Good morning, Springfield.

On June 12, 24 at-risk dads in Springfield graduated from the Good Dads program after a 16-week course on budgeting, stress management, communication, and parenting.

The nonprofit program has helped rebuild family ties and already led to over $3.5 million in child support payments—marking a new start for the men involved.

On Friday, the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks hosted the Bleed Greene Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Thomson Donor Center on W.

Plainview Rd in Springfield with Springfield first responders participating; the event featured a free hot dog cookout, emergency vehicles on display, and donors received rewards such as a free t-shirt, two Springfield Cardinals tickets + an ice cream voucher while supplies lasted.

Burrell Behavioral Health will open its $2M Marshfield clinic on Monday, June 16 at 1069 Banning St to offer addiction recovery and psychiatric services to rural residents — Palen Music named Seth Swafford its new president to lead its music education and instrument sales operations. Other local updates include National Amateur Radio Field Day at Treasure Lake RV Resort from 1 p.m. June 28 to 1 p.m. June 29, IT promotions and firefighter graduations in Springfield, reduced hours at a Table Rock visitor center, and Guaranty Bank hiring a new senior VP.

A Springfield man, Theodore Davis, 42, was sentenced Friday to four life sentences after pleading guilty to shooting a Greene County deputy during an arrest last June—his vest stopped the bullet so the deputy survived.

Springfield’s new city manager David Cameron spoke at a forum on June 12 with county and business leaders to stress that working together is key for better infrastructure, growth, and development as he prepares to lead starting July 7.

He also hinted at investigations on a potential downtown convention center—city officials will review a feasibility study on July 8 as they work on funding plans, including a possible $30 million state earmark.

Taney County health officials report a rise in whooping cough cases—vaccination is advised as the best protection against the cough that spreads rapidly during its early phase.

Greene County saw a decline last month, but officials warned that numbers could increase as summer continues.

Senior second baseman Nick Rodriguez was named Missouri State’s 13th first-team baseball All-American on June 13 by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings—he hit .368 with 22 doubles, 18 home runs and 56 RBIs while helping the Bears win a co-regular season league championship in its final Valley season.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Movie Matinee: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

2 PM — Gillioz Theatre — Combo tickets available — Experience the classic adventure of Captain Nemo in this 1954 film screening.

Field Trip Films: Monsters Inc.

2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $5 to $10 — Enjoy a showing of Monsters Inc. and dive into the whimsical monster world.