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Springfield
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Employees at Springfield-Branson National Airport said Memorial Day weekend was busy with heavy travel despite weekend rain, and travelers experienced minor turbulence and delays. More delays are expected tonight—staff noted that flight schedules remain disrupted. KY3
- ➤ Harriet Daniels, a 104-year-old World War II veteran from Aurora who served with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, recalled her communications work during the war, including sending teletype messages from Italy and North Africa. She was recently honored in Oklahoma with a key to the city—highlighting moments like when a parachute helped make her wedding dress—while she now lives near her son. KY3
- ➤ Two services in Springfield on Memorial Day morning honored veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Sons of the American Revolution held a ceremony at Springfield National Cemetery — featuring a flag parade, black powder musket salute, and taps by the 135th Air National Guard — while the Missouri Veterans Cemetery read the names of fallen soldiers from the Civil War to the Iraq War. KY3
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1641 W. Broadmoor St. on Memorial Day at 12:30 p.m. as crews worked on the roof and interior while one neighbor saw smoke—no injuries were reported. OzarksFirst.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Public Schools finished six gymnasiums that double as storm shelters at Cowden and Holland, which bring the total to 20 available for students and local families during severe weather. The district will add two more storm shelter gymnasiums—one at Bingham Elementary and the other at Bissett Elementary—using funds from unspent bond resources. Springfield News-Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 26, flooding forced the closure of several roads in the Ozarks—affecting routes in Douglas, Ozark, Howell and Wright Counties as shown on the MoDOT Traveler Information Map. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rains damaged Riverside Road in Ozark, so officials closed the road as floodwater caused the pavement to crumble — the Ozark Special Road District said repairs needing dry weather may take at least 2 weeks, and commuters must find new routes. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public pools in Springfield are open for the unofficial start of summer and city officials test them to make sure the water is clean and safe—using twice-daily checks at city pools and extra tests at apartment, hotel, and neighborhood pools. Springfield-Greene County Health Department inspectors will test every public and semi-public pool twice before Labor Day so that any problems are fixed promptly. KY3
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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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2025 Butterfly Festival
9 AM – 3 PM — Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center — Free entry — Celebrate pollinators at this beloved festival marking its 16th year.
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Breakthrough Basketball Camp
June 17-19 — Strafford Sports Center — $97 — Improve your basketball skills with focused training for young athletes.
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