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Springfield
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deseree Vaughn said her dogs (Xena and Radar) vanished from the backyard shed near National and Division the day after Thanksgiving nearly five months ago and her family is still searching for clues; she asks anyone with information to call her (4176934880). KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UScellular announced it will cut about 4,100 jobs nationwide, including in Missouri, when its wireless operation is sold to T-Mobile; job cuts will begin on June 2 as T-Mobile plans to offer most affected workers new positions. KY3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City will hold three guided tours of the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill this month — April 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., April 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. and April 30 from 10 to noon — to let residents learn how the facility manages waste and boosts recycling efforts. KSMU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at a church along the interstate in Springfield to start $70.7 million improvements to I-44—moved indoors due to rain, the event featured a quick bucket dirt-dump to mark the beginning. The project will add a third lane in each direction, replace three bridges, and include a pedestrian underpass with trail upgrades between Highways 13 and 65. KSMU
- ➤ The Greene County Highway Department has 23 full-time vacancies that cut its mower fleet in half for the mowing season starting later this month — crews will mow only a single pass along the roadway right of way before finishing cleanup in winter to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Last week, inspectors checked health codes at Springfield restaurants and school cafeterias from March 31 through April 4—multiple facilities recorded priority violations for issues like improper food storage and temperature control, with some issues corrected on site and others set for reinspection. OzarksFirst.com
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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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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
1-11 p.m. — Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center — Price per team — Embark on a fun and interactive scavenger hunt adventure through Springfield's attractions.
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Springfield Cardinals vs Arkansas Travelers
6:35 PM – 10:59 PM — Hammons Field — Tickets Required — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between local favorites and rivals.
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Local Authors Expo
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Nixa Community Branch Library — Free entry — Celebrate local stories with authors and discover your next favorite book.
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Easter Buffet at The Ozark Mill
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM — The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms — All-you-can-eat — Indulge in a festive spring buffet featuring various stations.
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Vegan Sushi Night
6-8 p.m. — Craft Sushi — Cost varies — Celebrate Earth Day with delicious vegan sushi and connect with fellow vegans.
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