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Good morning to you Springfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new inside Springfield-Branson National Airport after $35 million upgrade
  • Where to find Springfield's cutest new trinket trade boxes.
  • Springfield remembers the life and legacy of Alan Miller, 82.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Springfield-Branson airport marks $35 million in improvements (ky3.com) — Springfield travelers will see big changes at the Springfield-Branson National Airport after $35 million in improvements, including a full flooring replacement and a redesigned Visit Springfield welcome center. New interactive kiosks and a modern information desk aim to help visitors discover local attractions, hotels, and restaurants as soon as they land, strengthening first impressions of Springfield and southwest Missouri.
   

2. Trinket Trade Boxes in Springfield and the Ozarks (417mag.com) — Springfield's Rountree neighborhood now has multiple whimsical trinket trade boxes, including the Ladybug Trinket Box outside Culture Flock and the Pickwick Super Secret Alley box, both inviting residents to swap small treasures. The story also highlights a similar box in nearby Ozark, showing how this simple idea is building community connections across 417-land.
   

3. Alan Miller (greenfieldvedette.com) — Springfield is mourning Alan Miller, 82, a longtime resident who worked for years at Lily-Tulip/Sweetheart Cup on North Glenstone and was known for his kindness and handyman skills. A devoted family historian and genealogy buff, he'll be laid to rest in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield following a private family service.
   

4. What are the laws around sexual assault in Missouri, and how can victims get help? (ky3.com) — Springfield residents are reminded that Missouri law treats intoxication in sexual assault cases differently than New York, recognizing incapacitated people as unable to consent. A local defense attorney explains key legal definitions and penalties, while Springfield's Victim Center outlines its 24/7 hotline and support services to help survivors regain safety, stability, and control in their daily lives.
   

5. 'I'm always rooting for those guys'; Big E speaks about former New Day teammates departure (ozarksfirst.com) — WWE star Big E stopped in Springfield for an autograph signing and opened up about how he feels watching former New Day partners Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed continue their careers elsewhere. Speaking from Pancheros Mexican Grill, he emphasized their enduring friendship and pride in what they built together, saying their bond is bigger than any company or job.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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