a 4-1 conference record.

Kickapoo forward Lexi Ringgold, a Newman University-bound senior, credited her father (Lt. Curt Ringgold of the Springfield Police Department) for her respectful and competitive play during the Pink and White Tournament, with his nearly 30 years of service inspiring her on and off the court.

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.

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.