Good morning, Springfield.

Police arrested a student at Nixa High School after an unloaded handgun and a box of ammo were found in the student’s backpack — officials say there was no intent to use the weapon and the incident is under investigation.

Kathry Rose Todd pleaded guilty in January and was sentenced to three years in prison on April 21st at Greene County Circuit Court for an assault charge stemming from a 2024 shooting at a Division Street business—she tossed a soda can during an argument inside the store.

Comedian Chris D’Elia will perform at the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield on Saturday, September 20 as part of his Multiverse Tour—tickets will go on sale on April 25 at noon.

Missouri State University will host a free President's Concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Juanita K.

Hammons Hall where associate choral studies director Erin Plisco will conduct nearly 300 performers in works by Jocelyn Hagen and Adolphus Hailstork. Jocelyn Hagen's composition The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci features video projections—elements from Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks—to enhance the visual experience.

The James River Basin Partnership is holding an Earth Day trash cleanup along Lake Springfield and the James River today.

Over 80 pre-registered volunteers will work on land—rain has kept them from using kayaks and canoes.

The Springfield Plateau Prescribed Burn Association met Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center to discuss how controlled burns helped return the land to natural prairies and savannahs+President Bob Elworth, who has used fire on his own land for 40 years, said the meeting welcomed anyone interested in learning safe burning techniques and aimed to involve more young people.

On Earth Day, Springfield Conservation & Nature Center staff removed invasive bush honeysuckle from its 79-acre site to restore native habitats—efforts that opened the canopy and allowed wildflowers and saplings to grow across five ecosystems.

Now that taxes are filed, Springfield residents should shred or safely store old documents with sensitive personal information and keep tax records on a flash drive.

The IRS advises keeping simple returns for three years while experts say for more complicated filings you should hold documents for up to ten years — cleaning out file cabinets also helps prevent fraud.

On April 21, Springfield welcomed a new mayor when Jeff Schrag was sworn in to replace term-limited Ken McClure, who ended a 51-year public service career.

Bruce Adib-Yazdi and other newly sworn council members—elected on April 8—offered parting words as outgoing Councilmember Matthew Simpson reflected on his service.

Stephen Paul Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — The Riff — Refunds available until 7 days prior — Enjoy a night of toe-tapping country tunes with Nashville star Stephen Paul.

CVMA Mouse Races

6-10 p.m. — Veteran Event Center — $15.00 — Enjoy thrilling races and support local veterans in need at this fun-packed charity event.

The Little Mermaid Musical

2-6 p.m. — Springfield Little Theatre — Suitable for all ages — Experience the underwater adventure of Ariel in this enchanting musical filled with beloved songs.

Springfield Cardinals vs Northwest Arkansas Naturals

11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. — Hammons Field — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of a live baseball game with the Springfield Cardinals taking on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Brown Bag Concert Series: Missouri State Opera Theatre

12-1 p.m. — John Goodman Amphitheatre — Free entry — Experience the award-winning Missouri State Opera Theatre in a captivating performance showcasing student talent.

Taco de SOMO 2025

6-9 p.m. — Farmers Park Apartments — Free entry — Enjoy a taco festival where local chefs compete for the title of Taco Champion while supporting a great cause.

Jeremy Camp Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $25 to $149.75 — Experience the uplifting music of Jeremy Camp with a night of inspirational songs and stories.

Payton Smith Live Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Midnight Rodeo — Ticket info available — Experience the rising star Payton Smith and his captivating blend of country music.

Acres Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — The Regency Live — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the passionate live performance of Acres that resonates with the audience from start to finish.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Reserved seating — Experience the electrifying blues mastery of Grammy-winning legends Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush.