Good morning, Springfield.

A large tree blocked 6th Avenue from Jackson Street to Diane Street in Ozark after a Sunday night storm; crews begin removal Monday morning (no injuries were reported) and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Pedigree Truck & Trailer Sales will open a new $7.9M dealership on east side Springfield in early October; the 11,887 sqft facility at 2705 E.

Diamond St replaces its current site on N. Packer Road and features an indoor showroom, finance center, and driver lounge.

Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association, will open at the Springfield Library Center Reading Room from June 15 to July 27 — it shows primary documents and personal stories that explore American responses to Nazism and anchors June programs.

The Pickwick Street Fair held on Saturday, June 6, featured 80 artists, live music and a kids zone along South Pickwick Avenue between East Cherry and East Monroe.

Admission cost $5 for adults and was free for children 12 and under (local restaurants provided food).

The Missouri Job Center reopens its main campus today at 1660 N.

Campbell Ave after storm repairs. Visitors should use a temporary entrance on Boonville Avenue as construction on the Public Resource Area continues.

Git Fit Headquarters in Springfield offers Beyond Therapy, a program to help clients continue personal training after finishing physical therapy.

The program boosts strength, balance, and mobility with sessions such as Club 65 on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., helping older adults regain quality of life.

Local doctors and parents urge regular water breaks and hydrating snacks during summer outdoor play to help children avoid dehydration.

They recommend fun cups and fresh fruits while kids enjoy playgrounds.

Nixa’s Hayden Mays and Logan-Rogersville’s Hailey Buckman were named Springfield Daily Citizen Athletes of the Year for high school sports; the award will be presented at a private banquet on June 25 (Twin Oaks Country Club) as part of an annual recognition of top school athletes.

Willard Tigers won their third Class 5 state baseball title on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Ozark after a dramatic play gave them a 9-8 win, and coach Scott McGee retired on a high note to become vice principal at Republic.

The Mystery Hour – Mother Road Edition

8 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Free entry — Experience an Emmy Award-winning talk show featuring comedy, music, and unexpected interviews.

Kam Patterson Live Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience energetic comedy from a rising star and newest SNL cast member.

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

8:45-10:00 p.m. — Stone Chapel, Drury University — Limited Edition Tickets — Celebrate the 25th anniversary with enchanting music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy performed by a talented string quartet.

Springfield Sports Commission Awards 2026

7-10 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — No ticket purchase required for nominees — Celebrate the achievements of local scholastic athletes at the 14th Annual Springfield Sports Commission Awards.

2026 Queen City Open Pickleball Tournament

June 18-21 — Cooper Tennis Complex — Entry fee applies — Participate in the regional showdown of pickleball talent at one of Missouri's premier venues.

World Oddities Expo

11 AM – 3 PM — Springfield Expo Center — Tickets from $64 — Explore an unforgettable live showcase of the unusual and extraordinary.

S.M.A.C.T. 2: Springfield Missouri Armored Combat Tournament

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Pinegar Arena — Support local kids in need — Experience a thrilling 5v5 armored combat showdown featuring duels and team battles.

RPG Day 2026

1-5 p.m. — Meta Games Unlimited Inc — Free entry — Dive into an unforgettable day of adventure, storytelling, and community with tabletop roleplaying games.

Animal Science 101 Summer Camp

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park — $170/Camper — Explore the world of farm animals through hands-on activities and fun learning experiences.

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Screening

1-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $5 to $10 — Watch the classic film about a town transformed by food-filled rain.