Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
Good morning, Springfield.
The Salvation Army warming shelter at 15 S.
Plum St. needs volunteers and winter clothing donations amid very low temperatures. The 24-hour shelter, serving up to 80 people daily, is seeking items like pants, hoodies, and boots to support continuous operations until Friday.
Legendary local Muleskinner Band marks 40 years with a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
31 at the State Theater on 19 S. Fountain Ave. The show features bluegrass, gospel and comedy, and guests (including Leo Compton) will join the celebration.
Cold and windy conditions continue to hamper snow removal after a record snowfall, officials said; city crews in Springfield are clearing main streets while advising drivers to leave extra space — residential roads may stay hazardous through the week.
A Springfield woman won a $250K top prize on a scratch-off ticket today (confirmed by lottery officials).
Her win marks significant local news for fans of the lottery.
The Springfield air mobility center now features a facility supporting beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone research and safe operations using FAA radar feeds.
The new center will enable flight tests and day-to-day operations for the Air Force and local companies in a unique collaborative R&D effort (AV_Halo COMMAND).
City officials report a phone system outage affecting phone services and are working to restore functionality & update residents.
The disruption began yesterday, and further updates are expected soon.
Springfield school officials are preparing for a federal immigration enforcement operation set to begin Feb.
4 and last 30 days as TPS for Haitians ends; administrators have advised staff to keep routines steady and follow established entry procedures (state and local agencies will assist).
Gentle Yoga at Betty with Brittney Swan
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Healing Homes & Hearts 'Betty' — RSVP required — Unwind and reconnect with your body in a gentle, all-levels yoga class designed for relaxation and self-care.
Reverb Dance Competition
Feb 27 – Mar 1 — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Check event page for registration fees — Dive into a high-energy atmosphere where dancers of all levels and abilities shine.
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.
Stay in the know, Springfield.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.