Good morning, Springfield.

Two local groups teamed up to bring mobile units with disability accommodations to community events in Greene County.

The units, which include a sensory space + a universally designed restroom, can be requested by organizers to provide inclusive access.

Springfield leaders released the 2026 Community Focus Report Friday, Oct.

2 at Hatch Auditorium, showing how nonprofits collaborated to meet needs despite federal funding cuts in support of families and children (featuring new data dashboards and a detailed look at strengths and challenges).

Ozark Fall Farmfest returns today at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and will draw about 50-60K visitors to explore over 1,200 exhibits including 600 livestock and live stock dog demonstrations.

The event is free to attend but parking in nearby lots costs $5.

Missouri State University finished its first year of a five-year plan that saw over 60 capital projects & program proposals, including a PhD model and a new tourism degree.

President Richard B. Williams said the Oct. 2 address showed progress that will boost more initiatives next year.

Springfield Botanical Gardens hosts its autumn native plant sale today at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

Gardeners can buy regional native perennials, vines, shrubs and trees to help local wildlife thrive.

Springfield-Branson National Airport celebrated over $35 million in upgrades on Oct.

1 at the Roy Blunt Terminal lobby, completing a flooring replacement project and a redesigned visitor information center with interactive kiosks plus several major improvements since 2025.

CoxHealth reached a milestone on its new St. Louis Children’s specialty care center on East Primrose — a 133,000 sqft facility that will offer outpatient surgery, pediatric urgent care, therapy and specialty services.

The center is set to open in 2027 to provide advanced care close to home.

Missouri's latest Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review found that mental health conditions (including depression, anxiety and substance use disorders) contributed to nearly a quarter of pregnancy-related deaths from 2019 to 2023.

A historic building (dating back to 1889) on Campbell Avenue downtown will be auctioned in November with bidding starting at $250,000 (bid amount).