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Springfield
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ James Snetselaar, 54, died on June 6 from injuries after a house fire that started on May 30 on the 800 block of South Delaware Avenue—firefighters rescued a woman from the home, and investigators say the fire was accidental because the property lacked working smoke alarms. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monsta Farms, LLC—Springfield's first state-approved marijuana micro-cultivator—is setting up a small grow space near Glenstone Avenue and Division Street after leasing a warehouse. The company will begin operations when it receives clearance from the Missouri Department of Health—expected between summer and fall—and plans to produce boutique cannabis products for micro-dispensaries. Springfield Daily Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Staff and vendors are setting up at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds for the Red Angus Youth Expo, which educates local youth about agriculture from June 8-13. The event expects hundreds of visitors from the United States and abroad, with roughly 400 animals entered and nearly 200 exhibitors. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Construction on Pipkin Middle School is underway in Springfield after the school closed on the 8.86-acre property from the Assemblies of God on January 21 and funded the $53 million project through Proposition S bonds — the board approved Crossland's bid to finish the project in 2027. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springfield-area first responders and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host the Bleed Greene Blood Drive this Friday at 220 W Plainview Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donors will receive a limited edition Bleed Greene t-shirt, a voucher for a pint of Hiland Ice Cream, and a voucher for two Springfield Cardinals tickets (subject to supply) while $10 per donation is given to the Greene County 100 Club. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Health inspectors reviewed Springfield restaurants from June 2–6 and found that most met food safety rules with only a few minor violations, such as a blocked hand washing sink and utensil debris, which were corrected on site – officials provided on-site education to address each issue. OzarksFirst.com
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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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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TPC Together 2025: HR is More Than Payroll
7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center — $125 for public, $95 for TPC clients — Explore how HR influences business beyond just payroll through insightful sessions and networking.
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T.J. Miller Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of humor with one of the world's most sought-after comedians.
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Unite for Bleeding Disorders
The Midwest Hemophilia Association will host their annual walk Saturday, June, 28, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Springfield Botanical Garden in Nathanael-Green Park. Open to the public, this day is about more than fundraising...it's a day to UNITE for hope, Unite for community, and UNITE to make a difference for people diagnosed with bleeding disorders!
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