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Springfield
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colder Ozarks temperatures are lowering car tire pressure and experts advise drivers to check their tires in the morning before heat affects the reading. Tim Fess from Rick’s Automotive explained that a 30° drop can cause a six PSI loss—enough to impact handling and durability. KY3
- ➤ Fassnight Creek Farms partnered with Ozarks Food Harvest to harvest extra produce today after a challenging crop season and will distribute the donation to families before SNAP benefits expire Saturday—aiming to help many in need. KY3
- ➤ The Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks supports families in Springfield by offering professional programs at Upside Down Mercantile — including photography projects and social events like Life Groups and Santa’s Workshop. Executive Director Scott Kirby and President Jen Welton say the group uses these programs to educate the community and promote inclusion. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ The Salvation Army broke ground on a new Harbor House complex at Kansas and Chestnut today—this project will replace the 80-year-old shelter, double its capacity for men, and add a food pantry and family enrichment center with a planned finish in December. The ceremony also honored longtime client Robert Hightower for his lasting service. KY3
- ➤ The Springfield Sertoma Club is hosting the 25th annual Wingapalooza food festival tomorrow at the Springfield Expo Center—doors open at 11 a.m. Over 40 local restaurants and businesses will offer wings, live music, bingo, a silent auction, and a haunted animatronic walk through to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Tom Trtan celebrated his 40-year career at KOLR 10 and Ozarks Fox, marking a milestone that began in 1985 in Springfield—he now co-hosts shows like Unscripted and Talking with Tom and will announce new projects soon. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Springfield Care to Learn charity said its daily voucher requests rose from 15 to 150 because of the ongoing government shutdown, with most requests involving food vouchers; the nonprofit, founded in 2008, has met 4.6 million family needs + it remains focused on ensuring every child gets support. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At Home came out of bankruptcy by cutting almost all of its $2 billion debt—securing $500-million in new funds—and set a stronger plan for the future. The Springfield store on S. Campbell stayed open because it was one of the best-performing locations. OzarksFirst.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public meeting is set for Nov. 6 at the Library Station (2535 N. Kansas Expressway) to update residents on the creosote cleanup at the former Kerr-McGee site—officials will discuss groundwater treatment, recent soil testing, and future plans for the area. Community members can ask questions and learn more during a presentation from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with follow-up discussions until 8 p.m. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a $5 million boost to food banks using TANF funds to help them prepare for reduced SNAP benefits expected to start November 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown. Ozarks Food Harvest spent $500,000 to stock up on food plus other agencies are bracing for a surge in demand as many local families may soon need assistance. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ In late July, the USPS reduced mail collection for nearly half of Missouri’s ZIP codes to morning-only service. Reporters from KY3 and Kansas City Beacon examined how the change is affecting mail delivery — with concerns that the adjustment may delay mail for some areas. KY3
- ➤ First responders and community leaders in Springfield learned how to manage crises better from Harvard University experts today — the training focused on cross-sector collaboration and leadership. About 300 professionals from 65 organizations practiced scenarios like public health and active shooter emergencies — building skills for a swift community response. KY3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Open enrollment for Marketplace Insurance starts Saturday with 65 plans available in the Ozarks—experts warn that rising costs and the expiration of enhanced tax credits may cause some to forgo renewing their coverage. Cox HealthPlans will cease offering policies in Greene and Webster Counties, and anyone needing coverage on January 1 must sign up by December 15. KY3
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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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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.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Stone Chapel — Tickets required — Experience the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a stunning candlelit setting.
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The Band Feel
7-8:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — Cost not specified — Experience a musical journey with a band reviving the sounds and passion of the past.
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Movie Matinee: Swingtime Screening
2-7 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Enjoy a classic 1936 film featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a delightful dance and romance tale.
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BFF, Dates or Single Winter Splendor
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $44-$52 per person — Unleash your creativity and take home your own masterpiece in a fun, guided blacklight painting experience.
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Cards at Cards Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hammons Field — Tickets available at event — Discover, trade, and enhance your collection at SWMO's ultimate sports cards and collectibles show.
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