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Springfield
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With a $280,000 donation from Larry & Tracy Lipscomb, the Springfield-Greene County Library District plans a new memory lab at The Library Center for genealogy research. The board of trustees will review the gift at 4 p.m. on Jan. 20 and, if approved, construction will begin this spring. Springfield Daily Citizen
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Public Service Commission approved Liberty Utilities’ conditional rate increase today that will boost the utility’s revenue by up to $97M, subject to improvements in billing & service. The change will cost the average customer about $9 more per month and include a new Fresh Start program. KY3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts warn that today's frigid temperatures could make car windows icy, and they advise Springfield drivers to start the engine, set the heater to defrost, and spray a mix of rubbing alcohol and water (avoid hot water or iced wipers to prevent damage). KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KY3's Chad Plein and Ozarks Sports Zone's Chris Parker broke down the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions play and discussed the new Missouri State Bears football staff on Saturday, Jan. 17. They provided local insight into this trending sports event. 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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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.
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That One Mailman Live with Sean Fogelson
6-8 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket price applies — Enjoy hilarious stories and engaging performances from viral sensation Sean Fogelson.
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