Good morning, Springfield.

A new community fridge called the giving hub will soon reopen on North Broadway Avenue after being moved from its original location at the Drew Lewis Foundation due to a last-minute city issue—designed by Drury University architecture students led by Professor Traci Sooter to help Grant Beach residents with food access and transit needs, with Springfield Community Gardens set to stock it with fresh produce and donations.

Arshaun Bradley, the fifth and final suspect in the fatal shooting of Chaviz Nguyen, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Illinois on June 3 and had been on the run since the November 14 incident on Grant Avenue near College Street that killed Nguyen and injured his pregnant girlfriend.

A Springfield man faces two felony charges after a five-week-old baby died on November 8 from asphyxiation in an unsafe sleep environment—he told police he wrapped the baby in a blanket and went to sleep while waiting for the other caretaker to respond.

Springfield Public Schools raised over 67,000 meals during the 14th annual Food Fight contest in March and April with help from 38 schools and four offices to support Ozarks Food Harvest.

The food will be distributed across 28 counties—meeting urgent needs in our community.

Five local high school graduates (from Ozark, Spokane, Strafford and Springfield) were named finalists for the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 as they plan to study fields including computer science, pre-law, international relations and aerospace engineering. They are among over 2,900 national winners (57 from Missouri) with additional winners to be announced in July.

On May 20, the Springfield-Greene County Library District board approved a budget with $20,174,991 in revenues and expenses that will give library employees an almost 9% pay raise—4.5% in July and 4.3% in January.

The plan also uses a more than $1.8 million surplus to add funds to the reserve so the district will not need to borrow money for upcoming construction projects and staffing increases.

Springfield is showing early results of a $702,000 study to improve the Sunshine corridor from Glenstone to Kansas Expressway—this study aims to boost safety, revitalization, engagement, place, and community balance with funds from the American Rescue Plan and a local sales tax, and final plans will be set by early 2026.

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'.

DeeBaby Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — All ages — Experience DeeBaby's heart and hustle in a vibrant hip-hop rap performance.

John Moreland Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Regency Live — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of John Moreland after his celebrated decade of musical achievements.

Missouri Bee Day 2025

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Darr Agricultural Center — $65 members, $75 non-members, $15 youth — Dive into a day of beekeeping education with lectures, live apiaries, and vendor insights.