Good morning, Springfield.

Today, Springfield Innovation Inc. announced three new board members (Cheryl Hertel, James Jeffries and Carrie Richardson) and honored two outgoing leaders who advanced regional innovation efforts, reinforcing ties among local businesses, schools and community groups.

Schools in the Ozarks are set to reopen for the 2026-2027 school year.

Springfield Public Schools will begin classes on Aug. 25 as detailed by KY3's list of local start dates.

Springfield City Council will meet today at 6:30 p.m. to hold a second reading on ordinance 28083 that would end the cost-share agreement with the United Soccer League and extend the feasibility study for professional soccer teams until 2027 (which may also review alternative stadium options).

City Utilities crews worked over the weekend on a water main break near Blaine Street and Glenstone Avenue and said the drinking water remains safe while some residents may notice cloudy water that clears after a 10–15-minute faucet flush (call 4178639000 if it persists).

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes as the eastbound I-44 on-ramp at Kansas Expressway is closed for pavement work until Aug.

24. Contractor crews are rebuilding the ramp and new acceleration lane (a project to widen I-44 to six lanes) during the closure.

Former Kansas Jayhawks defensive tackle Darrius Moragne is now coaching Nixa to boost its defense as the team prepares for a shot at a third state title; Nixa begins fall practices today with its season opening on Aug.

28 against Carthage.

Ash Grove senior Rylee Allred, a three-time state champion, visited Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville today to prepare for the upcoming Class 1 MSHSAA championships & she will begin her pursuit of a fourth title at the Edna Boyer Tournament on Aug.

31 in West Plains.