Good morning, Springfield.

A Greene County judge sentenced an Ozark woman to 30 days in jail after she pleaded Alford to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in connection with a May crash that killed Drury University student Mercedes Luna—she was trying to pass a FedEx truck in a no passing zone.

A Springfield man, Russell Lee Deck Jr., 47, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison without parole—he pleaded guilty on Nov.

8 to a meth distribution conspiracy and firearm charges stemming from a 2022 incident.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office and Springfield Police Department will hold a news conference Friday, July 25 at 2 p.m. at 901 St. Louis Street in Springfield to announce indictments in a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling ring operating in southwest Missouri (other law enforcement agencies are also involved).

MSU students in an archaeological field school discovered the foundation of the William Townsend house, built in the 1830s, at the Darr Agricultural Center — the site touches Nathanael Greene Park and shows early Springfield life.

Dr. Daniel Pierce and Kevin Cupka Head said they will return to the site for more work, which may include searching for a lost cemetery.

The Springfield-Branson National Airport is on track for a record-breaking year as it has added 12.1% more seats + carried 9.2% more passengers with 726,588 travelers so far, and if the trend continues it will surpass 1.5 million passengers.

The airport is beginning improvements + investing $35 million in construction projects set for completion by the end of 2026.

Springfield City Council will vote Monday night on a ballot measure proposing a 3% tax on hotel and motel guests—this tax will help fund a new downtown convention center.

If approved, the measure will appear on the November ballot and start an educational campaign to secure a $30 million state match for the project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Movie Matinee: Red River Screening

2 PM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo — Enjoy a classic 1948 film starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift on the big screen.

Postmodern Jukebox Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $49 to $217.06 — Experience a nostalgic blend of modern hits reimagined in classic styles by the talented Postmodern Jukebox collective.