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Hello Springfield! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New evidence in the Wild Bill Hickok shootout, Ozarks golf earns national acclaim, and mermaids at Wonders of Wildlife + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Early progress shows promise: Springfield police say their street outreach team, in its first three months, helped unhoused neighbors get IDs, medication, and job resources by partnering with local groups to build lasting stability — read the full story.
Rethinking a legendary showdown: New research by Springfield-Greene County Library staff found Wild Bill Hickok stood in Park Central Square’s southwest corner in the 1865 shootout, challenging the 1975 bronze markers locals know — see what the records reveal.
National acclaim for Ozarks golf: Just down the road, eight of nine Branson courses were recognized from 2025 GolfPass reviews, including Big Cedar Lodge’s short courses and Branson Hills’ championship layout — see how the courses ranked.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas night, sorted: Cellar + Plate makes weeknights effortless with shareable, handcrafted tapas and 40+ wines from around the world. Bring a friend, split a few plates, sip something new, and settle into conversation that pairs beautifully with romesco, olives, and good company.
Trail-tested local staple: Since 1979, Ozark Adventures has equipped Springfield for hiking, camping, paddling, snow, and climbing, along with apparel and footwear. Expect practical, friendly guidance that helps you dial in your kit before the next Ozarks escape, from base layers to boots, tents to tech, all under one knowledgeable roof.
New screens, hometown vibes: College Station Theaters is downtown Springfield’s locally owned home for first-run films, cushy seats, and big sound, including Dolby Atmos in select auditoriums. Freshly rebooted and easygoing, it’s the neighborhood hang for when popcorn, previews, and a proper screen sound like the perfect plan.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎶 Bingo With a Beat @ Willard High School | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Trade numbers for song titles at Willard High’s Music Bingo, all ages welcome, $5 at the door, $1 extra cards, snack shack open, to benefit Care to Learn. Dust off your Disney choruses and Swiftie bragging rights, then fight nice for that traveling trophy.
🤝 Swapaplooza Community Sale & Swap Meet @ The Acacia Room | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Swapaplooza is taking over the new, bigger spot off Kansas Expressway for a one-day rummage spree with 90-plus vendors, free entry, and food trucks. Expect everything from new tools to geodes and vintage threads, so clear the trunk, bring small bills, and embrace buyer’s remorse.
🔬 15th Annual Seuss Science Day @ Pat Jones YMCA | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Bring the kids or grandkids to Pat Jones Y for a free Seuss-style science romp with S.T.E.A.M. activities, story times, a Big Rig corral, and a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss. Cat in the Hat shows up, you score photos, laughs, and a breather.
👩 KY3 Women’s Show @ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Swing by the KY3 Women’s Show for face paint, henna, and festival hair tinsel, because why should the teenagers have all the glitter. It’s part beauty playground, part people-watching gold, and fully permission to treat yourself, embarrass your kids, and leave a little shinier.
🥚 The Great C-Street Easter Egg Hunt @ That Lebanese Place | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Ready for cardio that ends in baklava? Every Saturday in March, C-Street hides eggs in shops and along the street; find one, redeem it at That Lebanese Place for goodies, and you could win an Easter feast for six, with the golden egg counting double.
🏃 Race to the Symphony @ Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts | Monday (3/9) at 6:30 PM – Starting lights are on at Hammons Hall, where Mario Spaghetti-Andretti and Sir Lightning McHamilton are steering a family symphony lap packed with Pixar’s Cars, Chariots of Fire, and more. Wear team colors. All the vroom, none of the fumes, back in the garage early.
🛍 Trading Hands Spring/Summer Sale @ Ozark Empire Fair E-Plex 3001 N Grant Ave Springfield MO | Wednesday (3/11) at 2:30 PM – Suit the kids for spring and summer in one stop at the Ozark Empire Fair E-Plex pop-up, 50 to 90 percent off retail. Clothes, toys, baby gear, and more, free admission and parking, plus a half-off finale because growth spurts wait for no wallet.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Springfield report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 97%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 67%
Rain showers likely before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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An all brick Wildhorse two story on Springfield’s east side, this 5,082 square foot home is built for entertaining with two living areas and two master suites. Custom cabinets, GE appliances, and quartz elevate the kitchen. The main living soars with a vaulted ceiling and centerpiece fireplace. The primary wing adds heated tile and a pass through closet to laundry.
Take a peek inside →
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