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Greetings Springfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Springfield towing owner’s fraud scheme finally unraveled in court
  • Springfield golfer’s hole-in-one vaults him into national senior lead
  • Win big on Dec. 13? Here’s how Springfield winners claim prizes

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny, breezy and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy and not as cool, temps: high: 57, low: 37.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Owner of Mo. towing business admits to mail fraud scheme (stjosephpost.com) — A Springfield towing business owner has admitted in federal court to a mail fraud scheme involving stolen vehicles and forged documents sent to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Prosecutors say 75-year-old Dennis Cleveland, of Affordable Towing, directed employees to obtain fraudulent liens and titles so he could sell or scrap cars and keep the proceeds. He now faces the possibility of decades in federal prison at a future sentencing hearing.
   

• Midwesterners set the pace early at Golfweek Senior TOC (usatoday.com) — Springfield’s own Sean McQueary is tied for the lead at the Golfweek Senior Tournament of Champions after a spectacular hole-in-one on PGA National’s Champion Course. The past Missouri Senior Amateur champion carded a 3-under 69, leading a strong Midwestern showing as players from Iowa and Missouri crowd the top of multiple division leaderboards.
   

• Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Dec. 13, 2025 (news-leader.com) — Missouri Lottery players can now check the full set of winning numbers from the Dec. 13 drawings, including Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash4Life, Cash Pop, and Show Me Cash. Springfield-area winners of prizes over $600 can claim in person at the regional lottery office or by mailing in the required forms and identification.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Racing to Read Storytime
    Willard Branch Library , 304 E Jackson St , Willard
    10:30 am
  • Working Women in Nixa (WWIN) Sponsored by Servpro
    The Main Event Center (Above Morning Day Cafe)
    11:30 am
  • BB vs Joplin
    Glendale High Springfield, MO 65802
    4:00 pm
  • Band Concert with High School Bands @ Hillcrest
    Hillcrest Springfield, MO 65802
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone recognize this man??
    He was at my door Sunday afternoon, was seen on camera. I have never seen this man before. (Nextdoor Brentwood Terrace)
  • I just want to thank whoever trapped and spayed this semi-feral cat!
    I had started feeding her and her kittens, then she seemed to dissappear for a short time. I'm seeing her again with a tipped ear! I'm so thankful to… (Nextdoor West Norton)
  • IN-DEPTH: National reports indicate COVID-era health care subsidies will likely end Dec. 31 as the Senate fails to advance proposals. It's part of a... (X: sgfcitizen)
  • Opinion: Missouri Chief Justice takes time to reflect, reconnect | Opinion... (X: springfieldNL)
  • Missouri State University posted a job opening for Custodian I in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent - SGF in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nixa

  • Missouri Town Named the Safest Place to Settle in the Ozarks (kxkx.com)
  • Man Charged With Stealing After Leaving Area Auto Dealership (ozarkradionews.com)

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 don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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