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Also on today's calendar: Moxie Cinema 20th Anniversary Celebration - Free Screenings and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Springfield man with 11 previous felony convictions sentenced for drug and firearms charges (ky3.com) — A Springfield man with a long felony record has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison after a 2025 traffic stop on East Division Street led officers to meth and loaded handguns. The case involved both Springfield police and Greene County deputies and underscores ongoing local efforts to prosecute drug trafficking and firearms offenses in the city.
2. Runners honor lives lost to suicide at Neon Night 5K in Springfield (ky3.com) — A suicide-awareness Neon Night 5K and walk brought about 350 people together in Springfield to remember loved ones and support mental health. Organized by NAMI Southwest Missouri, the event blended memorial lights, shared stories, and encouragement, while reminding residents that anyone in crisis can call or text 988 for immediate help.
3. Springfield non-profits by government grant share of revenue in 2024 (springfieldstandard.com) — Springfield residents can see which local nonprofits rely most on government grants, with Springfield Community Land Trust topping the list at nearly 98% of its revenue. The ranking, based on IRS Form 990 filings, also highlights organizations like Springfield Community Gardens, NAMI of Southwest Missouri, and Springfield Little Theatre, offering insight into how public funding supports local missions.
4. Man involved in 2025 Springfield shooting sentenced for stolen firearm (news-leader.com) — A man linked to a 2025 downtown Springfield shooting has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for illegally possessing a stolen firearm. Surveillance footage and police reports detailed how he brandished the weapon before being shot and later hiding the gun, which investigators found loaded with a high-capacity magazine under a nearby car.
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