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Coffee in hand, Springfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did your favorite Springfield restaurant score on health inspections?
  • Why were Springfield residents blocked from speaking on Flock cameras?
  • How will Springfield's new bond money change police and fire services?

Also on today's calendar: Spooky Sprint - Springfield and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Last week's Springfield restaurant health code violations, Sept. 14-18 (ozarksfirst.com) — If you eat out in Springfield, last week's health inspections brought a mix of minor fixes and a few more serious temperature and sanitation issues at popular spots across town. From Campbell and Sunshine to Glenstone and downtown, inspectors cited problems like improper cooling, dirty equipment, and date-marking errors, most of which were corrected on site or scheduled for reinspection.
   

2. Crowd outbursts after Springfield City Council sends Flock camera resolution to committee without public hearing (ky3.com) — Springfield residents who came to speak about police use of Flock license plate cameras were shut out Monday when City Council voted 5-3 to send a review resolution back to committee without a public hearing. Supporters argue committee meetings can still take public comment, but there's no timeline yet for when the issue might return to the full council for a formal hearing.
   

3. Springfield City Council approves bond funding for police and fire facility upgrades (ky3.com) — Springfield City Council has approved up to $9.2 million in bond funding to build a new west-side fire station, buy a fire truck, and create a consolidated police evidence facility. Police say current evidence storage is full and spread across multiple sites, while public works will also gain an administration building, though construction timelines are not yet set.
   

4. Turning community data into action - Health and Human Services News (missouristate.edu) — Springfield neighborhoods are becoming a test bed for a new violence-prevention effort that combines anonymous hospital data with community input to pinpoint where help is most needed. Missouri State University and Stronger Together Springfield are partnering with CoxHealth and Mercy to map assault injuries, then work with residents and local leaders on targeted strategies to make streets and gathering spots safer.
   

5. 'Springfield is safe'; Downtown business owners address safety concerns after Saturday morning shooting (ozarksfirst.com) — Downtown Springfield business owners say they still feel the area is safe, even after a Saturday morning shooting injured three people near Park Central Square. Workers and police describe most problems happening between 2 and 4 a.m., often involving people who know each other, while emphasizing dedicated downtown patrols and urging parents to monitor teens' late-night activities.
   

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Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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