Good morning, Springfield.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks is hosting a summer tax clinic on Monday, Aug.

31 at 1 p.m. to help residents earning less than $69k file up to three years of tax returns (appointments are recommended and attendees should bring picture ID, Social Security card, and income documents) for aid.

Small businesses in Springfield are turning to artificial intelligence for creating flyers and social media posts as rising costs limit professional design choices.

Food truck owner Myisia Parker of Grubz 417 said she is using AI to save money while still adding her personal creative touch.

High school football returns this week with Week 1 scores & highlights posted on the Ozarks Sports Zone website; local teams competed in early season games.

Missouri State finalized its 12-game nonconference men's basketball schedule — including home games against Drake and UIC and away contests at Oral Roberts and Arkansas State.

The Bears begin with a contest against Division II Lincoln on Nov. 3 at Great Southern Bank Arena with 32 regular-season games scheduled.

Local sports reporters KY3's Chad Plein and Ozarks Sports Zone's Chris Parker break down the Week 1 high school football slate and district assignments for fall sports to help local fans plan upcoming games.

Nixa Public Schools saw fewer sideline-access requests at football games after they limited photography to approved media — Ozark is now requiring prior approval this season to keep the sidelines safe.

Both districts plan to review the policy each year.