Daily
Springfield
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Partnership of the Ozarks opens New Day building today at 809 N. Campbell Ave as part of its One Door program that provides health care + legal services, mental health care, and essential amenities for adults facing homelessness. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local high schoolers compete for Student of the Month as nominations highlight community service from three students. Voting remains open until 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 (with the winner to be announced online on Friday, Dec. 19). Springfield News-Leader
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Springfield Ballet - The Nutcracker
7-8:30 p.m. — Springfield Little Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the timeless holiday story brought to life with beautiful choreography and music.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Stone Chapel, Drury University — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring a string quartet performing beloved Christmas carols.
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Festival of Lights Free Ice Skating
2:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Brightspeed Ice Park — Free entry, $3 skate rental — Enjoy free ice skating and holiday lights at the park.
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OMRR's Run for the Ranch
9:15 a.m. — MSU Parking Lot #22 — Registration fees apply — Participate in a variety of races from a 5K to an endurance run on a scenic route.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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