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Springfield
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Zachary M. Walker (38), a former postal worker, pleaded guilty in federal court to breaking into a local post office and stealing mail; he used his knowledge of the building's security codes to bypass controls. KY3
- ➤ Tina Louise Yager, a 66-year-old Nixa woman, pleaded guilty on May 14 to wire fraud and making false claims as she filed bogus tax returns for Jackson Hewitt customers—she added a fake dependent to boost refunds and kept $16,850—while working on unsupervised probation for an earlier credit card fraud. Springfield Daily Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Police Department will offer the Share the Road course Saturday, May 17 to help experienced motorcyclists learn safe riding techniques—participants must have a valid motorcycle endorsement, proper gear, and a street‐legal motorcycle. Additional course dates are set for June 14, September 6, and October 11. KSMU
- ➤ Springfield Public Schools will end classes on Friday, May 23 with an early release—students will return on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and summer officially begins on Sunday, June 1 while the astronomical start is on June 20. Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 26 and many locals see the holiday weekend as the unofficial start of summer. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Supreme Court will soon decide whether local governments can add extra sales tax on recreational marijuana and could rule by May 27. A Florissant dispensary charges nearly 21% in total tax—raising concerns that counties may lose up to $2.4 million in revenue. KY3
- ➤ Springfield has chosen David Cameron as its next city manager, pending a public vote later this month by the City Council. If approved, he will start on July 7 and earn $350,000 a year (he was picked from 75 applicants and three finalists). Springfield Daily Citizen
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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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Movie Matinee: Vertigo
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $0 to $10 — Experience Hitchcock's haunting masterpiece in this special matinee showing.
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Bobby Shmurda Live Performance
8 PM — The Regency Live — All ages — Experience high-energy Hip-Hop hits with Bobby Shmurda bringing the vibes.
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