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Springfield
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ John Reppert, owner of Complete Diesel and Auto Repair in Nixa, experienced an EF-0 tornado on Tuesday that tore the roof off his shop and scattered tools and vehicles while he and his two sons took cover—neighbors and local officials helped with immediate recovery efforts and permit processing for repairs. The community's support helped ease the shock as Reppert recovered from the dangerous event. OzarksFirst.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Drury University will hold a Celebration of Life for longtime professor Rabindra Roy, who died on Feb. 27 and helped start Hem Sheela Model School in India in 1995—he served as a mentor for over 50 years. The event will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Stone Chapel and will be followed by a reception at the O’Reilly Enterprise Center with speeches from former presidents. Springfield News-Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms toppled the 150-200-year-old Horton Alexander Hackberry tree—the first tree designated under the Tree City USA program—in Jordan Valley Park on Tuesday morning. The tree was partly named for Jan Knauer Horton, the first executive director of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday storms knocked out power for 50,000 homes and businesses in Springfield and left several street lights and traffic signals dark Wednesday morning—one intersection along Sunshine Street at Moore Road remained completely out while another had a blinking red light. KY3
- ➤ City Utilities of Springfield (CU) is working to restore power after the largest outage since the 2007 ice storm, with 23,000 customers still without power at 11:00 a.m. today. Crews declared an emergency to get mutual aid and warn that the work will take a long time. OzarksFirst.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Movie Matinee: Three Amigos
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Enjoy a classic comedy featuring three silent film stars mistaken for heroes.
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Danae Hays at Gillioz Theatre
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an entertaining theater experience with Danae Hays in Springfield.
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Springfield, MO Brick Convention LEGO Fan Expo
10 AM – 5 PM — Springfield Expo Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the greatest LEGO fan event with creative building activities for all ages.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid
2-6 p.m. — Springfield Little Theatre — G rated — Dive into a dazzling underwater adventure with Ariel and her friends in this enchanting musical.
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Springfield Cardinals Game Against Amarillo Sod Poodles
11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. — Hammons Field — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a fun day of minor league baseball action with the Springfield Cardinals.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles at Springfield Cardinals
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Hammons Field — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game featuring the Amarillo Sod Poodles against the Springfield Cardinals.
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Unite for Bleeding Disorders
The Midwest Hemophilia Association will host their annual walk Saturday, June, 28, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Springfield Botanical Garden in Nathanael-Green Park. Open to the public, this day is about more than fundraising...it's a day to UNITE for hope, Unite for community, and UNITE to make a difference for people diagnosed with bleeding disorders!
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