Good morning, Springfield.

Commercial Street hosted its annual summer fair on Saturday featuring free ice pops for the first 100 kids, a watermelon eating contest, water balloon toss, and more at the C-Street City Market.

Market president Annie Cantrell said the event was scaled down by bridge construction and will expand next year.

Bikers Against Child Abuse will host its 4th annual Day of the Child event on Saturday at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park.

The free event will offer hot dogs, cotton candy, a petting zoo, bounce houses, raffle prizes and a car show to entertain families and support children in need.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported an 80% jump in drownings and a 36% rise in water fatalities from Jan 1 to July 30, and troopers urged residents to wear life jackets + follow water safety practices.

ArtPort gallery is being rebuilt at Ozarks Farm Stop (corner of Walnut Street and South Avenue) after its dismantling from the airport; the project aims to debut an initial showcase for August's First Friday and be fully complete for a September event.

Central football's season is in doubt as five teams — including Hillcrest and East Newton — have cancelled scheduled games, raising questions about the Bulldogs' program.

The move follows last year’s cancellation due to low player turnout.

Missouri State is exploring corporate and local sponsor deals for its football uniforms after NCAA permitted commercial logos effective Aug.

1, with athletic director Patrick Ransdell noting talks aim for six-figure deals ahead of the Sept. 5 opener at Texas A&M (he stressed value is key).