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Springfield
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A six-vehicle crash on US-160 two miles south of Nixa on Thursday night left one person dead and three seriously injured—state highway patrol said a motorcycle swerved into oncoming traffic, triggering a chain reaction that sent a Pontiac head-on and caused others to be taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ A Springfield woman, Jennifer Collier, 43, was hit on May 4 when a Nissan Armada struck her bicycle at West Bypass and College Street, and she died on May 9—Springfield police are still investigating the crash. OzarksFirst.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield police responded at 10 p.m. on Thursday to reports of a drive-by shooting at Kensington Park Apartments on 1735 W. Bennett where shots fired from a vehicle damaged one apartment building but no one was injured (suspects remain unidentified and potential charges include unlawful use of a weapon and assault). OzarksFirst.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brick Convention is coming to the Springfield Expo Center today and Sunday, May 11—featuring large LEGO models, interactive building areas and guest appearances from local experts. Organizers say the event will attract fans of all ages and support charity through part of its proceeds. Springfield Daily Citizen
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ High egg prices have many Springfield residents flocking to backyard chickens, with some buying from hatcheries and others renting them—each effort aimed at securing a steady egg supply. KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers met at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on May 8 in Springfield to discuss a bill that would legalize video lottery terminals and tax their revenues. Supporters say the change could help fund public programs—while opponents worry it would not stop illegal gambling without stronger enforcement. Springfield Daily Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local veterinarian Dr. Philip Brown advises that cat and dog owners use tick, flea and heartworm preventatives year-round to protect pets from bobcat fever—a parasitic infection spread by ticks after biting bobcats. He noted that ticks can survive cold weather and stressed that the disease does not spread directly between cats. KY3
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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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Field Trip Film Screening: Finding Nemo
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Tickets from $5 — Enjoy a classic animated adventure as Marlin embarks on a quest to find his son Nemo.
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Trent Prewitt Live at Pappy's Place
6 PM – 12 AM — Pappy's Place — Entry cost TBA — Enjoy an evening of country music with Trent Prewitt and his fabulous 7-piece band.
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