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Springfield
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demolition crews tore down the east side of the old Rancho Court on E. Kearney this week—part of Route 66 history that opened in the 1940s and was later declared a nuisance by the City in September. The remaining cabins west of N. Delaware Ave continue to be used by a private business. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Springfield’s Rescue One rescued two dogs in a crisis yesterday + the dogs now remain with local foster care providers as they recover. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheri Perkins and Renee Textor held a ribbon cutting for The Table on Oct. 13 as local community members gathered at 610 N. Prospect Ave. The restaurant — built on the long-vacant site of the 1896 Springfield Flour Mill — will open on Oct. 20 and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Zimmer Midwest Communications launched a new country music station called 93.7 The Stage in Springfield yesterday. The station plays popular artists like Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs (and also airs emerging acts like Ty Myers) to offer Ozarks listeners a fresh sound (with a focus on today’s new country format). OzarksFirst.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Public Schools holds a luncheon today at noon to induct three outstanding alumni into the 2025 Hall of Fame — Ken McClure, former mayor; Warren Robinett, a pioneering game developer; and Nancy Allen, an attorney and bestselling author. KY3
- ➤ Discovery School in Springfield was the only non-religious private school to receive taxpayer-funded scholarships from the MOScholars program — it got 54 awards, nearly half of its student body, while local religious schools received 143. Rep. Betsy Fogle said the data confirmed her concerns that state funds favor institutions that lack the same accountability measures as public schools. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ On October 15, the Springfield Center for Dyslexia and Learning hosted an Oktoberfest event at 4 By 4 Brewing to raise awareness for dyslexia & mark its 10th anniversary and Dyslexia Awareness Month with scavenger hunts, raffles, and gift baskets, while facing tougher funding challenges. KY3
- ➤ Drury University reported that local student enrollment rose by 23% this year because of its new Drury Springfield Promise program. The initiative offers a $2,000 scholarship and limits out-of-pocket costs for eligible students from Springfield and eight nearby counties—helping make college more affordable. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ Missouri State University built early ties with Chinese universities when a three-person team led by Jim Baker traveled to China 25 years ago to set up exchange programs focused on agriculture and business—these efforts paved the way for current collaborations including a program now enrolling 810 Chinese students via MSU-West Plains in Dalian. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Culinary arts students at Table Rock Career Center are making and delivering over 1,000 servings of chicken fried rice to help fight food insecurity today. The students, coming from schools in Stone, Taney, and Christian counties, will deliver the meals to Elevate Branson at 6:00 p.m. — they are using the project to practice key kitchen skills. OzarksFirst.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy and Missouri State University hosted a 10-year celebration at the Plaster Student Union to mark the MSU Care Clinic's work in caring for over 33,000 uninsured patients. Dean Mark Smith and practice manager Justin Gassel said the event highlighted the clinic’s role in building trust with patients while training future health workers—supporting care for our community. OzarksFirst.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The undefeated Lockwood Tigers are preparing for a postseason run in Missouri’s 8-Man Class with head coach Clay Lasater leading the team. They will try to keep their winning streak alive this season — KY3 reported. KY3
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Pets & Pumpkins Family Festival
11 AM – 4 PM — All About Dogs & Cats — $2 entry — Enjoy a fun-filled day with costume parades and activities for pets and families while supporting local charities.
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Montycler Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — The Regency Live — Tickets from $49 — Experience an electrifying EDM night with Montycler's high-energy performance.
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A Foreign Affair: From Istria to Italy
7:30-10 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $205 — Experience the flavors of the Adriatic paired with the passion of Italian song during an evening with tenor Michael Spyres.
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Eric Johnson Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience guitar legend Eric Johnson live, blending rock, blues, and jazz in an intimate setting.
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MPO Concert: Fall into the Magic of Music
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing — Free entry — Experience enchanting orchestral melodies in the vibrant heart of Springfield, MO.
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Springfield Business Journal Pancake Breakfast
7-9 a.m. — Garbo's Pizzeria — Donations appreciated — Enjoy pancakes and support domestic violence awareness efforts in Greene County.
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The Soft Surrender Red Carpet Premiere
6:30-11 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Discover the beauty and resilience in the journeys of hospice patients and their caregivers through film.
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Buckcherry Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — Tickets available — Rock out with Buckcherry as they bring high-energy music to Springfield.
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KDK Concert Series
5:30-11:30 p.m. — The Riff — $20 cash at the door — Enjoy headlining bands Sound The Alarm & Outlaws Reloaded alongside local artists.
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Speed Dating for Adults
2-5 p.m. — Arris Pizza Springfield — Entry fee optional — Meet new people and spark connections while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere on the patio.
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