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Springfield
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Renew Missouri launched a free weatherization program to offer energy efficiency upgrades for qualifying low-income Springfield residents receiving City Utilities service, announced today. Eligible households can apply online to lower their utility bills + improve home comfort. Springfield News-Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DISH customers in Springfield can again watch KY3, KSPR, and the Ozarks CW locally. Gray Media secured an agreement to restore the channels effective immediately, ensuring access to local news, weather, and sports. KY3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artsfest returns downtown Springfield this weekend with live art, music, and displays along Walnut Street. The event runs Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a $5 fee (free for children 5 and under) to support local arts programming. KY3
- ➤ On Friday, the historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge lit up with colorful LED lights during the Red, White & Bridge Bash celebrating the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff plus the event featured jazz music, a car show and a drone display, and the renovated bridge is expected to open for pedestrians this summer. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ On Saturday, May 2, the third day of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration showcased classic cars along Commercial Street with a re-dedication of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge at 10 a.m., and featured local food, live music, a screening at the Fox Theatre, and shuttle service along Boonville Avenue. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Renegade, bred in Springfield by local businessman Robert Low, finished a neck behind Golden Tempo at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday — showing promise despite a bump at the start and setting up a potential rematch in the Preakness on May 16. Springfield Daily Citizen
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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.
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Springfield Indian Artifact Show
May 8-9 — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Entry fee may apply — Explore prehistoric artifacts and connect with local history enthusiasts.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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Honor Flight 5K for Flights
8-11 a.m. — Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park — Entry starting at $25 — Participate to honor veterans and support their journey to memorials in Washington, D.C.
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Ginger Billy Live Comedy Show
6 PM – 12 AM — Springfield, MO — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor of Ginger Billy, a viral sensation from rural South Carolina.
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Overnight Ghost Hunt at Pythian Castle
7 PM-3 AM — Pythian Castle — Entry fee applies — Explore the historic Pythian Castle through guided investigations and storytelling.
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