Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown may soon see a Culver’s if the Springfield City Commission moves forward with a purchase agreement for the former Executive Inn site at 325 W. Columbia St + the 1.2-acre property is valued at $1.3 million with a second reading scheduled next week. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GISA is expanding its Upper Academy on Clark State’s campus with a new 32,000 sqft facility to serve more high school students; construction began in October 2025 and will finish in fall 2027, moving ninth graders to the modern space while the current building continues for grades 6-8. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a peanut butter recall on Feb. 12 after finding blue plastic in 23,435 cases, with shipments reaching Springfield through major distributors. Ventura Foods initially issued the recall in April 2025, so customers should check their products for safety. WHIO
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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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Finding the Funny: A Keynote with Jan
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Experience Jan's clean and humorous take on life, work, and health.
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Virtuosity and Vision Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of exquisite artistry with Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, and Sibelius in a symphonic celebration of sound.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Caine
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