Good morning, Springfield.

The 36th Lawn and Garden Show is underway at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds until Sunday with 150 vendors and expert talks, while the 44th Sertoma Chili Cook Off opens tomorrow at the Springfield Expo Center with 60 booths, live music and an auction to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

Springfield-Greene County Library historians (using 1865 court records and period newspaper ads) uncovered evidence that Wild Bill Hickok likely stood on the southwest corner of Park Central Square during his shootout with Davis Tutt.

Researchers are reviewing the findings for potential marker updates.

Local historians at the Springfield-Greene County Library District have uncovered new evidence that challenges the long-held view of the 1865 Wild Bill Hickok vs. Davis Tutt shootout location, finding that Hickok stood on the southwest rather than the southeast corner plus court records show Tutt was in court that morning.

Cattle ranchers in the Ozarks are preparing for spring amid rising fertilizer costs and unpredictable weather.

In Lawrence County, ranchers like Nathan Isakson and the Callisons are adjusting budgets to cope with drought effects and storm damage while urging consumers to support local beef.

On Friday, over 50 community leaders visited Harrison Elementary for Springfield Public Schools' Principal for a Day event, where they shadowed the principal and toured classrooms; Missouri State Representative Betsy Fogle said she valued the firsthand look at local education.

Mercy changed its VBAC policy this week so that OB/GYNs now oversee high-risk deliveries instead of midwives — prompting some local mothers, including Ashley Jenkins, to seek new care for low-intervention births.

Missouri State’s Collaborative Care Clinic in Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall offers free speech-language, counseling, audiology and psychology services with licensed providers plus graduate students gaining real-world training; the clinic, which opened January 26, provides care without income guidelines and may request donations for counseling.

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.

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

7-11 p.m. — Juanita K. Hammons Hall — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Brad Williams.

Shamrock Shuffle

8 AM – 12 PM — Park Central Square — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the annual sprint through Downtown Springfield.

Missouri USA Wrestling - Sunday

7 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — $39 Adult, $28 Child — Experience an action-packed day of wrestling with weekend tickets available.

Springfield Carnival of Ink 2026

12-8 p.m. — Springfield Expo Center — $22.75-$66.00 — Explore the vibrant world of ink and art at this all-ages carnival.