Good morning, Springfield.

Lexi, a lost Corgi who has been missing for three months, is back home in Springfield after being found in Yellville.

The pet got lost during a family trip to Arkansas and her owners posted flyers and radio notices — a step that finally led to her safe return.

Ozarks Healthcare will host the Abili-T-Ball adaptive T-ball games on Saturdays from Sept.

26 to Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at Kimes and Watkins Fields in West Plains to help kids (with special needs) build motor skills and socialize. Volunteers are needed during the games.

Springfield police and Harrison PD officials say social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Roblox, and Snapchat are making it harder for parents to keep children safe online; they advise checking unexpected app usage (for example, prolonged time on a calculator app) to prevent financial scams and exploitation.

Psychedelic Freedom Conference will take place on Oct.

3 at University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Grand Ballroom in Springfield as experts share insights on psychedelic research, public safety and mental health. Keynote speaker Lt. Sarko Gergerian and others are announced, and comedian Shane Mauss will add humor to the event.

A 40-foot mobile STEM lab gave students at Missouri Connections Academy hands-on learning on Monday, letting them test flashlight designs + tackle real-world engineering challenges.

The event offered a unique chance for practical STEM exposure.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is tracking deer hemorrhagic disease cases & asks residents to report any suspected sightings as midges spread the virus from July to Oct.

Officials say outbreaks normally diminish after a heavy frost.

Health officials warn residents to take precautions after bats in Greene County tested positive for rabies, although Taney County has reported no confirmed cases.

They advise avoiding wild animals and keeping pets vaccinated (this step protects both animals and people).