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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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Missouri Voters Face Landmark Ballot | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri voters face a historic ballot on November 5, 2026, with five statewide measures and four city charter changes in Springfield. The drama centers on…
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Lakeland Behavioral Health Abuse Lawsuit | Springfield Missouri News
A shocking new lawsuit accuses Lakeland Behavioral Health of negligence after an employee allegedly sexually abused a minor patient while she was showering —…
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Bridging Giving and Need in the Ozarks | Springfield Missouri News
Winter Kinne leads the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in a bold mission to turn private giving into powerful, lasting community impact. By expertly…
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Springfield Heatwave Ends This Weekend | Springfield Missouri News
Springfield just shattered its all-time heat record with a fifth straight day hitting 100 degrees—sticking around in the upper 90s through Saturday, with only…
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Mortgage Rates Surge and What It Means | Springfield Missouri News
Mortgage rates are surging—30-year fixeds over 7.2%, 15-years near 6.8%—pushing toward levels last seen in 2023 as the Fed fights inflation with potential rate…
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Ozarks Heat Dome Still Baking | Springfield Missouri News
Heat’s still running wild in mid-September, with Springfield hitting 100°F for the fifth time this month — a record-breaking streak that shows no signs of…
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Hiland Dairy Brings Back Classic Flavors | Springfield Missouri News
Hiland Dairy is bringing back its wildly popular Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk — the one that vanished a few years ago and left fans begging for it. Now, after…
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Del Rio-Wilson Leads Marshall’s Revenge Bid | Springfield Missouri News
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall’s dual-threat quarterback, just earned Sun Belt Preseason Offensive Player of the Year honors—despite a rough 2023 season. Now…
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Jackson Ranck’s Violent Domestic Outburst | Springfield Missouri News
A Texas County man, Jackson Ranck, born in 1999, faces multiple felony charges—including armed criminal action and domestic assault—after allegedly firing a…
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Fatal Crash Near Glenstone and Chestnut | Springfield Missouri News
A deadly crash shook Springfield Tuesday afternoon near Glenstone and Chestnut Expressway, claiming one life and leaving a passenger critically injured. One…
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AI’s Doomsday Warning vs School Ground Rules | Springfield Missouri News
AI’s rapid rise is sparking global debate—former Anthropic researcher warns of existential risk within a decade, while others suspect tech giants are pushing…
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Foster Fathers Face Abuse Charges | Springfield Missouri News
Two foster dads in Branson, Missouri, are facing felony charges after a child revealed a horrifying pattern of abuse—including belt beatings, starvation, and…
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Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation and Gun Charges | Springfield Missouri News
A Missouri man, John Weaver, 44, just pleaded guilty to horrific crimes: sexually exploiting a minor, possessing meth and guns — including two pistols — while…
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Suspect in White Oak Station Break-In | Springfield Missouri News
Marshfield police are urgently seeking a slender suspect who shattered the glass door of White Oak Station on Spur Drive last Tuesday, September 13th — leaving…
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Springfield Food Safety Failures Exposed | Springfield Missouri News
Health inspections in Springfield revealed a mix of minor and serious kitchen violations across popular spots like Alamo Drafthouse, Wingstop, and Amazin…
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Thomas Coy Pleads Guilty in Amazon Driver Shooting | Springfield Missouri News
Thomas Coy, accused of fatally shooting Amazon driver Jasmine Taylor with a pellet rifle in Missouri, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed…
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Dancing Roots in Southwest Missouri | Springfield Missouri News
Hispanic Heritage Month is alive and kicking in Southwest Missouri, where a grassroots group called Grupo Latinoamericano—born in the late 80s—is turning…
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Politician Accused of Framing Opponent | Springfield Missouri News
Thomas Ross, who won a Republican primary for Missouri’s 161st District House seat, is now out of jail after being charged with planting drugs on his opponent…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Rocks Nightclub | Springfield Missouri News
A wrongful death lawsuit blames a nightclub and Alexis Norman for a fatal crash involving 19-year-old Isaiah Sanchez, alleging she assaulted him in the car — a…
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Yallternative Eats Sues Former Partner | Springfield Missouri News
