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Springfield
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Outdoor pool season in Springfield begins on Memorial Day weekend with city pools opening on staggered schedules—Meador and Westport Pools open Saturday, Fassnight and Silver Springs open Sunday, and Monday brings a discount event with $1 admission or free entry on a canned food donation for Ozark Food Harvest. The city announced that Grant Beach Pool is closed indefinitely due to significant damage from the April 29 storm. OzarksFirst.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge in federal court sentenced two Springfield men for their roles in a methamphetamine conspiracy—Erik C. Foster got 215 months and Tilton Chase Tate received 146 months of prison time after pleading guilty last year. KY3
- ➤ A Springfield man, Christopher D. Crabtree, who is in jail after he allegedly sexually assaulted his neighbor at knifepoint, was charged on May 19 with groping a nurse while she was passing medication at Greene County Jail—he remains without bond. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield City Council will vote on David Cameron's employment contract on May 27, and if approved he will start as city manager on July 7 with a salary of $350,000. Some council members opposed his hiring after a May 19 hearing - saying a new search might be better - while others supported his selection based on his past work. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is requesting a federal disaster declaration for six counties in southwest Missouri and Washington County that were hit by storms on April 29 and May 16—aiming to cover over $16.5 million in documented damage—while additional federal aid awaits approval. OzarksFirst.com
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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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Elevation Dance 2 Performances Package
11 AM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of dance with two exciting Elevation recitals.
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Willard Elevation Studio Recital 2025
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Reserved seating available — Experience a delightful showcase of talent at the Willard Elevation Studio's first recital.
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Field Trip Films: Toy Story Screening
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $5 to $10 — Enjoy a nostalgic adventure with Woody and Buzz in this classic animated film.
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