Good morning, Springfield.

The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation elected new officers and board members for the 2026-2027 term (including President Laurie Edmondson and Vice President Leia Huffman).

The nonprofit supports the library district through donations, planned gifts, and grants while serving 10 branches plus additional services across Greene County.

Residents at Jenny Lind Hall reported that the elevator has repeatedly broken down this July, leaving seniors and disabled tenants stranded.

City inspectors are contacting management to check for overheating in the elevator equipment room, though residents say updates are still lacking.

Family of Glass, a premiere stage play based on an inspiring true story, debuts in Springfield at 2438 E Cherry St on July 24 with performances at 7 p.m. on July 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. on July 26.

On Tuesday, Dickerson Park Zoo expert Joey Powell (sharing his expertise) offered clear facts about tarantulas during KY3’s Wild Side segment to help Springfield viewers understand these large spiders.

Springfield officials warned residents to keep hazardous materials out of household trash after a fire on Monday at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill.

They advised proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and wet paint, and the landfill reopened Tuesday (additional disposal guides are available).

Springfield has been awarded a $3.58M EPA grant to remediate contaminated properties at 404 and 428 N.

Jefferson Ave. near Jordan Creek as part of the Renew Jordan Creek project, which will cover 3.83 acres and start Phase 2 of the master plan.

State officials stalled a plan to pay childcare providers based on enrollment, leaving 7,389 children on the waitlist and adding financial strain on families; Carly Walton of Springfield’s Peapod Learning Center said parents now must cover extra costs when children exceed five days of absences.

Missourians spent $46.3 million on OnlyFans in 2025, with Springfield recording $2.2 million as data outlines spending by city and county.

Missouri’s new age-verification law for adult sites goes into effect Aug. 28 — requiring third-party checks to confirm user age.

Taney County Health Department advises residents to check for ticks and use a DEET repellent as tick season peaks from April through July in the Ozarks; they recommend staying on the trail and wearing light-colored clothes to spot ticks more easily.

Missouri State basketball landed its first 2027 recruit when Illinois guard J’Dyn Lloyd, a three-star from Belleville who averaged 18.2 points last season, signed with the Bears on July 20.

Coach Cunozo Martin beat out other Conference USA teams to secure the commitment + the move strengthens the program.

Springfield News-Leader added sports writer Liam Keating on Monday, July 20 + he will cover high school sports and Missouri State athletics as fall season nears.

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.