A downtown Springfield food spot, Yallternative Eats, has shut down and sued its former partner, Vine & Vibes, over alleged misconduct including ignoring…
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Andee Cafe Brings Authentic Vietnamese Flavors to Ozark | Springfield Missouri News
Andee Cafe just dropped in Ozark like a flavor bomb—authentic northern Vietnamese eats from sisters An and Thao Le, who watched their doors flood with hungry…
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Brown Derby Building Gets New Owner | Springfield Missouri News
A historic Brown Derby building at 2360 E Chestnut Expressway is getting a new lease on life—now owned by HMR Properties, which plans to use it for storage…
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Heat Wave Ends? Cold Front Coming | Springfield Missouri News
The Ozarks are baking under one of the hottest Septembers on record, with temps stuck in the upper nineties. A stalled cold front brings scattered showers…
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Former Election Official Sues Secretary of State | Springfield Missouri News
Former Missouri election integrity director Nicholas La Strada is suing Secretary of State Jay Hoskins, claiming he was fired in retaliation for exposing…
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Child Hit by Car on North Hillcrest | Springfield Missouri News
A child was struck by a car while playing on North Hillcrest Avenue around 4:20 PM, after one driver swerved to avoid them — only for another car heading south…
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Heat Dome Lingers But Fall’s on the Way | Springfield Missouri News
That September heatwave is back with a vengeance, blasting the Ozarks with mid-90s Sunday and upper 90s Monday—challenging old records as a stubborn heat dome…
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Name Change for Profit, Not Confusion | Springfield Missouri News
The Springfield Cardinals are ditching their name—not because fans are confused, but because new owners want to keep merch profits in-house. This move, driven…
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Willard Church Expands for Growing Congregation | Springfield Missouri News
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to break ground this fall on a massive 18,000-square-foot meetinghouse in Willard, designed to serve up…
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Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs | Springfield Missouri News
Diesel prices just hit a record high nationwide—$6.05 per gallon—with Missouri at $5.91, the priciest ever for the state. Schools like Ozark Public are…
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Deception Turned Deadly in Missouri | Springfield Missouri News
A Missouri man named Jesse Bussell is facing serious charges after allegedly pretending to be his girlfriend via text messages to lure a man over — only to…
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Centennial Route 66 Tour Begins in Springfield | Springfield Missouri News
Celebrate the centennial of Route 66 with Missouri’s biggest motor tour yet—starting in Springfield, the official birthplace of the Mother Road, and ending in…
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Dakota Hardesty’s Violent Chase | Springfield Missouri News
In Polk County, Missouri, 31-year-old Dakota Hardesty is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly chasing down two people, hurling hammers at their…
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LDS Expands in Missouri with New Meetinghouses | Springfield Missouri News
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major strides in Missouri with two new construction projects set to transform congregational life. In…
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Andy Reid’s Cheeseburger Game | Springfield Missouri News
Andy Reid’s legendary mustache and cheeseburger obsession are front and center in this wild new partnership with Kraft Singles for National Cheeseburger Day…
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Data Center Duel in Springfield | Springfield Missouri News
A heated zoning battle erupts in Springfield as developer Trent Overhue pushes forward with a proposed data center, claiming his property’s current zoning…
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Houston Honors Emmett Kelly With Statue | Springfield Missouri News
Houston, Missouri, is bringing back the laughter—and the legacy—of Emmett Kelly Sr., the iconic “Weary Willie” clown, with a new statue set to grace downtown…
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Speed Limit Debate on I-44 | Springfield Missouri News
Could raising I-44’s speed limit from 70 to 75 mph really make traffic flow smoother—or just invite risk? Critics fear drivers will push even faster, creating…
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District 137 Rematch: Constitution and Abortion | Springfield Missouri News
In a rematch for House District 137, incumbent Republican Darin Chappell faces Democrat Bryce Lockwood, who’s hoping voters remember his recent losses on two…
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Periods Are Not Angry | Springfield Missouri News
A simple period at the end of a text message is now being misread by some as a sign of anger or sarcasm — a bizarre twist where punctuation, meant to clarify…
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Ozarks Lyric Opera’s Magical Cinderella | Springfield Missouri News
