Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two seniors at the Blue and Gold Tournament received $2,000 scholarships from the Logan Middleton Scholarship Award, honoring a late teen who exemplified outstanding sportsmanship. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Eden Village, a community initiative offering tiny homes to the homeless, expands to Tulsa, providing housing for 63 people. KY3
- ➤ Springfield Police Department advises on ensuring safe transportation on New Year's Eve if alcohol consumption is involved. KY3
- ➤ Bass Pro Shops commits $1 million to youth outdoor education in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's conservation efforts and passion for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages safe driving over the New Year's period, highlighting sober driving and offering 500 free Lyft rides to ensure public safety. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ A new Missouri law part of a criminal justice reform package, spearheaded by state senators, will streamline the expungement of criminal records, granting greater discretion to judges and reducing waiting periods for eligibility. KY3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kickapoo High School's basketball team wins its 14th Blue and Gold Tournament title by emphasizing defense, allowing only 38.5 points per game. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The Republic boys basketball team, led by senior guard Brenley Hagewood and sophomore sharpshooter Brody Blades, defeated Bolivar 64-49 to win the Blue and Gold Tournament's Gold Division crown. Springfield Daily Citizen
-
5th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest
The 5th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest will feature a variety of mac and cheese dishes at the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield.
-
Them Dirty Roses Live at Southbound Bar & Grill
Them Dirty Roses will perform live at Southbound Bar & Grill in Springfield, showcasing their music to local fans.
-
Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
Celebrate the release of Rebecca Yarros’ third book in The Empyrean Series, Onyx Storm, with proof of purchase required for attendance.
-
Suzy Bogguss Live at Southbound Bar & Grill
Enjoy a live performance by renowned singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss at Southbound Bar & Grill in Springfield.
-
Jack Frost 5k Run and 1.5-mile Walk
The Jack Frost event features a competitive 5k run and a 1.5-mile walk with awards for top finishers across various age groups.
-
Hockey Smile Concert
Hockey Smile is performing live at Lindberg's Tavern in Springfield.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The enemy of art is the absence of constraints.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Springfield
Welcome to the Daily Springfield, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springfield, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Springfield, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springfield and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Springfield
A free Springfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspringfieldnews.com/sitemap