Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City Utilities advises customers to boil water, as boil water advisory is likely (ky3.com) — City Utilities is urging customers in southeast Springfield to boil tap water for three to five minutes after a major water main break near the Highway 60/65 interchange caused low pressure and likely contamination risk. Crews are repairing the line and determining how many customers are affected, and C.U. will send phone or text alerts to impacted Springfield accounts.
• Three Citizens Appointed To Various Boards And Commissions (krmsradio.com) — A Springfield resident, Michael Gott, has been appointed by Governor Mike Kehoe to Missouri's Air Conservation Commission, bringing local labor and trades experience to the statewide board. Two other Missourians from Rolla and Bolivar were also named to key technology and nursing boards, shaping policy that could indirectly affect Springfield's environment and healthcare landscape.
Back to School Events Early Childhood Program Nixa, MO 65714
V Soccer: Boys Jamboree @ Home Willard High School Home 4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
First Day of School Early Childhood Program Nixa, MO 65714
First Day of School! Republic R-iII Republic, MO 65738 8:10 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Delta Dental poll: More kids are heading to bed early for the Tooth Fairy —Hauser Group Read on Patch
I have not slept more than 4 hours a night without waking up in pain for 15 years. At least. That's a huge sleep debt. On August 11 I slept for eight solid hour. No waking. No pain. I had bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery… (Nextdoor Mark Twain)
Edit: they are most active at dawn and dusk/night time. Please if you check your yard around those times Id appreciate it and try to have your dogs not eat him. 🫶 I've gotten a lot of messages from… (Nextdoor Mark Twain)
Caris Healthcare, L.P. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Full Time in Springfield. Apply here.
Warby Parker, Inc. posted a job opening for Optician, Part-Time - Battlefield Mall in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Republic
Republic, Mo., man charged with murder after 1-month-old baby dies from injuries (ky3.com)
Willard man accused of arranging sex with teen in Webb City sting (newstalkkzrg.com)
Willard Police Department decides not to renew contract with Flock (ozarksfirst.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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