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Springfield
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 17, Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Jameson Irish Whiskey will offer 500 free Lyft rides in Springfield as part of the Safe Home After Every Occasion program + promote safe travel. Riders can use code BBGSTPAT26 for up to a $30 ride from 10 a.m. until midnight Tuesday. KY3
- ➤ On Thursday, Mar. 12, James River Church sent grocery bags home with students at four Springfield and four Joplin elementary schools before spring break. The non-denominational church, based in Ozark (serving about 11,500 weekly), aimed to help families in need. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is delivering tarps, totes, food and water to communities in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois after multiple tornadoes caused fatalities and home losses, as it aims to ease material and emotional distress in the affected areas. KY3
- ➤ Springfield Community Gardens received a $959,000 federal grant to fund its Fresh Links project, linking food hubs in Springfield, Kansas City and St. Louis to address food insecurity. The program will train local farmers to bundle and ship products (Missouri State University will study the impact and produce a documentary). KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target’s new, larger store on west Springfield opened ahead of schedule at 3444 W. Sunshine St. The grand opening will take place Sunday, March 15, with shoppers set to enjoy a modern layout, drive-thru pickup, and shop-in-shop experiences from Apple, CVS, and Starbucks. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Buffalo Wild Wings Go opened in Ozark on Mar. 10 at 1479 W. South St. for takeout and delivery with limited dine-in seating (the franchise plans to expand with at least two more locations around Springfield). Springfield Daily Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mermaids return to Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield where visitors can interact from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; additional sessions are scheduled Mar. 18 to 22 and Mar. 27 to 29 (ticketed admission required). Springfield Daily Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alison Roffers, counseling director for Springfield Public Schools, was named a Belonging Champion by Harmony Academy at National University during a virtual event on March 11, honoring her work to boost student belonging and positive behavior across the district. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greene County employers can sign up for Child Care Works, a childcare pilot program facilitated by Community Partnership of the Ozarks that splits costs among employees, employers, and the state today; the program (supported by a $2.5 million state investment) aims to ease childcare challenges and improve workforce retention. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sixth-seeded Missouri State Lady Bears beat Middle Tennessee 69-66 on Thursday at Propst Arena in Huntsville + they will face FIU on Friday at 8:30 p.m., clinching their ninth straight 20-win season. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Missouri State football players completed drills at Plaster Stadium on Thursday, March 12 to impress NFL scouts ahead of the upcoming draft — though the results were not released. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The Missouri Tigers will face the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC Tournament Thursday at 11:30 p.m. CST in Nashville, Tennessee. The rematch follows a January win by Missouri (73-68) and promises a competitive game. KY3
- ➤ Evangel's women's basketball team will host its first NAIA national tournament round today at AGFinancial Arena—led by standout forward Heaven Shockley—after winning the KCAC tournament on March 2. The team, now ranked No. 12 nationally, will play Oklahoma Science and Arts at 5 p.m. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Hillcrest junior Kyrese Simpson was named Athlete of the Week after making a buzzer beater at the blue and gold tournament and a go-ahead bucket in the district championship — he said he prefers to have the ball in the final moments of the game. KY3
- ➤ Today the Hillcrest Hornets face the Jefferson City Helias Crusaders in a game to secure a Final 4 berth in high school basketball (KY3 report). KY3
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Shamrock Shuffle
8 AM – 12 PM — Park Central Square — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the annual sprint through Downtown Springfield.
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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.
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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.
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Zach Rushing: The Redneck Logic Tour
7 PM — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of uncensored humor with comedian Zach Rushing as he shares his Southern tales.
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Josh Blue Stand-Up Show
7-10:15 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Minimum 2-item purchase required — Experience the comedic genius of Josh Blue, renowned for his improvisational skills and unique humor.
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Josh Blue Live Comedy Show
6-10 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience Josh Blue's unique humor and engaging performance that breaks down stereotypes.
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Todd Barry Live at Springfield Comedy Club
7-11 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Two-item minimum — Enjoy a night of smart, unpretentious humor from the master of deadpan comedy.
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Sounds Pretty Good Combo
7-9 p.m. — The Stardust Ballroom — $12 per seat — Enjoy a delightful evening of music at this cocktail table seating event.
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