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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield man, James Bass, was charged with multiple felony child sex crimes including statutory sodomy and child molestation after a witness reported a scared 16-year-old victim outside his trailer at Homestead Acres Mobile Home Park on W. Chestnut Expressway—police said he admitted to the assaults during an interview and evidence was found at his residence. OzarksFirst.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 80 vintage Corvettes were showcased at the Springfield Expo Center on Friday in a competition hosted by the St. Louis & Kansas City chapters of the National Corvette Restorers Society where judges compared each car to its factory original condition. The show continues today until 4 p.m. and costs $5 for general admission. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Senate approved a funding package that cut $1.1 billion from public media—forcing immediate budget cuts for KSMU and Ozarks Public Television. General manager Rachel Knight said the cuts will lower local programming and paid internships for journalism students while the stations avoid shutting down. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Springfield has rescheduled its storm debris volunteer cleanup day to Thursday, July 24 after canceling the July 17 event due to forecasted severe weather. Debris pickup will occur by neighborhood from August 11 to September 5 and residents should place organic debris curbside before their zone’s scheduled date. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Women’s sports are drawing record viewers as national broadcasts show more events; Nielsen said the 2024 College Basketball Women’s Championship game drew 19 million viewers*a record increase over the men’s title game*. Local teams like Mizzou are seeing more support as fans and sponsors back the sport. KY3
- ➤ The Springfield Cardinals and SpringNet are partnering to offer free Wi-Fi for fans at Hammons Field—part of an effort to improve the ballpark experience. The next homestand began on July 18th and will continue through July 20th against the Wichita Wind Surge. OzarksFirst.com
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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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Berlin Concert at Ozark Empire Fair
7:30-8:00 p.m. — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Tickets from $18.00 — Enjoy a live performance by the iconic band Berlin under the stars.
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Anime Adventures (Ages 9-11)
9 AM – 4 PM — Discovery Center of Springfield — Cost info not provided — Dive into the creative world of anime with drawing, storytelling, and STEM challenges.
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Back to School Bash
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Springfield Expo Center — Free entry — Get ready for the school year with resources like backpacks and immunizations for Springfield students and families.
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Fieldhouse Sportscenter — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills and character with expert coaching from Camp Kelly.
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Wilco Live Concert
3:00-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with Wilco, the venerated pioneers of independent music.
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Pet Therapy of the Ozarks
11 AM – 4 PM — Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club — Cost not specified — Explore the joys of canine companionship and training for happy, well-behaved dogs.
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