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Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The new $20.5 million dog bone interchange at U.S. 60 and Route 125 in Rogersville, designed for safer and more efficient traffic flow, opens Thursday afternoon.  KY3
  • 81 Ozarks veterans embark on a journey to Washington D.C. with Honor Flight of the Ozarks to visit their memorials, marking a first-time experience for many, including a trip to the Vietnam Memorial Wall.  OzarksFirst.com
  • HavaHeart Rescue in Springfield, a nonprofit organization, is hosting a fundraiser to support its mission of placing dogs in loving foster homes.  KY3

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Southwest Missouri, including Branson and Christian County, is facing a 911 service outage, with alternative contact methods provided.  OzarksFirst.com

CRIME NEWS

  • Springfield police are investigating a gunfight between a vehicle and a house in north Springfield, with bullet casings and property damage found but no injuries reported.  KY3

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Missouri State University will launch its first Doctor of Education in Leadership, Learning, and Education Change in fall 2025, designed for education leaders across various institutions.  KY3

SPORTS NEWS

  • Kickapoo senior safety Levi Phillips is excited for his final high school season, focusing on defense after shifting from quarterback, highlighting the Chiefs' transition to the Central Ozark Conference.  Springfield Daily Citizen

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • C-Street City Market: A Local Farmers Market Experience

    Experience a vibrant farmers market dedicated to supporting local farmers and artists in Springfield, MO.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • CPR, First Aid, and AED Training in Springfield, MO

    Learn essential skills for adult, child, and pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED training certified by the State of Missouri-DSS.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Day

    Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to help give back to the Springfield community while engaging in construction activities.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Peter Pan: A Magical Musical Adventure

    Experience the beloved musical 'Peter Pan' as it captures the imaginations of families with its enchanting story and timeless songs.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • An Intimate Evening with Michael Spyres: A Foreign Affair

    Experience a unique concert evening featuring Michael Spyres, coupled with food and drink pairings inspired by American folk musical traditions.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • 10th Annual Missouri Food Truck Festival

    Experience a diverse array of gourmet food trucks offering burgers, cajun dishes, BBQ, pizza, tacos, and sweet treats at the annual MO Food Truck Fest.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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