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Springfield
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters rescued a resident in a house fire on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the 300 block of South New near Missouri State University and transported the victim to a local hospital while investigators worked to determine the cause amid high winds. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mother’s Brewing opened a new restaurant called The Bread Box in February at 215 S. Grant Ave in its 40,000-square-foot warehouse; the space offers small bites with beer and consolidates its coffee operations for private events—helping to ease taproom crowding during bad weather. Springfield Daily Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 9-year-old male Malayan tiger named Cinta, born in California, joins Dickerson Park Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ species survival plan—he is acclimating to his new home and is not yet on exhibit. His critically endangered species has only 100 to 250 tigers remaining in the wild. Springfield News-Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drury University President Jeff Frederick discussed his first year as president and plans for local collaboration during a podcast interview with host Tom Carlson. The conversation highlighted rising enrollment and strategies to avoid the problems that have affected other small colleges. Springfield Daily Citizen
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new prescribed burn group will help local landowners restore prairies and improve wildlife habitat with controlled burns. The group will meet on April 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center (4601 Nature Center Way). Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CU is working to restore power today in Springfield as high winds damage utility poles and bring trees down onto power lines, leaving more than two dozen areas without service and several hundred customers affected. Crews will remain on standby through the night—moving rapidly to repair outages as wind continues and weather changes are expected. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ On March 18, the City Council approved a deal with BNSF to raise the Jefferson Avenue footbridge by three feet using $2 million, and construction will begin in April. The project—set to add about three months to the overall timeline—will finish in early 2026 with new elevators and rehabilitated structure, all while keeping the bridge's historic look. Springfield Daily Citizen
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Springfield, Missouri
This interactive self-guided event combines elements of a scavenger hunt, adventure race, and informative walking tour, suitable for all ages and designed to be both entertaining and educational.
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Concert Featuring KB
KB will perform at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, offering an evening of live music.
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Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving
10 AM - 9 PM | Jersey Mike's Subs | 100% of sales go to support the Child Advocacy Center | Enjoy a meal while helping vulnerable children in the community.
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Learn to Play Monkey Palace at Bricks & Minifigs
6-7:30 p.m. — Village Meeple Board Game Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate the return of Monkey Palace with a fun strategy game and snacks for all ages.
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Tipps and Obermiller Concert
Experience live music from Tipps and Obermiller at a communal wine house in Springfield, featuring a cozy atmosphere.
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Jeremy Piven Live
1 PM — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticket discounts available — Catch comedian Jeremy Piven in a lively performance at Springfield's local venue.
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On-Site Tour at The Waterford at Ironbridge
Experience a guided tour of The Waterford at Ironbridge, showcasing top-notch amenities and highly rated senior living services including exceptional meals and activities.
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Movie Matinee: Moonstruck
2-4 p.m. | Gillioz Theatre | Combo ticket available | Enjoy the classic film Moonstruck featuring Cher and Nicolas Cage as love intertwines in an Italian-American family.
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SEArenity Yoga
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Bass Pro Shops — $16 — Experience an hour of relaxation with restorative yoga amidst an open ocean exhibit.
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Gillioz Jazz Festival
6-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Free entry — Experience jazz imagery and live performances as part of the Gillioz April Artwalk.
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