Daily
Springfield
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield family found its lost cat after searching for more than a month as KY3’s Leigh Moody reported the success story—bringing relief to those who feared the pet was gone for good. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angelo Amodio, a Lebanon homeowner, said his bathroom remodel stalled for six months after Springfield contractor Bath Planet accepted $21,350 for special order materials but did not start work. He said repeated calls over the past three months went unanswered while a civil suit has been filed in Christian County. KY3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DeSean Franklin—aged 24 and from Springfield—was sentenced in federal court to 78 months in prison without parole and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to trafficking firearms in 2023. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ A former inmate filed a federal lawsuit alleging that ex-deputy Alejandro Lopez repeatedly exposed himself and touched her while she showered in the jail’s segregation wing after her arrest in October for a minor charge—Lopez pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts and remains in jail, with her claims stating that his actions caused lasting emotional harm. Springfield Daily Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in Springfield Public Schools Explore program met Clifford the Big Red Dog to mark the end of summer courses—students with perfect attendance received a free book to encourage reading over the break. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield businesses must now provide proof of payment for personal property taxes—either a paid receipt or a statement of non-assessment—to get an occupational license. The ordinance, passed by the city council on June 23 by a 6 to 1 vote after officials found that over 60% of businesses had not filed their assessments, aims to ensure fair tax contributions. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers may hold a special session in the fall to review a property tax cap included in the governor’s stadium funding plan and address rising housing costs – House Speaker Jon Patterson formed a committee that will hold seven hearings this summer to gather public input. Springfield News-Leader
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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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