Good morning, Springfield.

Last Saturday, the Springfield Midtown Carnegie Branch Library hosted the Fix-it-Fair where community volunteers repaired appliances, mechanical items, and clothes to cut waste and extend their life.

Organized with Community Partnership of the Ozarks, the free event brought neighbors together ahead of back-to-school season.

Retailers in Springfield are joining Missouri's tax-free weekend with deals on clothing, shoes, computers, and school supplies through today—customers should review pricing since tax-free school supplies must remain under $50.

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield launched its three-day 165th anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 9th, drawing one of the largest crowds in recent memory plus featuring live artillery demonstrations and historical reenactments that let visitors experience a pivotal Civil War battle.

CDC confirmed 568 cases of cyclosporiasis in Missouri as of Aug.

5 — the outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce and Taco Bell may be underreported, with state figures indicating a higher count than the CDC's number. Nationwide, the outbreak resulted in 517 hospitalizations and two deaths.

A CDC study from Aug.

8 found Missouri had the second highest rate of alpha-gal antibodies, with 26% of blood donors testing positive. Health experts stress that a positive test does not mean a person has alpha-gal syndrome + advise residents to use tick bite precautions.