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Springfield
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's latest Community Focus Report highlights achievements in mental health and cost of living improvements while emphasizing ongoing challenges in housing, gun violence, and substance abuse. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The 2024 Community Focus Report on Springfield highlights ongoing struggles with housing, mental health, and childcare, alongside successes in tourism and employment, as the community plans to tackle these issues with enhanced resources and data collection. Springfield News-Leader
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield Public Schools student passed away after an ATV accident on October 3. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Missouri's Department of Transportation urges drivers to be vigilant of deer during October and November, the peak breeding season, to avoid collisions that resulted in 420 injuries and four deaths in 2023. KY3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Springfield enhances its cultural landscape with an interactive neon light mural by Spidertag, available for public interaction through a mobile app. KY3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Halloween fake spider webs may endanger small wildlife, and caution or alternatives are advised. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's Mercy and CoxHealth hospitals experienced a record-breaking number of births in August, with factors such as seasonal conception trends and local healthcare options influencing the increase. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ozarks Sports Zone provides coverage for Week 6 of high school football, featuring scores and highlights. KY3
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Trailfest - 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon at Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park
Experience an exciting day of running with events including a 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon at the beautiful Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park.
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Johnston Companies Charity Golf Tournament
Participate in a charity golf tournament supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at Millwood Golf and Racquet Club.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Day
Experience a rewarding day of giving back to the community through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt Experience in Springfield, Missouri
Experience a fun and engaging scavenger hunt adventure that blends puzzles, exploration, and informative self-guided tours across Springfield.
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Wine, Women & Shoes: A Night of Inspiration and Fun
Experience an evening filled with wine tasting, designer shopping, dinner, a silent auction, and live music, all to benefit The Victim Center.
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Springfield, Missouri
Experience a unique blend of scavenger hunting and adventure racing through an informative self-guided tour suitable for all ages in Springfield.
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Jukebox Hero: A Night of Rock, Pop & Country Music
Experience a thrilling performance by Jukebox Hero, the Midwest’s premier band, featuring hits from the 80s to the present across rock, pop, and country genres.
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The Lion King Children's Workshop
Experience a fun-filled afternoon of dance, crafts, and games centered around the beloved story of The Lion King, designed specifically for children aged 3-8.
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Springfield, MO
Experience a unique blend of scavenger hunting, adventure racing, and informative self-guided touring in this engaging community event that caters to all ages.
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Midweek Matinee: Screening of Open Range
Experience the classic 2003 Western film Open Range, featuring a tale of friendship and vengeance against a backdrop of cattle driving.
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