Good morning, Springfield.

The Springfield Multicultural Festival will take place Jan.

19 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center from noon to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event features global music, food sampling, international performances, and a Wellness Village for local health and community resources.

A Greene County resident won a $100,000 top prize on a 'Fat Wallet' Scratchers ticket bought at Break Time on W.

Republic Road in Springfield. Lottery officials say players have won over $8.9 million so far, and some prizes remain unclaimed.

KY3's Leigh Moody announced a new feature on Leigh’s Lost & Found Facebook page that helps match lost pets with owners + families in Springfield.

The update, introduced on Jan. 14, aims to quickly reconnect pets with their loved ones.

Sam E. Coryell, a local philanthropist and founder of TLC Properties, died Jan.

12 at age 82. His legacy in real estate and support for causes (March of Dimes, the regional opera, and the symphony) lives on as his family plans to honor his memory.

Farmers and ranchers in Springfield received relief after the Missouri State Tax Commission voted unanimously to keep agricultural land productivity values steady through 2028, helping ease the burden of rising costs and market volatility while the measure awaits general assembly approval.

Children’s Smile Center will open a larger dental office (112 S.

Ridgecrest Ave.) in Nixa before the end of January to boost care from 6,500 to 9,000 Medicaid children across six counties.

CoxHealth broke ground on a 133,000 sqft pediatric hospital in Springfield on January 9.

The facility, built with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine, will start offering in-hospital services in March and fully open in summer 2027.

Federal funding cuts have reduced mental health and substance abuse program resources in the Ozarks, with Missouri agencies set to lose an estimated $14.3 million by the end of the year.

Local providers Centerstone and A.D.A.P.T are working to adapt to protect patient care.

Valiant Group owner Josh Manning met 45 University Heights residents on Jan.

13 at National Avenue Christian Church to discuss buying Be Kind and Merciful properties at National Avenue and Sunshine Street for a high-end townhome rental project (requiring demolition of dwellings), and he said neighborhood input will shape plans.

Evangel's women basketball team checked into the NAIA Top 25 after a 13-1 season under first year head coach Madi Wallace—local standout Heaven Shockley leads the squad on a 12-game winning streak with Ozarks talent supporting the ranking as they face Kansas Wesleyan Saturday, Jan. 17.

Former Glendale High defensive end Kellen Lindstrom, who played for Tennessee, has reportedly committed to Missouri State football and is expected to compete for a starting role following defensive end Davon Townley's graduation.

The commitment means Lindstrom is returning to Springfield as the new coaching staff fills the team roster.

The Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions tips off today in Springfield as Chris Neyenhouse from the Ozarks Sports Zone and Springfield Public Schools Athletics Director Josh Scott preview the action.

Missouri State basketball welcomes senior transfer Antwan Burnett who, after recovering from a hamstring injury, brings physicality and skill to the Bears as they compete in Conference USA.

Burnett, once a SEC football recruit, celebrates his 25th birthday today and aims to propel the team forward.

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.

Rend Collective Concert

7-10 p.m. — Evangel University — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of Rend Collective, an eclectic group bringing spiritual depth through their music.