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Springfield
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After about six dozen nominations came in, 16 candidates now vie in the final year contest, Captain Springfield 10, to become the tenth winner. Each round of voting will last about 24 hours and voters are asked to vote only once per hour to avoid mass votes being deleted—ensuring a fair contest. Springfield News-Leader
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 30 and 31, the Humane Society and Christian County Sheriff's Office rescued 225 animals—mostly 211 small-breed dogs—from a property south of Ozark, with many suffering from severe matting and skin issues; animals taken under a warrant will have a disposition hearing on Aug. 27 while some received emergency care in Springfield. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The Greene County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 10-year-old Peyton Smith, who was last seen leaving his home on South Farm Road 119 near Battlefield Sunday night — he is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and a light complexion. KY3
- ➤ Greene County deputies say car break-ins are up across the county this summer, so residents are urged to remove valuables from their cars—locking doors and hiding guns—to help prevent theft. KY3
- ➤ Former Greene County deputy Joseph Schilling, 34, was arrested in June for allegedly stalking a victim over several years and is charged with first-degree stalking and unlawful use of a weapon—he is held in jail with no bond and will appear in court on Oct. 7. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ The Benton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 70-year-old Jack Allan Wagner from Springfield and charged him with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the 2021 death of Cody Garrett after renewed DNA tests led investigators to reexamine the case, with Wagner admitting his role in planning the crime and a judge setting his bond at $2 million. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sunshine Street Bridge replacement project began Monday morning and will close the road from Scenic Avenue to Kansas Expressway, cutting off one of the busiest routes from Republic to Springfield for four months—engineers set a hard deadline of 120 days while keeping one lane open in each direction for business access. MoDOT advises drivers to use alternate state routes like West Bypass and Chestnut Expressway during this period. KY3
- ➤ Springfield Police Department official Cris Swaters said heavy construction on West Sunshine Street—causing delays for drivers—is a major concern, and the department is hosting National Night Out today to promote neighborhood safety. KY3 reported that the project may slow local traffic and continue to complicate commutes for residents. KY3
- ➤ Residents in Strafford expressed strong opposition to a proposed wastewater treatment plant during a town hall meeting Monday night, August 4 due to fears it could let 'forever chemicals' contaminate Davis Creek—Springfield's drinking water source. The Strafford City Council will discuss the plant further at its meeting on Thursday, August 7. OzarksFirst.com
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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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Taste of the Ozarks 2025
6-9 p.m. — Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center — Ticket info available online — Enjoy a Luau-themed culinary experience with local eats and exciting auctions.
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Pokey LaFarge Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — All ages welcome — Experience Pokey LaFarge's unique blend of folk, country, and swing in an unforgettable evening.
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Air Power History Tour in Springfield
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Premier Flight Center — $20 Adults, $10 Children (11-17), Free Under 10 — Experience the power of historic aircraft with the entire family on display and in flight.
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Air Power History Tour - Springfield MO
9 AM - 5 PM — Premier Flight Center — $20 Adults, $10 Children (11-17), Free for Under 10 — Experience the B-29 Superfortress and other historic aircraft with educational opportunities and flights.
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Movie Matinee: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession combo available — Enjoy a classic 1954 musical about love and family in the great outdoors.
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