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Springfield Missouri News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Springfield Missouri News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Springfield and Southwest Missouri. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, manufacturing, economic growth, and community events across Greene County and the Ozarks region, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Missouri's…
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Arkansas Declares Disaster Zones After Storms | Springfield Missouri News
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared Marion and Searcy counties in north Arkansas disaster zones after devastating storms on May 28th unleashed floods…
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Missouri AG Targets Unlicensed Sports Betting | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri’s Attorney General is cracking down on six major online betting platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, for offering unlicensed “event contracts”…
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Man Steals Vases From Military Graves | Springfield Missouri News
A fifty-year-old Arkansas man, David Sutterfield Jr., faces serious felony charges after allegedly stealing and destroying brass vases from military headstones…
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Two Cars Flip in Springfield Crash | Springfield Missouri News
Two cars flipped into a front yard in Springfield Friday morning after a T-bone crash at a busy intersection—thanks to a Ford turning onto National Avenue, it…
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Missouri’s Voting Chaos Escalates | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri’s congressional map chaos just got worse—two new lawsuits are now piling on as voters who cast ballots in August may suddenly be represented by…
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Neighbor Saves Trapped Driver in Crash | Springfield Missouri News
Neighbor Saves Trapped Driver in Crash | Springfield Missouri News
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Schools Lock Down Amid Nearby Police Activity | Springfield Missouri News
Schools in the Nixa District hit ‘secure mode’ today—not because of any threat inside, but due to nearby police activity. Students stayed indoors while classes…
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Football Fever Boosts Branson's Economy | Springfield Missouri News
Friday night in Branson isn’t just about football—it’s a economic touchdown for downtown businesses. Fans flood Historic Downtown, turning restaurants and…
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West Plains vs Branson Clash | Springfield Missouri News
This Friday’s showdown between West Plains and Branson is heating up as both high school football teams gear up for a physical, turnover-free battle that could…
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Missouri State’s New Arts Hub Unveiled | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri State University just opened a jaw-dropping new performing arts complex, funded by a $12 million gift from alumnus Tim Reynolds in honor of his late…
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House Race and Ballot Battles in Christian County | Springfield Missouri News
In a high-stakes rematch, Republican incumbent Jamie Gragg faces Democrat Julia Curran in Christian County’s House District 140, where past Democratic…
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Top Sunflower Festival in America | Springfield Missouri News
Springfield’s Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park just snagged the top spot as America’s best sunflower festival—thanks to 70 acres of blooms, 15K TikTok searches, zero…
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Owner Sues Over $90K Theft | Springfield Missouri News
Inside Nixa’s Treehouse Lounge, a cannabis hangout turned legal battleground: owners are suing one of their own, Anthony Chamberlain, for allegedly stealing…
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Heatwave Ends with Fall Weather | Springfield Missouri News
Heatwave still gripping Springfield and Joplin with record highs, but relief is on the way—cold front brings scattered rain Sunday night, then cooler temps and…
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SUV vs Semi Truck Fatality on Hwy 5 | Springfield Missouri News
A deadly head-on crash on Highway 5 near Laclede County claims the life of a 49-year-old Springfield man after his SUV crossed into oncoming traffic—no…
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Tragic Crash in Stone County | Springfield Missouri News
A 56-year-old Crane man died after his 2001 Chevy Silverado flipped off a hill and crashed into trees on September 17th—killing him instantly and marking the…
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New Arts Hub Opens for Students | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri State University just unveiled its most ambitious arts investment ever—the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex, a sprawling hub designed…
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From Cancer to Captain America | Springfield Missouri News
Connor Lair, Missouri State’s bruising fullback and cancer survivor, is living his final college football season with grit and gratitude. Diagnosed with…
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Hattie Yarbrough and the Scandal That Defined Her | Springfield Missouri News
