Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An unidentified vehicle damaged the popular 'Twisted Sister' sculpture on Historic Commercial Street on Sept. 5. Springfield Daily Citizen
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 69-year-old Michael Zapatka from Springfield died following a three-car collision caused by a vehicle running a red light. KY3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 28th Annual Japanese Fall Festival in Springfield celebrates cultural exchange with performances, workshops, and food highlighting Japanese culture. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Springfield's Alan Munde, a recent Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee, performed his 1980 single 'Peaches and Cream.' Springfield News-Leader
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Battlefield Mall in Springfield, Mo. will debut new shops including Forever Bonded, Warby Parker, Miniso, Brow16, and a relocated Kendra Scott by next year, enhancing its retail variety. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Springfield's Sunshine Towne Center development project, anchored by a new Target store, progresses with infrastructure work and the addition of an Olive Garden. OzarksFirst.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield City Council is debating new regulations to ensure compliance of unlicensed short-term rentals by altering density limitations, shifting appeal authority, and requiring tax collection by hosting platforms. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 2 of high school football in the Ozarks features several big games, with scores and highlights available on the Ozarks Sports Zone's Scoreboard page. KY3
- ➤ Missouri State University's football team, grappling with injuries in its offensive line, aims to defeat Ball State for its first win against an FBS institution since 1990. Springfield Daily Citizen
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C-Street City Market: A Local Farmers Market Experience
Experience a vibrant farmers market dedicated to supporting local farmers and artists in Springfield, MO.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Springfield Reptile Expo: A Reptilian Adventure
Experience an exciting showcase of reptiles with educational displays, hands-on encounters, and a marketplace for adopting scaly companions.
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Karaoke Mondays at Martha's Vineyard
Experience a lively evening of karaoke, cocktails, and happy hour specials at Martha's Vineyard with host Blyss Carrington and fellow music lovers.
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Volunteer Day at Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Experience the joy of giving back to your community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and helping with various construction projects.
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Midweek Matinee Screening of Out of Africa
Experience a classic film as the Gillioz Theatre presents a matinee showing of the 1985 film 'Out of Africa', featuring the story of Karen Blixen's journey of love and self-discovery in Africa.
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