Get ready for a magical, masterfully produced opera experience: Ozarks Lyric Opera is staging Rossini’s “Cinderella” at the Historic Gillioz Theatre on…
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Heat Wave Stuck Through Saturday | Springfield Missouri News
This September heat wave is no joke—temps hitting mid to upper 90s and sticking around through Saturday. A stalled cold front means little relief, with dry air…
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Teen Dirt Bike Rider Hurt in Missouri Crash | Springfield Missouri News
A 14-year-old dirt bike rider from Crane, Missouri, suffered injuries in a crash at Lucas Oil Speedway over the weekend—when his Yamaha veered into the path of…
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Springfield Cardinals Say Goodbye | Springfield Missouri News
After 20 years, the Springfield Cardinals are officially retiring their iconic name and logo in a bold rebrand — but they’ll still play Double-A ball for the…
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Elderly Driver Thrown from Car in Missouri Crash | Springfield Missouri News
An 84-year-old man in Lowry City, Missouri, suffered serious injuries after being thrown from his car in a crash caused by failing to yield at a stop sign —…
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Storm Hits Sheldon Missouri Hard | Springfield Missouri News
A wild storm tore through Sheldon, Missouri, leaving major damage in its wake—downed trees, power lines, and a tree that crashed straight into a home. One…
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Charger Smashes Prius Then Flees | Springfield Missouri News
Charger Smashes Prius Then Flees | Springfield Missouri News
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Festival of Family and Apples | Springfield Missouri News
Fifty-four years strong, the Seymour Apple Festival still packs in crowds and community spirit, even as the original orchards fade. With live music, pie…
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Bears Dominate, Statement Win at Home | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri State erupted for a dominant 48-14 win over Lindenwood, turning their season-opening embarrassment into a statement victory. Quarterback Skyler…
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Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Texas County | Springfield Missouri News
Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Texas County | Springfield Missouri News
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Two Officers Arrested for Gun Theft | Springfield Missouri News
Two Arkansas law enforcement officers, former Chief Deputy Mikel Blocker and Investigator Aaron Carter, both 36, were arrested on theft charges after an…
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Private Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing | Springfield Missouri News
Private Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing | Springfield Missouri News
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OzarksFirst Live Friday Nights | Springfield Missouri News
Get ready for Friday night lights with OzarksFirst’s new “1st & 10” live stream series—bringing you real-time high school football action from 20 top local…
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Guilty Verdict in Deadly Drive-By Shooting | Springfield Missouri News
A man named Arshaun Bradley has been found guilty on all charges in a brutal drive-by shooting that killed Chaviz Nguyen and critically wounded his pregnant…
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Heat Dome Returns This Week | Springfield Missouri News
Heat’s roaring back with a vengeance—temps already hit 90, and another brutal heat wave is brewing this weekend, possibly shattering records next week. While…
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Final Verdict in Chaviz Nguyen Shooting | Springfield Missouri News
A jury has convicted Arshaun Devonte Bradley, 22, in the fatal shooting of Chaviz Nguyen in Springfield, finding him guilty of first-degree murder, armed…
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Marshfield Remembers 25 Years Later | Springfield Missouri News
Marshfield, Missouri, honors the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a moving community remembrance that brings together flags, art, and personal stories to tell the…
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Last Defendant Convicted in Drive-By Tragedy | Springfield Missouri News
A jury delivers a life sentence without parole to Arshaun Bradley, the final defendant convicted in the 2023 drive-by shooting that killed Chaviz Nguyen and…
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Brad Pitt's Beast Premiere Gives Back | Springfield Missouri News
Brad Pitt’s new survival thriller “Heart of the Beast” premieres September 18th at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena — a wild, nature-packed event with live music…
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Repeat Offender Gets 8 Years | Springfield Missouri News
Twenty-five-year-old Kenkori Grant Jr. from Sedalia just got an eight-year federal sentence for being a felon with a gun — a charge that fits his growing rap…
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Stair Climb Honors 911 Heroes | Springfield Missouri News
Missouri State University honored 9/11 heroes with a dawn stair climb at Plaster Stadium, featuring students, athletes, and even the university…