Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
Dogs beat the heat and capped the swim season with a dive event at Nixa Aquatics Center on Monday; owners paid $4 to join the fun, and activities included splashing and jumping off the board (said Nixa Parks and Recreation director Matt Krause).
🌲 Environment
Residents are advised by the Ozark Fire Protection District to stop outdoor burning after a flash drought dried the area even though the state ended its drought alert on Sept.
1. The ban covers yard waste, brush, and agricultural burning (grills are not included) and will lift when weather improves.
🏛️ Government
Motorists in Springfield should expect overnight lane closures and ramp restrictions on U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 65 from Sept.
14-17 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers are advised to consider alternate routes during the inspections.
🏈 Sports
Springfield Cardinals will wrap up their home regular season with a six-game series against Arkansas starting today at Route 66 Stadium before revealing a new nickname on Oct.
6 (rebranding efforts). They will host Tulsa in a best-of-three playoff opener on Sept. 15.
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