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1. Rising Appalachia leads 2027 Earth Day Festival lineup (sgfcitizen.org) — Springfield's 2027 Earth Day Festival is set for April 24 at Jordan Valley Park, with Rising Appalachia headlining a plastic-free, leave-no-waste celebration. Local acts like Springfield's i.V. KiNG and Springfield Aerial Fitness join the lineup, and organizers are keeping tickets affordable, with early bird passes starting at $20 and kids admitted free.
2. Missouri State University accounts manager arrested and detained by ICE in Springfield (ozarksfirst.com) — In Springfield, a Missouri State University grants accounting manager is being held in the Greene County Jail after an arrest by ICE, raising questions on campus and among local immigration advocates. University officials say he passed standard hiring checks and was an employee in good standing, while records show a long-running immigration case. Advocates warn the recent 287g agreement and ICE presence could mean more such arrests locally.
3. Sun Glare Contributes To Gear-Up Landing (generalaviationnews.com) — An NTSB report details how a training flight at the Springfield airport ended in a gear-up landing after sun glare and an inoperative warning horn kept the crew from confirming the landing gear position. Both occupants escaped safely, but the Piper PA-30's lower fuselage was substantially damaged, underscoring the importance of working warning systems and clear visual checks.
4. What Happens If The Missouri's Reservoirs Hit Dead Pool (worldatlas.com) — Springfield residents rely on reservoirs like Stockton, Truman, and Pomme de Terre for drinking water, power, and recreation, and this piece explains what happens if levels fall toward "dead pool." It outlines how Springfield's multiple water sources offer backup, what conservation steps utilities and households might face in a drought, and how low lakes could affect wildlife, hydropower, and lake-based tourism.
5. Buckingham's Smokehouse BBQ reopens weeks after fire (ozarksfirst.com) — Buckingham's Smokehouse BBQ on South Campbell in Springfield is serving customers again after a September fire destroyed its smoke pit and temporarily closed the longtime restaurant. Crews cleaned smoke damage, rebuilt the pit, and passed health inspections so the dining room, drive-thru, and outdoor seating could reopen. Staff say they're grateful for community support during the closure.
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