Daily
Springfield
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7 p.m., Headline Productions starts a free concert series at Park Central Square with a show by Sean Clavin & The Dirty Truth (no food trucks or vendors will be present) to bring folks downtown for music and local shopping. The concerts will run nearly every Saturday from May through September, except June 14 and Aug. 9 when the square hosts other special events. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Thousands in Springfield are still without power as nearly 300 utility workers work 16-hour shifts today to fix downed lines and poles due to severe storm damage. Neighbors are sharing resources and helping each other while homeowners repair wiring (a required step before power can be reconnected). OzarksFirst.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Fire Department responded to a house fire around 4:00 a.m. Friday on the 1200 block of West Chase Street — three residents who were outside escaped with minor smoke inhalation as firefighters quickly controlled the blaze and the American Red Cross began assisting while investigators probe the cause. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ A 24-year-old motorcyclist (not wearing a helmet) died after hitting a marked downed tree (cones placed after strong winds) on West Madison Street at 2:30 a.m. on May 1 when trees fell on Springfield roadways on April 29. Springfield News-Leader
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Greene County prosecutors charged Kenneth John Lowry with a class D felony for stealing the 5-foot bronze statue 'Summer Dancer' from Dominion Gardens on Historic Walnut Street at around 6 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2024 — he allegedly used tools found in his vehicle to cut the statue and hide parts in a crawl space, which led authorities to recover and repair it — according to charging documents. Springfield Daily Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Regional Arts Council is hosting Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street today — the event will run until tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with over 100 artists, food, and live performances. Tickets cost $5, and children 5 and under are free. Springfield Daily Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Danielle O’Neil, a physical education teacher at Sherwood Elementary, was named Springfield Public Schools' 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at Friday night's Celebrate SPS event—she will now compete in the regional competition and was recently honored as the 2025 Central District Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. KY3
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Midwest Muscle 5th Annual Car Show
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Allison Sports Town — Pre-registration required — Experience the best cars in the Midwest at an action-packed show for all ages.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Springfield
Welcome to the Daily Springfield, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springfield, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Springfield, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springfield and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Springfield
A free Springfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspringfieldnews.com/sitemap