Daily
Springfield
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are needed at Springfield's Ozarks Food Harvest as demand for food assistance rises. Tyler Wayne and Sarah Byrd said residents can view available opportunities through Volunteer Ozarks. KY3
- ➤ The Downtown Springfield Association announced Crystal Quade as its new Executive Director who will begin her role February 17. Quade will oversee operations and partnerships to boost downtown business and support residents — a move aimed at revitalizing the community. Downtown Springfield
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stained Glass Theatre will open its new production Love Is on the Air this weekend in Springfield (directed by Darrel Priddle), featuring a comedy about family mix-ups at a Bible broadcast station. KY3
- ➤ Through The Windshield, Missouri’s Route 66 exhibit opens Thursday, Feb. 5 at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. A traveling version will reach Springfield in August — at the Springfield Research Center, featuring photographs, ad copies, postcards, and interviews with locals who experienced Route 66 history. KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri officials urge residents to prepare for potential quakes during Earthquake Awareness Month by assembling a go bag, practicing drop + cover + hold on techniques, and reviewing insurance policies in the New Madrid fault zone. The preparedness steps aim to minimize disruption from future earthquakes. KY3
- ➤ Residents earning under $89,000 qualify to file taxes free using IRS software or local help. Drury University and partners will host tax clinics at O’Reilly Enterprise Center Feb. 5-March 5 (Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and at Springfield Dream Center on Feb. 21 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). KY3
- ➤ Icy weather left David Hardy stranded on Monday when sidewalks near bus stops remained unplowed, and city officials said public works clears only designated snow routes — property owners must clear other areas. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in Springfield report rising norovirus cases this winter as the contagious virus causes vomiting and diarrhea in households, schools, and businesses. They advise frequent hand washing and using Tylenol or ibuprofen (for fever or aches) while drinking fluids to prevent dehydration. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas City Royals baseball will return to KY3 with free broadcasts in up to 18 markets (including Springfield) during the 2026 season, and the schedule kicks off on March 30 with the home opener against the Minnesota Twins. KY3
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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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2025 USHA Collegiate Handball Nationals
Feb 18-22 — Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts — Visit for hotel links and more — Compete in the excitement of collegiate handball action!
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Kristin Key Live Performance
8:45 PM — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with musical comedian Kristin Key, star of NBC's 'Bring the Funny'.
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Running From Yeti
7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park — Entry fee varies — Join a winter-themed race with fun and community spirit in Springfield, MO.
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Open Mic Night
7-10 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with both seasoned and first-time comedians showcasing their talent.
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Dev Night: Linux Installation Workshop
6-8 p.m. — efactory — Free entry — Learn to install Linux on your Windows 10 computer and enjoy free pizza.
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~ Native American Proverb
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