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Springfield
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Teresa Ross, one of Eden Village I’s first unsheltered residents, died on April 28 at a Marshfield nursing home at 70. Community coordinator Kelbi Schlueter said plans will be made soon to hold a celebration of life—fitting for a woman known for her spunky spirit and giving nature. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief team set up a food truck at the Red Cross office on the 1400 block of West Bypass at Division Street to offer a hot meal for those still without power after Tuesday's storms. The team served lunch earlier and served dinner on Thursday night until 7 p.m. while planning to continue meal service until power is restored. KY3
- ➤ Springfield’s Convoy of Hope is giving out groceries and water for citizens affected by Tuesday’s storms. The supplies will be available today at Central Assembly of God Church from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. — they will continue until the stock runs out. OzarksFirst.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John Kenneth Carlson, 50, of Springfield, was sentenced to four years in prison by a Greene County Circuit Court judge on April 28 after his eighth DWI conviction, which came after he crashed his motorcycle while driving drunk in west Springfield on October 21 — tests showed his blood alcohol level was .258%. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The Springfield Police Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 20-year-old Madison Marie Muse who disappeared on April 28 around 9 p.m. — she was last seen with two men and her family remains concerned as police search for her. KY3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, after the April 29 storms caused tree damage, Springfield Environmental Services is waiving brush disposal fees and scaling up operations at the Yardwaste Recycling Center and Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill to help residents and businesses dispose of debris. The facilities will be open from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. through Monday May 5 and will accept small residential loads at the recycling center and larger debris at the burn site. KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in Greene County whose homes became uninhabitable from the April 29 storm may be eligible for property tax relief — the assessor’s office will adjust taxable values while repairs continue if proper documentation is submitted. Affected residents should file the Destroyed Residential Property Claim Form and update their personal property assessment by May 9. Springfield News-Leader
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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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Rodney Carrington Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with multitalented comedian Rodney Carrington.
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