Good morning, Springfield.

Scouts from the Scouting for Food program placed door hangers on Springfield homes this past weekend as part of a donation drive by Ozarks Food Harvest and the Ozarks Trail Council, asking residents to leave a bag of non-perishable food by 8 a.m. on their porch and they will return on March 29 for more donations—donors may also drop off protein-rich items at centers on South Eastgate and North Cedarbrook with set hours.

Springfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Fremont and Buena Vista Street on Saturday, March 22 at 3:01 p.m.—where David Rodgers, 37, died when his Ford Mustang entered the wrong lane and struck Alyssa Loveland’s 2022 Kia Telluride, leaving her seriously injured.

Starting Tuesday, March 25—candidates for Springfield City Council, school board and Ozark mayor will share their ideas in brief interviews on KSMU Ozarks Public Radio and online.

The nonpartisan Informed Voter Coalition partnered with local media to help voters learn directly about the upcoming April 8 election.

The Springfield-Ozarks chapter of Missouri Jobs With Justice is urging City Council to limit campaign donations to $2,000 to reduce big donor influence.

The group reported that donations over this limit made up about 33% of total funds in the 2023 municipal election and plans to push for an ordinance in July—engaging community groups for support.

Logan-Rogersville ended its state tournament run at Mizzou Arena as both boys and girls teams won third-place games after Friday's semifinal losses— the boys beat Potosi 54-36 and the girls won 60-58 against MICDS.

The Wildcats finished the season with a 28-4 record and strong play from both seniors and underclassmen.

Missouri State lost a close 78-71 game to Minnesota at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield on Jan 24, marking the first home loss of the season and ending the careers of four seniors.

The team finished with a 26-9 record while Minnesota advanced to the WBIT quarterfinals.

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.

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.

Tipps and Obermiller Concert

Experience live music from Tipps and Obermiller at a communal wine house in Springfield, featuring a cozy atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gillioz Jazz Festival

6-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Free entry — Experience jazz imagery and live performances as part of the Gillioz April Artwalk.

Ozarks Beerfest

2-5 p.m. — Springfield Expo Center — All proceeds benefit local charities — Experience the largest beer festival in the region with unlimited samples of over 150 craft brews and more.

The Wizard of Oz Screening

2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Free entry — Experience the timeless classic on the big screen with a heartwarming journey down the yellow brick road.