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Springfield
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mama G’s Kitchen in downtown Springfield marked its first anniversary on West College Street by handing out free meals including barbeque, salads, desserts, and dog food — volunteers helped while owner Gloria Hairston covered the costs to care for those in need. KY3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield police are investigating the death of an individual discovered at a storage unit on the 1200 block of East Thoman Street — officers responded to the scene and cleared it since the death is not suspicious. OzarksFirst.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cirque Italia Water Circus returned to Springfield for the third time and is performing outside Battlefield Mall from June 27 to today — its final show day. The water show features a new performance called Metropolis and brings artists from the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela. OzarksFirst.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Photos submitted by the Ozarks First team show damage after a severe thunderstorm hit the Ozarks on Sunday evening — local crews are now assessing the impact. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Springfield lost power after a severe thunderstorm Sunday evening—City Utilities said crews are assessing damage and working to restore power while urging residents to avoid downed lines and report outages by calling 8888639001. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ City Utilities said over 37,000 Springfield customers lost power after storms on June 29 caused significant damage with extremely high winds. The utility is working to restore power quickly, but officials warned restoration may take several days+ updates will be shared on social media. OzarksFirst.com
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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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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.
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1 Million Cups-Springfield
9-11 a.m. — Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield — Free coffee — Network with local entrepreneurs and grow your business in a friendly setting.
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