Daily
Springfield
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Price Cutter Charity Championship returns today at 11 a.m. at Highland Springs Country Club — proceeds will benefit Ozarks children’s charities. OzarksFirst.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ City council voted Monday night on rezoning the vacant Kum & Go site at 2404 E. Sunshine — near Enterprise Ave. — to allow new retail development. Owner Brett Roubal — who has led projects like Chick-fil-A — plans to attract a national tenant, though detailed plans remain unannounced. OzarksFirst.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Weird Al Yankovic will perform at the Ozarks Amphitheater on June 12 — and at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield on June 17 next summer. Ticket sales for the Springfield concert start November 21. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ The Springfield Art Museum renovation has made significant progress as director Nick Nelson led a hard hat tour showing the transformed auditorium, new gallery space, and improved visitor flow; Phase 1 will finish by the end of September and museum officials will raise funds to start Phase 2 — the project aims to enhance community access and preserve its historic legacy. KSMU
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Home and auto insurance premiums are rising, with some Missourians facing an added cost of about $550 as companies adjust rates to cover claims from past weather events and inflation. Insurors say that the changes come after claims from several years ago and advise safe driving and comparing policy options to manage costs—moves affecting many customers. KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri issued partial SNAP benefits for November after a federal shutdown delayed full payments, with recipients receiving up to 65% of their normal funds. The Missouri Department of Social Services announced it is upgrading its systems with its benefits vendor to resume paying full amounts as soon as possible—official timing is pending. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ New Day, a purpose-driven day center for unsheltered adults operated by Community Partnership of the Ozarks, will open in December at 809 N. Campbell Ave—funded by $1.7M in ARPA funds and marijuana sales tax revenues. Local providers such as Burrell Behavioral Health and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will offer health, legal and housing services at the center. Springfield Daily Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In the Ozarks, medical experts advise travelers to wash hands, wear an N95 mask, and get vaccinated as families prepare for Thanksgiving—these steps aim to keep high-risk members safe during increased travel. Doctors Sami Hourieh and J.D. Buckridge stress that following these guidelines will help prevent virus spread during holiday gatherings. KY3
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ KY3 has compiled a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day for Springfield diners; the list provides operating hours and advises making reservations at select spots. The range of options covers early-morning diners to 24-hour chains — giving locals many choices for their holiday meal. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Glendale senior Carson Butler and Central senior Brayden Miao each won three medals at the state swimming championships in St. Peters. Butler won a state title in the 100‐yard butterfly, came second in the 200‐yard medley, and helped a relay finish seventh—Miao came second in the 100‐yard butterfly, finished third in the 100‐yard breaststroke, and was part of a relay that placed fifth. Springfield Daily Citizen
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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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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.
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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.
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The Arc of the Ozarks: Christmas Extravaganza
5:30-9:30 p.m. — White River Conference Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate the season with a festive fundraising event for Children’s Autism Services.
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Taj Farrant's Final Show of 2025
6-8:30 p.m. — The Riff — $5 cover for minors — Experience electrifying guitar work as Taj Farrant returns to his home stage for an unforgettable performance.
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Toys for Tots 2025
2-5 p.m. — Corwin Ford of Springfield — Free entry — A community event supporting local children in need through toy donations.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 p.m. — Stone Chapel — Up to 12% Off — Experience the enchanting sounds of Christmas carols played by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight in a stunning chapel setting.
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It's A Wonderful Life Film Screening
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Free admission — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a classic film showcasing heartfelt moments.
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