Good morning, Springfield.

KY3 Weather Tour returns this fall with live broadcasts, trivia contests, free bike helmets and a weather class.

It will visit Jasper on Oct. 6, Ozark on Oct. 15, Fair Play on Nov. 5 and Blue Eye on Nov. 12 — doors open at 4 p.m.

The Tumbler sculpture rotates at Park Central Square tonight to mark the first night of fall.

The 8,000‐pound metal artwork by Greek artist Aris Demetrios, which has turned every four months since 2012, will remain until it rotates again at the start of winter.

Missouri State University reported mostly steady enrollment this semester with a systemwide headcount of 26,917 students including 25,039 at the Springfield campus.

Enrollment officials say the strategic plan will boost growth as key programs gain more students.

MoDOT will hold a public meeting on Sept.

29 at Republic City Hall to review plans that add shoulder lanes, modify intersections, and upgrade access on U.S. Route 60 between Springfield and Republic. Construction is set to begin mid-2028.

The city of Springfield has released its updated Stormwater Management Plan for public comment until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.

13. Residents can review the plan online (springfieldmo.gov/MS4) to help shape water quality improvements for the next five years.

On Tuesday, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted an event where U.S. ambassador to Iceland Billy Long and Icelandic ambassador Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir discussed plans to boost trade, tourism and cultural ties.

Long, a Springfield native, aims to connect the Ozarks with Iceland.

On Sept. 21, Greene County Commission recognized the 120-year-old Sac River Arch Bridge as a historic site on Farm Road 128 in Bois D'Arc—honoring its quiet legacy as one of only four working arch bridges in Missouri that has served local traffic for generations.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from Protecting K-9 Heroes for two new threat-protection vests for its K-9 teams (the department funds these patrol and search dogs entirely through donations) to improve their safety during daily tasks.

Springfield health officials urged residents to verify their vaccination records after Missouri reported 10 measles cases this year—experts note that the two-dose MMR vaccine is 97% effective while current vaccination levels remain below the 95% target.

Springfield resident Anna Wolfe unexpectedly gave birth after experiencing cryptic pregnancy (a rare condition) on Aug.

19; her daughter Jade, born at 32 weeks, was discharged on Sept. 21 as the community rallied in support.

CDC warns of rising rabies exposures after bats in Greene County test positive & health officials urge residents to take precautions at home to safeguard themselves.

Hammons Tower’s owner filed a suit on Sept.

15 in Greene County Circuit Court, claiming over $965K in unpaid rent for two floors abandoned at 901 E. St. Louis St. Strong Law cited ongoing safety and maintenance issues and will file a counterclaim soon.

Missouri State coach Casey Woods will face SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee in a rivalry game on Saturday at 8 p.m. in Dallas.

Their long friendship + shared coaching past will add a personal edge to this high-stakes contest.

The Springfield Cardinals lost 4–0 to the Amarillo Sod Poodles Tuesday — setting up a winner-take-all game today that will be their final match under the Cardinals name.

The team will reveal a new logo and name Oct. 6 at Route 66 stadium.

Missouri State University football Bears will travel to face No. 22 SMU in 2026 for their second ranked road game, testing the team's strength in a challenging matchup.