Good morning, Springfield.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks held its May Day of Hope event yesterday at the Green County Election Center — free haircuts, nursing services, HIV and STI testing, and voter registration were offered to people experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers also connected attendees to additional health, employment, and legal support.

Construction on Dillard’s new store is moving fast at Battlefield Mall in South Springfield—workers are converting the old Sears into one expanded, one-level location that combines two stores.

It will have a soft opening on July 26th and a grand opening on July 31st to offer a modern shopping experience.

Police arrested Kayley and Michael Birnbaum in Springfield for the 2021 murder of Cody Garrett after DNA tests linked them to his death—both now face charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action and are held with no bond.

A judge accepted a guilty plea from Lilburn W.

Motley, 66, who is accused of fatally shooting his longtime girlfriend Lavona R. Haddock, 61, in Springfield in December 2021—police arrested him at the scene after he said he shot her to shut her up, a claim that family members have questioned.

Recorded jail calls revealed suspect Elysha Bedell planned to seek a speedy trial and appeal for alleged poor legal help—after the recordings played on May 27, he waived his right to a speedy trial and his trial for the fatal 2023 shooting of Chaviz Nguyen is now set for December.

Rural Missouri still faces hunger as Senate lawmakers consider the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which may cut SNAP benefits and put 150,000 people at risk of losing food support—68,000 could lose all benefits.

Local agencies say that in counties like Texas, Howell and Ozark, food need is worse with 1 in 4 children affected.

Springfield Police Department will reopen its southside lobby—located at 2620 W.

Battlefield Road—on June 2 with hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the department will extend telephone reporting hours to 7 p.m. during the same days at 417-864-1810.

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.

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.

Movie Matinee: Vertigo

2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $0 to $10 — Experience Hitchcock's haunting masterpiece in this special matinee showing.

Bobby Shmurda Live Performance

8 PM — The Regency Live — All ages — Experience high-energy Hip-Hop hits with Bobby Shmurda bringing the vibes.

Elevation Dance 2 Performances Package

11 AM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of dance with two exciting Elevation recitals.

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.

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.

2025 Butterfly Festival

9 AM – 3 PM — Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center — Free entry — Celebrate pollinators at this beloved festival marking its 16th year.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp

June 17-19 — Strafford Sports Center — $97 — Improve your basketball skills with focused training for young athletes.

Movie Matinee: Twister Screening

2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Relive the thrill of tornado-chasing in the classic 1996 adventure film, 'Twister'.