Good morning, Springfield.

Yesterday, the Veterans Business Outreach Center held a Boots to Business class at The Library Station where veterans and their families learned about starting their own business — the event offered lessons on basic business concepts and expert advice to guide future entrepreneurs. The day-long class helped veterans explore a structured career path that builds on familiar military skills.

Greene County sheriff's investigators found a caged dog at a cemetery and Springfield’s Rescue One helped the animal find a foster family—authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.

The History Museum on the Square has prepared an exhibit that displays preserved headlines from November 1925 and November 1975 — events shown include Highway 60 paving plans, the Ozarks apple crop value, a store anniversary, and local thefts alongside film screenings that capture Springfield’s rich history.

Travelers at Springfield-Branson National Airport have seen mixed conditions amid the ongoing government shutdown as TSA workers work without pay — some experienced smooth travel while others faced delays.

The airport said operations have not been significantly affected but warned that holiday travel may get harder if Congress does not act soon.

Pedestrian fatalities in Missouri rose nearly 11% over the past five years, prompting many cities to restrict right turns on red; in Springfield, downtown signs mark only spots with obstructed views—drivers must stop and yield before turning.

The Route CC bridge in Ozark reopened Tuesday night—after a month-long construction closure.

Crews installed two left-turn lanes from eastbound Route CC to northbound Highway 65 and will begin work on the Route 60 bridge over the Finley River in Highlandville next week.

Mercy and Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City have partnered to bring more pediatric specialists to the Ozarks.

The collaboration will add needed expertise to local hospitals — aiming to improve care for children in Springfield and the region.

Seniors Helping Seniors® Ozarks provides in-home care for Springfield veterans so they can age with dignity by matching each client with a caregiver who shares similar values—helping with daily tasks and VA benefits.

The service offers free consultations to guide veterans and their families through personalized care plans that fit their needs.

Residents in Springfield are advised to prepare their cars for winter while the weather stays mild (experts recommend checking tires, wipers, fluids, and batteries) so that engines start reliably when cold weather arrives.

This maintenance work helps drivers avoid car troubles as temperatures drop.

Chris Neyenouse from Ozarks Sports Zone spoke with Mount Vernon High School football coach Tom Cox—who has coached for decades—about the team's latest playoff run.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening

8-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $75 VIP tickets available — Celebrate the holidays with a classic film and a fun costume contest.

Missouri State Bears vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

1-3 p.m. — Robert W. Plaster Stadium — Cost information not provided — Catch an exciting college football matchup between the Bears and the Bulldogs.