Daily
Springfield
Friday, February 28th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Missouri, golf cart usage on county roads is regulated by a complex set of local ordinances requiring permits in some areas, with state law restricting operation on state or federal highways. KY3
- ➤ Springfield City Utilities is addressing two water main breaks on the westside to restore normal water service. KY3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's Department of Workforce and Economic Vitality secures a $150,000 grant to enhance job training in education, healthcare, and construction, aiming to alleviate local workforce shortages. KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Missouri, a bipartisan coalition is advancing an initiative for a constitutional amendment to ensure citizen-led initiatives are not altered by lawmakers, with upcoming town halls for public input. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ The Greene County Commission is deliberating on providing a loan to the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board to cover consulting fees required to complete an essential report. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The Missouri Public Service Commission has initiated an investigation into the billing and customer service practices of Liberty Utilities following numerous complaints. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Logan Sanders commits to Evangel for college basketball, enhancing Greenwood's postseason aspirations with his performance. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Cady Pauley, a former high school basketball star from Milan, Missouri, transferred back to her home state to play for the Missouri State Lady Bears, embracing a new role under Coach Beth Cunningham after initially committing and then playing for Virginia. Springfield Daily Citizen
-
4th Annual Winter Indoor Bike Show & Swap Meet in SWMO
The 4th Annual SWMO Winter Indoor Bike Show & Swap Meet features two floors filled with motorcycles and vendors, along with food service and a bar for attendees throughout the event.
-
Movie Matinee: Annie Hall Screening
Join us for a screening of the 1977 film Annie Hall, which explores the complexities of modern romance through the eyes of comedian Alvy Singer.
-
Krista Meadows at Bugsy Malone's Thursday Concert Series
Krista Meadows performs original music at Dan Fritz's Thursday Night Concert Series in Springfield.
-
2025 Missouri Winter Games at Cooper Tennis Complex
The Missouri Winter Games will feature a variety of indoor pickleball events from singles to doubles across multiple age and skill divisions.
-
Jurassic Quest - Springfield
Experience an interactive dinosaur-themed event featuring activities like playing with baby dinosaurs and excavating, suitable for families.
-
Jurassic Quest: A Dinosaur Adventure
Experience a family-friendly dinosaur-themed event featuring baby dino play zones, fossil excavation activities, and educational exhibits.
-
Live Comedy Show with Jonnie W
Jonnie W. delivers a unique blend of music and stand-up comedy in a live performance at the Blue Room Comedy Club, appealing to fans of live entertainment.
-
Joe Dombrowski Live Performance
Comedian Joe 'Mr.D' Dombrowski, known for his viral April Fools prank, brings his engaging comedy performance to the Blue Room Comedy Club.
-
TUKS Camerata Concert featuring Local High School Choirs
The University of Pretoria's TUKS Camerata, alongside notable choirs from Nixa and Republic High Schools, will perform in a concert at Juanita K. Hammons Hall.
-
Missouri State Bears vs Southern Illinois Edwardsville Cougars Baseball Game
The Missouri State Bears baseball team will face off against the Southern Illinois Edwardsville Cougars at Hammons Field in Springfield, MO.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Springfield
Welcome to the Daily Springfield, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springfield, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Springfield, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springfield and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Springfield
A free Springfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspringfieldnews.com/sitemap