Good morning, Springfield.

Southern Missouri's Red Cross chapter held volunteer training on Wednesday in Springfield to prepare for disaster response during fires or natural disasters.

Volunteers learned to deliver financial aid, hygiene products, and blankets when first responders reported urgent need.

Vine Pairings at Creekside near Sequiota Park will reopen after Labor Day following flash flood damage in June.

The restaurant has been repaired—its interior now meets building code—and community members helped with cleanup.

The Moxie Cinema is accepting last-minute entries for its Dog-Cademy film festival to support the local theater.

Submissions close Monday, Aug. 31, so pet owners in Springfield can share their videos and photos.

Missouri’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library faces uncertainty as state funding is set to drop from $6 million in 2026 to $2 million in 2027 and officials may seek local partnerships to keep it running.

Meanwhile, over 80,000 children receive books each month in Arkansas.

Missouri State University’s College of Business will see a leadership change when Dean David Meinert retires on Dec.

31 after 37 years at the university, and a national search for his successor is underway.

A WalletHub study found Missouri ranked 49th out of 50 states for teen drivers yesterday — low scores in driving laws and road safety highlight risks for new drivers.

The study shows teen vehicle crashes cost an estimated $40.7 billion every year.

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board named new leaders for its 2026-27 term with Christopher Bozarth as president, James Nevins as vice president, Mar’Ellen Felin as treasurer, and Carol Anne Robinette as secretary.

New trustees were also appointed to represent Springfield and Greene County as the library district serves 10 branches.

Eight months after speed humps were installed near U.S. 65 on East Bennett, Linwood, and John and Gelvin Avenues, residents reported fewer vehicles racing + some drivers still speeding past them.

City officials have not commented further after the pilot program began in December.

MoDOT clarified that the traffic sensors do not change a light when drivers rock their cars near stop signals because they only detect vehicles within a 30-foot zone (the area behind the stop bar).

Residents can view a partial lunar eclipse today at 8:30 p.m. in the Ozarks when NASA says the moon will reach 96.3% shadow at 11:13 p.m. with mostly clear skies (per NWS) for best viewing without special equipment.

Willard head coach Andy McFarland is shifting his play calling to a run-heavy offense that features senior running back James Slaughter.

The Tigers will open the season on Friday at Waynesville as Slaughter looks to build on his strength (earning more carries in his final high school season).

The Springfield Cardinals will reveal their new nickname and logo on Oct.6 at Route 66 Stadium, marking a rebrand that will keep the team as a St. Louis affiliate.

They will continue playing as the Cardinals through the final homestands and honor their legacy with special giveaways in early September.

Evangel's football team will open its 2026 season Saturday, Aug.

28 at 6 p.m. at Nixa High School Eagle Stadium as eight southwest Missouri stars, including running back Cameron Harris (a Parkview standout) and linebacker Draven VanGilder, are set to boost the team.