Good morning, Springfield.

On Friday, community members gathered for a memorial visitation to remember Taylor Stawny (40) and her daughters (19, 17) after a tragic lake accident, with her father urging neighbors to improve safety by starting a petition.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library hosts a free community fridge where neighbors can take fresh produce and donate extra from local gardens (produce must be uncut and washed) to fight food insecurity.

Dylan Hoyt, a Springfield man, was seriously injured when he helped at a crash on I-44 on July 12 and is on life support while his racing community holds a fundraiser Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Caliber Collision to support his recovery.

Genie Recon is planning an $11.5 million expansion in Springfield expected to create 243 jobs and boost its remanufacturing capabilities in electronic and hydraulic systems with support from Missouri Works.

Springfield Public Schools will host a pop-up enrollment event on Monday, July 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Bentley Administrative Center (1610 E.

Sunshine St.) for families with students starting kindergarten to complete in-person enrollment.

Michelle Rupp offers a free online master class (lasting one hour) on Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. to help college graduates tackle the 'tell me about yourself' question with group and individual sessions.

Homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits in seven southwest counties can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans for storm recovery — a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Greene County Public Safety Center in Springfield opens today to help with applications.

Missouri Children Division is revamping its child abuse and neglect investigator roles to cut a large case backlog caused by staffing shortages & officials plan to roll out improvements soon.

Officials linked lettuce from Taco Bell to a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened over 1,600 people nationwide, with more than 80 cases reported in Missouri.

Taco Bell removed the lettuce as the FDA (with CDC) boosts border screening and urges careful produce washing.

The Springfield Cardinals host the Amarillo Sod Poodles today at Route 66 Stadium, with MLB Network televising the game featuring Rainiel Rodriguez and a Christmas in July celebration (with Santa and auctioned ‘Cashew Chicken Christmas’ jerseys benefiting the Knights of Columbus).

Conference USA released its Bowl Confidence Index, giving Missouri State a 35% chance to reach a bowl game in 2026 under coach Casey Woods.

The Bears will start the season on Sept. 5 at Texas A&M and later represent the school at the Conference Kickoff (July 20 to 21) in Arlington.

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.