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In today's newsletter:

  • How a hidden Springfield monastery became a shelter for local families
  • Springfield woman's late-night drive ends in a tragic highway death
  • Why MSU football wore Springfield's flag on ESPN Saturday night

Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Not to forget you'; the cloistered world that disappeared from Springfield (ozarksfirst.com) — A once-hidden Carmelite monastery on Springfield's south side quietly shaped local Catholic life for decades before closing around 2010, leaving only three nuns. This story traces how the cloistered community arrived in 1965, adapted after Vatican II, and how its former grounds now house Catholic Charities' St. Anne's Campus and LifeHouse.
   

2. Alyssa Hope Vanorsdel girl's night out turns to tragedy after friend sticks head out car window (scallywagandvagabond.com) — A Springfield woman, Alyssa Hope Vanorsdel, was driving along Highway U near Rogersville when her Ozark friend leaned out the passenger window, struck a roadside mailbox, and was killed instantly. Vanorsdel was arrested on suspicion of felony DWI resulting in death, and investigators are still determining whether she'll face additional charges. Authorities continue to examine exactly how the crash unfolded.
   

3. Missouri State showcased Springfield flag on helmets during ESPN game (sgfcitizen.org) — Missouri State football just put Springfield's city flag front and center on its helmets during a primetime ESPN game against Texas A&M, highlighting the city's identity to a national audience. Leaders say promoting Springfield is now a top athletic priority, and even Bass Pro is selling gear with the new city logo.
   

4. Missouri Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (news-leader.com) — Springfield residents who played Missouri Lottery games on Sept. 6 can now check the official Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Show Me Cash winning numbers. Prizes over $600 must be claimed by mail or at a regional office, including the Springfield location, with proper ID and forms. Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and appointment requirements.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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