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Springfield
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield-Greene County Library District Friends of the Library held a book sale from April 30 through May 4 that generated $204,739.85 and became the fourth highest profit sale to date—volunteers worked hard despite a preview night canceled by a power outage from April 29 storms. OzarksFirst.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Cortez Wallace, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for knocking a security guard unconscious at the downtown Park Central Branch Library last April—he was sentenced on May 6 to 12 years in prison—and the guard was taken to the emergency room. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ On May 5, a Springfield federal court concluded a brief trial when 65-year-old former U.S. Army Reservist John Michael Bradley abruptly halted proceedings to plead guilty to charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor and illicit sexual conduct during his deployment in Honduras in 2005 and 2006+ he now faces a sentence of at least 30 years in prison. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. District Court Judge M. Douglas Harpool said Missouri did not fix long call wait times that stopped eligible residents from getting SNAP help. He ordered the state to meet rules—such as cutting wait times to 20 minutes for 90% of calls—and make big improvements within six months. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Residents in Greene County are asked to report damage from the April 29 storms to help the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management apply for a disaster declaration—calls should include location details, extent of damage, and contact information. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman led a long debate that blocked a Missouri child care bill meant to give nearly $70 million in annual tax credits while she proposed a $10,000 credit for stay at home parents. Other senators focused on a gun law instead and set aside the measure after three hours of discussion — leaving the child care plan stalled. Springfield News-Leader
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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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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.
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Movie Matinee: Thelma & Louise
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & combo vouchers available — Enjoy a classic film about two women's adventurous flight from the law.
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74th USHA National Four-Wall Championships
May 22 - May 26 — Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts — Entry fee varies — Watch top handball athletes compete in one of the nation's premier championships.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Jeremiah Watkins
6:30-8 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Jeremiah Watkins known for his unique off-the-cuff style.
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