Good morning, Springfield.

Today, Springfield celebrates 40 years of friendship with Isesaki, Japan at Sister Cities Park at National and Trafficway at 3 p.m. The Sister Cities Association boosts cultural exchange with music+art, gardening visits, and student art swaps.

Jared Alexander (former executive director of Harmony House) will join Care to Learn as VP of Development to build donor relations supporting children’s health, hunger and hygiene needs in the local community.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks hired Marlon R.

Graves as the Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Engagement Coordinator to connect residents and organizations to reduce gun violence in Springfield. Graves will work with school officials and community groups including street outreach workers to support prevention and neighborhood safety strategies.

City utility crews are repairing a water main break on Fort Avenue between McGee and Lindberg streets (cause undetermined), where water is flowing onto roads, sidewalks, and nearby yards.

Drivers should expect delays along Fort Avenue as repairs continue.

Governor Mike Kehoe signed six bills on Monday to expand coverage for pregnant and postpartum women, including extending Medicaid for doula visits and requiring insurers to cover blood pressure monitors, effective Jan.

1, 2027 — a measure aimed at reducing preventable pregnancy-related deaths.

Greene County is accepting applications for its Opioid Settlement Program, offering up to $50K in grants for nonprofits focused on opioid treatment, prevention, and recovery.

Organizations must submit applications by 4:30 p.m. on August 24.

Missouri State infielder/pitcher Curry Sutherland will return for his senior season after not being selected in the MLB Draft, a decision that boosts the Bears and Conference USA program.

He told local radio that he would come back if he was not drafted.

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.