Good morning, Springfield.

The Willard Schools Board appointed Chad Mathes, lead pastor at Red Tree Church, to fill a vacant seat after Wes Burrell left; he will be sworn in on Feb.

19. Meanwhile, suburban school boards extended superintendent contracts and Republic named Tyler Overstreet as its new leader after Matt Pearce retired.

Missouri lawmaker Jason Bean introduced a bill on Feb.

3 to shift control of high school sports from MSHSAA to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Senate bill, set for consideration on Feb. 9, would end self-rule (724 schools) and change how sports decisions are made.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe joined Care to Learn's Shop with a Hero event today at the Walmart Supercenter on North Kansas Expressway — helping 185 Springfield Public Schools elementary students receive $100 each for health, hunger, and hygiene products.

Realtor.com data show that in November 2025, single-family home median sale prices in Greene County dropped to $228,750 (a 9.6% decrease from October) while condominiums and townhomes rose 4% and overall residential sales totaled $125.2 million.

Missouri State freshman Kendal Brueggen came up big in a win against Western Kentucky on Saturday at Great Southern Bank Arena (scoring 16 points in the final minutes) as the Lady Bears completed a Conference USA sweep and now look to build on their momentum.

Missouri State Bears fell to Liberty 79-76 on Saturday after coming back from a 20-point deficit in the final minutes.

The team now prepares to bounce back with upcoming home games beginning Feb. 12 at Great Southern Bank Arena.

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.

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.

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!

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'.

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.

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.

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.

GRUPO LOS REHENES Live Concert

8 p.m. — OXO Bar and Grill — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling live music event filled with regional rhythms and vibrant energy.