Today
in Springfield
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield hosts a busy Super Bowl weekend with events starting Friday, including a downtown Love Literacy event offering free kids’ books, a blues show at Mother Stewart’s Brewery at 7 p.m., a rescheduled Godspell performance at John Legend Theater on Saturday, and a watch party at the State Theater on Sunday. Springfield News-Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aullwood Audubon said its nature center and outdoor farm will open later today because of cold temperatures and possible snow; visitors are advised to wear hiking boots + winter boots. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A district court judge in Washington blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (including a Springfield resident), and the community now awaits the outcome as the government appeals the ruling. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Kids Dental will open March 2 at 1416 W. First St. in Springfield to serve children up to age 17 with Medicaid-accepted dental care, mobile dentistry for schools, and community outreach programs — an effort to meet a pressing local need. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Northwestern High School senior AJ Grieser leads the $25K Box Out Cancer campaign in memory of his cousin, aiming to fund blood cancer research and patient education. The team will begin fundraising with a Chuck-a-Duck event on Feb. 7 during halftime of the boys’ varsity game in Springfield + Dayton. 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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