Good morning, Springfield.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 a.m., Springfield hosts its fourteenth annual Area Memorial Stair Climb at Route 66 Stadium (955 E.

Trafficway St.) to honor the 343 firefighters lost on 9/11 and raise funds for first responders, with early registration packets available Thursday, Sept. 10 at Pasta Express.

KY3’s Leigh Moody reported that a free pet pantry opened on College Street today to provide essential supplies for local pet owners in Springfield.

The new initiative from Leigh’s Lost and Found aims to support families with pets.

Buckingham's BBQ closed after a Sunday morning grease fire damaged its pit area at 2002 S.

Campbell Ave; Springfield firefighters quickly controlled the fire and no one was hurt. Owner David Campbell said the restaurant is set to reopen in three to four days pending insurance review.

Battlefield Mall will soon welcome a new J.

Crew Factory offering coastal American style apparel for all ages (located near Macy’s) while The Cut Collective barbershop has already opened near the mall’s south entrance; the apparel store will open later this month.

Moonshine Sports Lounge opened in late August at 1326 W.

Sunshine St. on West Sunshine, offering live music Fridays and karaoke Saturdays along with custom furniture and a signature moonshine cocktail menu. Owner Brian Lahman said the venue (a bougie dive bar) plans expansion to other towns in five years.

The 11th annual Missouri Food Truck Fest returns this Saturday at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features food trucks selling BBQ, tacos, seafood & sweet treats.

Springfield Art Museum has received over $81,000 to fund its Art is Everywhere project during renovations.

The initiative will bring pop-up exhibits and hands-on crafts across Springfield and aims to engage the community until the museum's 100th anniversary in 2028.

The Greene County Commission and the Greene County Historic Sites Board rededicated Cave Spring Memorial Church on Thursday with a new historical marker honoring a pioneer landmark in northwestern Greene County, and they appointed Amy Suzanne Farmer Westermann to the county Planning Board.

Members of the Rachel Donelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host Constitution Week events in Springfield from Sept.

17 to 23. The program includes an exhibit at The Library Center (4653 S. Campbell Ave), a mayoral proclamation on Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m., and a bell-ringing observance on Sept. 17 at 3 p.m.

September is Suicide Prevention Month in Springfield, where local mental health experts urge residents to check on loved ones + use the 988 hotline for immediate help.

Dalton Chronister of Zero Suicide Project said asking directly can spark conversation to connect individuals with support.

A 9-year-old boy (Tucker) was bitten by a copperhead snake while fishing near Pomme De Terre lake at Lightfoot campground on Sunday morning.

He was treated at Mercy Pediatrics in Springfield on Monday and is now recovering at home.

Nixa quarterback Adam McKnight led Week 1 high school football in Greene and Christian counties last Friday with 341 total yards and a key role in a 30-27 win at Joplin.

Local coaches highlighted several standout performances from area schools.