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Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Historic C-Street Summer Fair kicked off today at 10 a.m. on Commercial with contests, food trucks, eating contests, and 50 vendors, and it will run until 6 p.m. Organizers expect 5,000 to 6,000 people to attend the second year of the fair, a boost for local businesses such as Springfield Brewing Company + Mosaicarose Studio that are benefiting from increased community engagement. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Ozarks Food Harvest will resume its backpack program to supply nonperishable, kid-friendly food to students facing food insecurity as school begins and is seeking volunteers to pack food for over 50 schools across more than 15 counties—volunteers may commit as little as three hours. Local volunteer Jela Cotton and Director Jordan Browning stressed the need for more helpers as the program expands weekend support—families will benefit from steady access to food during the school year. KY3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is hosting educational events on Sunday to mark the 164th anniversary of the battle on August 10 when the Confederacy won; the programs include a ranger-led artillery session from 11 a.m. to noon, a talk by Dr. Jeremy Neely at 1 p.m., and an exhibit on Civil War medicine at 3 p.m.—each session designed to show visitors how the battle shaped history. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missouri’s State Board of Education has kept its teacher adviser seat unfilled for seven years since lawmakers created the role to offer classroom insight, and neither Governor Parson nor Governor Kehoe has appointed anyone. Education advocates say active teachers are needed to help guide board decisions — though no new appointment is planned at this time. Springfield News-Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corn sweat refers to the process (evapotranspiration) during which corn plants release water vapor, and with millions of acres in Missouri, billions of gallons of moisture may be added to the air amid this week’s heat dome even though it makes up only about 10% of overall humidity. The University of Missouri advises weatherstripping and using fans to help keep indoor air drier. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officer Jeremiah Lockett became the department’s first Black sergeant in Springfield Police Department after 14 years working mainly in the Traffic Unit+ he will now supervise a squad of south Springfield patrol officers, a promotion praised by Police Chief Paul Williams. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Springfield City Council will vote today on an ordinance to expand alcohol permits for events along Downtown, Walnut and Commercial Street, which could allow hundreds more events to sell drinks. If passed, each event must be approved by the council+ follow safety measures to prevent minors from buying alcohol. OzarksFirst.com
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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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