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Springfield
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran reporter Lisa Rose retired yesterday after 41 years at KY3—she now looks forward to traveling with her husband Randy and tackling home projects. Her trusted coverage over decades has left a lasting impact in the Ozarks. Springfield Daily Citizen
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal grand jury indicted nine people for running an illegal gambling conspiracy at six sites in southwest Missouri, including four in Springfield—charges cover wire fraud, money laundering, and operating illegal gambling businesses from July 1 to May 13 while hiding over $9.5 million in proceeds. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an endangered person advisory for Starah D. Friend, a 16-year-old missing from Springfield who left her home on July 24 at 9:46 p.m. in the 900 block of S. Market Ave wearing a green Brazil soccer T-shirt and gray sweatpants while carrying a kitchen knife after making suicidal statements—she may have left with an older man she met on Snapchat, and anyone with information is urged to call 911. Springfield News-Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new guide explains how to avoid 13 dangerous animals in Missouri, offering safety tips for encounters with venomous snakes, biting insects, and large mammals — advice aimed at protecting residents during summer outdoor activities. The guide details key features and recommended responses for species like the timber rattlesnake, alligator snapping turtle, and coyotes. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Adoptable dogs joined city officials at a groundbreaking at 3303 W. Division St. on Friday, July 25 — a key step as the Springfield-Greene County Health Department began building a new animal shelter. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Officer Jeremiah Lockett was promoted to sergeant at the Springfield Police Department—marking the first time an African American has held the rank—and brings 14 years of dedicated experience, including work with the Traffic Unit. KSMU
- ➤ The EPA awarded Springfield a $500,000 brownfields grant for site assessments, making it one of 207 communities to receive the latest funding. City officials said they will use the funds to guide redevelopment efforts — plans to review sites are underway. Springfield Daily Citizen
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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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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.
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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.
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