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Springfield
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During Child Abuse Prevention Month, local groups and government leaders met at Greene County Family Justice Center to discuss how community resources can aid families and children and to stress the need for early intervention to prevent abuse. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Torch Electronics will suspend its slot machine operations today in Missouri after a criminal investigation led the Attorney General to advise customers to stop using the devices. Springfield Daily Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A three-part series details Springfield's role in naming Route 66, tracing back to a 1926 telegram sent during a busy Rotary convention. The piece also explores local efforts for better roads and previews centennial celebrations coming April 30-May 3. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ A new sculpture called 'Ghost of the Colonial Hotel' was installed at the former site on the corner of St. Louis and Jefferson in Springfield. It appears ahead of the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration on April 30 — marking the anniversary of the telegram that set the route’s number. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Internship opportunities for college students have increased at Missouri State University as more than 90 employers participated in a career fair last month & the career center reported early job offers for students despite a national trend for hiring experienced candidates. KY3
- ➤ MU purchased a 77,000-sqft building at 3737 E. Battlefield Road on Jack Henry’s Springfield campus for its School of Medicine expansion. The new facility will help the school welcome its first-year students in 2027 and double its medical student enrollment. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield is replacing over 60 wayfinding signs with the new city flag and colors to prepare for the Route 66 Centennial at the end of April (project cost is $230K with $60K from the state’s Department of Tourism), according to Traffic Engineer Chad Zickefoose. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe attended Centerstone’s grand opening on Thursday (North National Avenue) as its new Youth Resiliency Campus launched to serve at-risk youth ages 12 to 18 around the clock. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Cardinals beat the Tulsa Drillers 8-5 in their home opener at Hammons Field on Tuesday, Apr. 7 and moved to a 4-0 season start. Missouri State alum Brandt Thompson earned the win on the mound. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Mizzou baseball beat ranked Kentucky and Missouri State on Apr. 9, sparking excitement among local fans — the win adds to growing buzz around college sports. Updates on the basketball scene will be shared as more details emerge. KY3
- ➤ Missouri State University athletics finished a strong first year in Conference USA (with promising performance) and Athletics Director Patrick Ransdell outlined future plans on April 9. KY3
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Big Boogie & JaYy Wick Concert
7 PM — Springfield, MO — $50.00-$135.00 — Experience an electrifying night of music with top artists in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Stone Cold and The Jackal Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of comedy and music with soap opera stars Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson.
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Meet the Morgan Horse
1-4 p.m. — Pinegar Arena — $5 carriage rides — Experience horse demos and fun family activities at this lively event.
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Spring Dance Concert: Bloom Revue
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $0 to $30.50 — Enjoy a vibrant variety dance concert featuring local talent and choreography.
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Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off Celebration
April 30th — Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque — Varied pricing — Celebrate a century of Route 66 with concerts, parades, and community events in Springfield.
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Becky Robinson Live
8-11 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience high-energy comedy from LA-based sensation Becky Robinson as she brings her unique characters to the stage.
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Let's Drive Campaign
12-1 p.m. — The Library Center — Free entry — Attend a class to transform your business ideas into actionable plans with expert guidance.
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Comedian Shelly Belly
6-10 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of relatable laughs with the renowned comedian Shelly Belly in an intimate setting.
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Springfield Indian Artifact Show
May 8-9 — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Entry fee may apply — Explore prehistoric artifacts and connect with local history enthusiasts.
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William Montgomery Live Comedy Show
6:00 PM - 12:45 AM — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian William Montgomery, known for his appearances on the hit podcast 'Kill Tony'.
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