In 1894, Hattie Yarbrough stood trial in Springfield accused of running a brothel — a charge she fiercely denied, calling it a “deep laid plot” and vowing to…
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Two Motorcycles Collide in Osage Beach | Springfield Missouri News
A brutal motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 54 in Osage Beach left three people injured after a sudden left turn by a rider from Iowa sent a Kansas motorcycle…
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Summer Heat Finally Breaking | Springfield Missouri News
Summer’s not budging—heatwaves are still gripping the region with record-breaking temps, lows in the 70s and highs near 100° by Saturday, before a cool front…
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Stone County Ambulance District Breaks Ground | Springfield Missouri News
Stone County Ambulance District breaks ground on a new four-acre headquarters behind Branson West Marine and Powersports, marking a major leap forward in…
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Fall Festivals Sizzling Across Ozarks | Springfield Missouri News
Fall’s here and the Ozarks are buzzing with seasonal festivals—from apple fests and craft fairs to quirky events like a Black Walnut and Chicken Festival. With…
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Cessna Crash Near Berryville Arkansas | Springfield Missouri News
A Cessna 172 crashed near Berryville, Arkansas, on May 25th during takeoff—three locals from Greenwood aboard. The pilot aborted the takeoff after spotting…
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Trevor Heman’s Rise in Missouri Football | Springfield Missouri News
Trevor Heman is rewriting Missouri high school football history—already at 3,116 career receiving yards and climbing, he’s a master of routes and clutch…
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Louis Medlock Carves Park’s New Sculpture | Springfield Missouri News
Phelps Grove Park is about to unveil a jaw-dropping 13-foot cherry tree sculpture carved by local legend Louis Medlock — a Springfield native and…
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Springfield’s Seasonal Scene is Heating Up | Springfield Missouri News
Springfield, Missouri, is turning heads as a top destination with something for everyone—sports, nature, comedy, and food. This weekend’s packed with events…
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Greene County Needs Your Help for Elections | Springfield Missouri News
Greene County’s midterm elections are in serious trouble without enough election judges—nearly 100 short—and with big turnout expected, voters could face long…
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Feeding Kids Through the Weekend | Springfield Missouri News
In southwest Missouri, Ozarks Food Harvest is fighting hunger with a powerful weekend solution: filling backpacks with meals so kids stay fed between Friday…
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Brew at the Zoo: Ozarks Beer & Animals | Springfield Missouri News
Brew at the Zoo is back—this year’s eighth annual adult-only event at Dickerson Park Zoo on Sept. 26 from 5 to 8 PM, spotlighting top Ozarks breweries like…
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Tragic Drowning at Lake of the Ozarks | Springfield Missouri News
A tragic drowning death at the Lake of the Ozarks this past Wednesday shook the community — a 36-year-old man from St. Louis lost his life after jumping into…
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Ceramic Artist with a PT Twist | Springfield Missouri News
Mari Moore-Mosby, a ceramic artist and physical therapist, turns her passion for pottery into functional, hand-friendly mugs designed with thumb rests and…
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Queen City Chorale’s Storytelling Season | Springfield Missouri News
Queen City Chorale’s fifth season launches with a bold storytelling mission, turning choral music into an intimate, accessible experience. Born from pandemic…
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House District 135 Battle Heats Up | Springfield Missouri News
In a high-stakes race for Missouri’s House District 135, Republican Michael Hasty and Democrat John Chiles are locked in a battle of backgrounds, policies, and…
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Missouri AG Targets Medicaid Fraud | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri’s Attorney General just dropped charges against 17 people accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars from Medicaid — and the stakes couldn’t be…
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Ozarks Heatwave Finally Peaking | Springfield Missouri News
The Ozarks are baking under a relentless heatwave, with record-smashing temps hitting the mid-70s at night and upper 90s during the day—possibly even topping…
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Missouri Schools Face Funding Freeze | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri’s education board has stunned educators by refusing to ask for more school funding next year, sticking with the same $4.28 billion request — the first…
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High Stakes Showdowns Week Four | Springfield Missouri News
Week four of high school football is heating up with explosive matchups and powerhouse teams colliding. Fair Grove, ranked eighth in Class Two and undefeated…
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Heatwave Peaks Then Fades | Springfield Missouri News
