Good morning, Springfield.

A lost pet turkey named Terry was spotted in a local backyard on Monday morning after children found him under a car.

The homeowner’s social media post spurred several adoption offers, and a nearby farm owner will pick him up after the state wildlife officer advised that he is tame.

Graeter’s has introduced a new Kentucky Derby-inspired ice cream flavor (Backstretch Bourbon Cherry) now available at select local retailers, with its name nodding to the stretch of track where champions make their move.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart’s Requiem at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S.

Fountain Ave. The concert features Robert Levin’s completion and the Springfield Symphony Chorale with four soloists including local bass baritone Seamus Dunphy.

Clark State President Jo Alice Blondin was named Mildred Bulpitt Woman of the Year by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges on Sunday, April 12.

She will retire in June after 13 years as president, with Evon Walters set to succeed her on July 1.

Internal emails from a USCIS worker reveal that a supervisor forced unverified, TPS-related claims linking Haitian TPS to migration, raising doubts about ending the program; thousands of Haitian TPS holders in Springfield face legal uncertainty as the case proceeds in court.

Sip to Sustain: Modern Sips and Rituals

6:30-8 p.m. — Warrior Nutrition — Free entry — Experience modern mocktails and grounding rituals for energy and clarity in May's busy season.

Awaken Your Light: Sound Frequency and Meditation Experience

6:30-8 p.m. — Healing Homes & Hearts — $33 — Experience a transformative sound journey and guided meditation to awaken your inner light.