Good morning, Springfield.

Joe and Lora Still have soft opened Big Baby Bagels in the Historic Rountree neighborhood after closing Skully’s ramen shop; the new shop at 1427 E.

Cherry St. serves eight signature bagels plus in-house cream cheeses and will hold its grand opening in early May.

Charity Fent, a self-taught baker known for her fondant decoration, opened her brick-and-mortar cake design store at Brentwood Shopping Center (2648 S.

Glenstone Ave.) on May 5, 2021. She runs a busy cash-and-carry operation offering cupcakes, cake pops, and gooey butter cakes while gaining Food Network exposure.

At Dickerson Park Zoo, Kayleigh Anderson shares facts about uromastyx lizards (known for their distinct scales) for visitors, offering locals a chance to learn about these unique reptiles.

Missouri State University will honor distinguished alumni on April 25 at the Bears of Distinction dinner held at the Christopher S.

Bond Learning Center at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center—tickets are $40 and nominations for the 2027 awards are now open.

University of Missouri-Columbia will launch a new four-year medical school at a site off Battlefield Road near Highway 65 with help from CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield.

Admissions for the 2027-28 year open in May and a ribbon-cutting is set for June 24 at 4 p.m. (event details confirmed).

Missouri students competed at Show-Me SCIENCE, the first science and engineering contest for grades 6-12, held April 15-16 at St. Charles Community College.

Four top winners from Central High, Rock Bridge, Liberty, & Greenwood Laboratory School will advance to the International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix starting May 9.

Springfield Fire Department launched a literacy initiative with Great Southern Bank and a $4,000 Community Matters Grant to offer free books to children at its monthly Story Time with Firefighters at Fire Station 3.14 in the Discovery Center; additional sessions are scheduled from May 15 onward.

Noah Mendlinger, Dakota Harris, and Chase Davis strive for a big league move while helping elevate the Cardinals despite a slow start this season; the team plays today (11:15 a.m.) at Hammons Field against Midland.

A work crew removed the Hammons Field signage ahead of tomorrow’s Cardinals press conference at 8:30 a.m. at the stadium’s main entrance, where officials will reveal planned changes.

Meet the Morgan Horse

1-4 p.m. — Pinegar Arena — $5 carriage rides — Experience horse demos and fun family activities at this lively event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Springfield Indian Artifact Show

May 8-9 — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Entry fee may apply — Explore prehistoric artifacts and connect with local history enthusiasts.

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'.

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield

7-10 a.m. — Truman Elementary School — Registration required — Run through Springfield in a fun-filled family event with races for all ages.

43rd Mid America Street Rod Nationals

May 22 - 24 — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Varies by activity — Celebrate classic cars and street rod culture with a weekend full of fun for car enthusiasts and families alike.