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Springfield
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chance—a malnourished Shepherd mix—was taken in by Rescue One and is slowly recovering under the care of foster Stephen Brewster; the dog has gained weight and his hair is growing back as he prepares for adoption. KY3
- ➤ Eligible seniors in Springfield can sign up for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program that gives them a $50 voucher to buy Missouri-grown fruits, vegetables or honey at local farmers markets through October. Applicants must provide proof of income, identity and residency to receive their voucher the same day. KY3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield police responded to a shooting on June 22 at 4:14 a.m. at 2034 W. Webster St.—where 19-year-old Lavontae Bennett died—and arrested 22-year-old Bodee Melton from Willard on second degree murder charges while detectives continue to investigate. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Springfield—at 2:04 a.m. on the 500 block of East St. Louis Street, four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and at 4:14 a.m. on West Webster Street, 19-year-old Lavontae Bennett died at the scene. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri residents can now legally buy fireworks but must follow different local rules—Springfield bans fireworks in the city limits while other towns set specific dates and times for usage. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Springfield City Council approved a large multi-use housing development on north side Monday. The 104-acre project will include up to 219 single-family homes, 574 apartments and 84 tiny homes — and the council will now review a detailed site plan before work begins. KY3
- ➤ Seniors in Greene County must submit their Senior Tax Credit applications by June 30 if they own and live in their primary home + the county received over 4,000 new applications and 500 reapplications so far. Applications can be mailed, emailed or submitted in person at the historic courthouse + the process includes a verification of residency. KY3
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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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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.
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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.
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JAWS Anniversary Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Shark Week early with a screening of JAWS and ocean education activities.
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Hades Climb Challenge
7-11 a.m. — Ozark Mountain Sports Complex — Registration fee required — Conquer the stairs and test your endurance at this electrifying climbing challenge.
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Movie Matinee: Rocky
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Experience the iconic 1976 film 'Rocky' featuring Sylvester Stallone as a small-time boxer chasing the heavyweight title.
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Robin Trower Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary guitarist Robin Trower perform classics from his iconic albums.
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Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees
7:30-10 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $38 to $78 — Experience the stunning harmonies and disco hits of the Bee Gees performed live by an acclaimed tribute band.
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The Cleverlys Live Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a unique blend of comedy and bluegrass music from the renowned Cleverlys.
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