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Springfield
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal control reported a large lab mix puppy was found near Cherry and National in Springfield; he weighs about 65 pounds, is likely 9 or 10 months old, and shows signs of care—if you recognize him, call animal control at 417-833-3592. KY3
- ➤ Springfield-based Ozarks Food Harvest will lose about $3 million in food this year after the USDA canceled $500 million in government commodities last week, leaving the food bank to rely on donations to serve nearly 70,000 people monthly + support 270 local charities. The agency approved bonus purchases for fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, but the food bank said delivery dates remain unknown. Springfield Daily Citizen
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, two people were shot at a downtown Springfield bar at 620 W. College Street—officers responded around 10 p.m. and treated the injured at a local hospital while no suspect was in custody. KY3
- ➤ Springfield police arrested 19-year-old Quartze Washington — wanted for the murder of 26-year-old Chavez Nguyen near College and Grant in November — in Danville, Illinois while 21-year-old Arshaun Bradley remains at large and Elysha Bedell plus two juveniles were booked on related charges. KSMU
- ➤ Gregory Lee Marsh, a 41 year old felon from Republic, fired a shotgun through the floor of an upstairs apartment in a Greene County building shortly before midnight on March 25, sending a shell into the master bedroom but leaving no one injured and landing him in jail on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous felon and unlawful discharge of a firearm. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are closing the intersection at Galloway and Luster for another month to build a roundabout—causing lane closures and delays for drivers in Springfield. Other projects, including a West Sunshine Street bridge rebuild and the I44 widening that ends in 2027, will also affect road travel and local businesses. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Two political action committees are involved in the Springfield school board race with the April 8 vote set to choose candidates for three-year terms, as United Springfield raised $159,117 with nearly 98% from local donors and Back on Track America raised $42,743 with 79% coming from outside Springfield. Springfield News-Leader
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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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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.
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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.
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Chris Estrada Live
6:30-8 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Two-item minimum purchase — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian and writer Chris Estrada, star of Hulu's 'This Fool'.
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Valparaiso Beacons vs Missouri State Bears Baseball Game
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Hammons Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup while supporting a good cause.
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Soul Shine Mini-Retreat
Soul Shine Mini Retreat is a rejuvenating experience designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit through gentle movement, connection, and intentional self-care. This intimate gathering at Shine invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and radiant from within.
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MSU Baseball vs Valparaiso
1-5 p.m. — Hammons Field — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Missouri State Bears as they take on Valparaiso University in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Movie Matinee: Thomas Crown Affair
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Enjoy a classic heist film featuring Steve McQueen in a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.
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