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Springfield
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a mayoral proclamation, May 10 was declared Neighborhood Youth Sports Day in Springfield as families gathered at Grant Beach Park to enjoy the 18th season of the local sports league — which offers soccer, flag football, and baseball for just $10 per child — and celebrate community unity. OzarksFirst.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 10, a bicyclist died near Broadmoor Street and Glenstone Avenue when 78-year-old Ann Schonert turned right in her 2012 Mazda 3—Springfield Police said the investigation is ongoing. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Police Department is offering a free one-day motorcycle safety course called Share the Road on May 17 to help riders improve their skills—applications must be received by noon on May 15 from those with a valid motorcycle endorsement and a street-legal motorcycle. KY3
- ➤ State Rep. Betsy Fogle will run for the vacant state Senate seat in 2026 when Lincoln Hough retires, and she said her campaign will focus on lowering living costs, making streets safer, and improving access to health care and schools for Springfield families. Springfield Daily Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA warned people not to buy or use products containing tianeptine—an opioid called gas station heroin because it is found in dietary supplements like Tianaa, Zaza, Neptune’s Fix, Pegasus and TD Red. A Missouri House bill to restrict the drug failed, and health experts explained that high doses may lead to confusion, dizziness and even death. KY3
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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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DEK of Hearts Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Sidebar Springfield — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a blend of country, pop, and bluegrass from a talented local trio.
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