Good morning, Springfield.

The inaugural Springfield Restaurant Week begins today with nearly 30 restaurants offering fixed-price meals while donating 10% of sales to Ozarks Food Harvest and the Missouri Restaurant Association Education Foundation (supporting local nonprofits).

The event runs until July 19.

Eighty-one Vietnam veterans from the Ozarks flew to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 7 for an Honor Flight tour of memorials before returning to a warm welcome at Springfield-Branson National Airport with flowers and hugs from community members.

Certified sommelier Elizabeth Cieply opens Uncorked at 1314 E.

Battlefield Road in Fremont Shopping Center, offering boutique wines, wine education, and a full-service menu with charcuterie and sharable bites. The bar held a media preview on Thursday, July 9 and will open by month’s end.

The Tsunami Express Car Wash opened Wednesday, July 8 at 600 S.

Glenstone Ave after two years of inactivity. Free washes are offered until July 19, with events including a community session with Ronald McDonald House today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free ice cream on July 15.

All Seasons Roofing has opened a new location in Springfield.

The company brings over 16 years of experience, a showroom for evaluating roofing materials, and hiring opportunities for residents seeking work in roofing and exterior renovations.

Teen playwright Eli Roberts, 14, debuts his musical 'Music Box' at the DOTS Fringe Festival (July 9-12) at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre.

MSU grad student Tristan Upp finished his comedy script and will begin filming Mr. Mystery in August on the Missouri State campus.

Student actors will return to Springfield for the shoot while the crew hosts a fundraising event at Big Whiskey's on July 22.

Brent Dunn, Missouri State University's longtime advancement leader, will retire in July 2027 after nearly 40 years of fundraising that raised hundreds of millions; a national search for his successor is planned.

His work helped fund scholarships, endowed professorships, and major campus projects.

A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off a $50 million Pershing Middle School improvement project this evening at the school’s Cherokee and Ventura location (the current building will remain open).

The new facility will feature 48 classrooms, an updated gym and library (with extra space for band and choir) and is expected to be completed in a few years.

CTOzarks Technical Community College has expanded partnerships with the University of Missouri to offer local pathways for Springfield students to train as doctors or pharmacists through affordable+local programs.

Applications for the 2027-28 academic year open this fall.

Residents in University Heights lost their appeal on July 2 against developer Be Kind & Merciful, ending a three-year legal fight over old property covenants and opening the door for multifamily development.

Springfield-based Valiant Group will conduct a feasibility study and meet with neighborhood stakeholders before starting rezoning steps.

Springfield Junior City Championship

Eligible for Junior Golf Scoreboard points — Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course — Entry fee applies — Compete in a prestigious junior golf tournament.

Houndmouth Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — General admission available — Experience Houndmouth’s emotionally resonant music from their new album 'Lordy' in a historic venue.

Ozarks Lunkers 2026 Season

7:05 PM — Wilson Logistics Arena — Tickets from $55 — Catch the excitement as the Ozarks Lunkers take on Arkansas in this thrilling season match.

Dinner in a Cave with Springfield Community Gardens

5:30-8 p.m. — Crystal Cave — Proceeds benefit local non-profit — Experience a unique underground dinner with locally sourced cuisine and live music.

Nike Baseball Camp for Kids

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Route 66 Stadium — $299 for three days — Young athletes enhance their skills with professional coaching from the Springfield Cardinals.

Underoath Concert

7:00 – 9:30 PM — The Venue on Sunset — Tickets from $80 — Underoath delivers an unforgettable live music experience in Springfield.