Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Springfield News-Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Springfield News-Sun
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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). Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ 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. WHIO
- ➤ 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). Springfield News-Sun
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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.
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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.
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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