Heatwaves are here to stay — record highs and warm lows are breaking daily, with Springfield hitting 98°F after a 75°F overnight low. Isolated storms with hail…
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Missouri State Renovates McDonald Arena | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri State University is diving headfirst into a $11.8M renovation of McDonald Arena, kicking off soon with a $7.8M phase focused on building a…
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Missouri State vs Marshall Historic Rivalry | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri State’s football team is poised for its first sellout at Plaster Stadium since 2015, with only a handful of tickets left for Saturday’s showdown…
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Man Faces New Sex Assault Charges | Springfield Missouri News
A chilling case in Greene County: Joseph Karl Glendenning, a man with a violent past including a 1987 rape conviction and life sentence, is now facing multiple…
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Springfield Assault Case Details | Springfield Missouri News
In Springfield, Missouri, Joseph Doyle Junior, born in 1992, faces first-degree assault charges after allegedly brutally attacking a victim—kicking him over 30…
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Fatal Crash at Glenstone and Chestnut | Springfield Missouri News
A deadly crash at the intersection of Glenstone Avenue and Chestnut Expressway claimed the life of 79-year-old William Huey, driver of a 1996 Ford Escort, who…
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Teen Driver Leaves Victim After Crash | Springfield Missouri News
A 20-year-old in Lebanon, Missouri, faces charges after allegedly hitting a woman with his car and fleeing—laughing when confronted, admitting he left to avoid…
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Missouri Archery Season Rules 2024 | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri’s archery season is officially open, giving hunters their first crack at deer and turkey this fall—with two split seasons running through January…
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AI’s Double Edge in Springfield | Springfield Missouri News
While tech giants sound alarms about AI’s existential risks, Springfield, Missouri’s job center is rolling up its sleeves to prepare locals for the…
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Ponzi King Sentenced in St. Louis | Springfield Missouri News
A 38-year-old St. Louis financier, Siddharth Jawahar, just got an 11-year prison sentence and must pay back $31 million after running a $35 million Ponzi…
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Top Sunflower Farm in America | Springfield Missouri News
Springfield, Missouri’s Rutledge-Wilson Farm just snagged the top spot for America’s best sunflower festival—free entry, 70 acres of golden blooms, and a 359%…
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Missouri Limits ALPR Data Use | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe just signed an executive order to rein in how law enforcement uses Automated License Plate Readers, striking a balance between…
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Two Spider Monkeys Find New Home | Springfield Missouri News
Two rescued spider monkeys, Noel and Palenque, have landed at Dickerson Park Zoo after escaping the illegal pet trade — a wild journey that began in Texas…
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Fellows Lake’s Future After Watershed Exit | Springfield Missouri News
The Watershed Committee is stepping down from managing Fellows Lake Marina and Miller Park after six years, citing financial deficits, but vows to keep…
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Hummingbirds Head South This Fall | Springfield Missouri News
Hummingbirds are on the move—packing up their wings and heading south in a dazzling migration that’s underway now through October. These tiny titans, starting…
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Bravery Recognized in Missouri | Springfield Missouri News
Twenty-four Missouri heroes, including a daring civilian mom and a fearless paramedic, received the Public Safety Medal for risking everything to save lives in…
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Super El Niño Could Mean Warmer Wet Winter | Springfield Missouri News
El Niño’s heating up the Pacific—and it might be super strong this winter. Expect warmer temps and more rain (or snow) across the Ozarks, caught in a weather…
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Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Missouri | Springfield Missouri News
Tragic crash on Highway 106 near Eminence, Missouri, claims life of 43-year-old motorcycle rider in a chain-reaction collision involving a Nissan, Toyota, and…
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Roof Damage You Can’t See | Springfield Missouri News
After a storm, your roof might look fine from the ground—but hidden damage could be brewing. Lifted shingles, hail dents, or cracked flashing can sneak by…
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Druff's New Owner Keeps It Classic | Springfield Missouri News
Druff’s Diner just got a fresh face behind the counter—Erin Haney, who’s been there since day one in 2016, is now its sole owner. Celebrating the diner’s…
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Gate Passes for Non-Ticket Holders | Springfield Missouri News
TSA’s new gate-access pilot program lets non-ticket-holders hang out, shop, or say goodbye at airport gates—sparking debate. Supporters love the emotional…