Good morning, Springfield.

On Saturday, thousands protested peacefully on National Avenue in Springfield during the No Kings rally—despite rain in the forecast.

Organizers from Indivisible and other groups held the event amid an 18-day government shutdown—calling for continued civic engagement.

Stephanie Stenger, a longtime Springfield nonprofit leader who helped launch Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery, has been named the 40th Humanitarian of the Year by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and will receive a prize ($5,000) award.

The award will be presented at 11:30 a.m. November 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (her work spans several local boards), underscoring her commitment to the community.

Assistant superintendent Jennifer Katzin, who served the Logan-Rogersville district for 42 years and led Guinness World Record events in 2011 and 2024 — marking milestones in school participation — announced her retirement effective at the end of the 2025-26 year.

The board accepted her plan on Oct. 15 and the district will soon search for a new assistant superintendent.

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Las Vegas Raiders at noon on Sunday — the Chiefs are 3-3 and a 12-point favorite while the 2-4 Raiders depend on top tackler Maxx Crosby and may miss tight end Brock Bowers due to a knee injury.

Montycler Concert

9 PM – 1 AM — The Regency Live — Tickets from $49 — Experience an electrifying EDM night with Montycler's high-energy performance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Buckcherry Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — Tickets available — Rock out with Buckcherry as they bring high-energy music to Springfield.

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.

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.

Haley Mae Campbell Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Riff — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville country artist Haley Mae Campbell on her 'Next Chapter' tour.