Good morning, Springfield.

United Way Ozarks Region is hosting its 33rd annual Day of Caring, with about 1,400 volunteers at 130 sites helping local nonprofits with yard work, painting, and cleaning.

The volunteers met at a kickoff breakfast and are aiding efforts at Castaway Animals Rescue Effort to prepare a new building — a move that supports groups with small staffs.

On Wednesday night, a 30-year-old Kirbyville man died when his 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee lost control on a curve on State Highway 76 east of Kirbyville in Taney County while a 37-year-old woman was seriously injured and taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield—this was the 53rd fatality for MSHP Troop D in 2025.

DeSean L. Franklin was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison without parole and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty on November 25th to conspiracy to traffic firearms, and he was identified as a close associate of the gang *ODB*.

Springfield City Council is debating a bill change that would let the Doran family keep proper access to their historic cemetery—maintained for almost 200 years—while the developer plans a gated community.

The council will vote on the amendment on July 14 and allow public comment only on the cemetery access.

City officials held a public meeting Tuesday to begin a new effort to improve the Kearney Street Corridor—residents urged for grocery stores and restaurants while officials plan to update the redevelopment plan and present a revised proposal by early fall.

Residents in Springfield must follow city rules that ban most fireworks within city limits—only small items like party poppers and sparklers are allowed and breaking the rules may lead to confiscation and fines up to $500.

Fireworks sales run from June 20 to July 10 and safety tips stress buying from licensed vendors, supervising minors, and using fireworks in clear, open spaces.

Mercy Hospital in Springfield is facing a malpractice lawsuit that says a 51-year-old woman died after she was left untreated for 12 hours in the ER during the summer of 2023.

The suit claims she was made to lie down on a gurney despite a warning, and she later suffered a fatal cardiac arrest—details that underscore the hospital’s alleged EMTALA violation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robin Trower Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary guitarist Robin Trower perform classics from his iconic albums.

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.

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.

Soccer Summer Camp in Springfield

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Allison Sports Town — Registration required — Experience a unique soccer camp led by Real Madrid coaches for ages 6-17.