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In today's newsletter:

  • Which new MSU buildings will change Springfield’s campus by 2026?
  • How a quiet Springfield block turned chaotic on Christmas Eve
  • How Springfield police say you can prevent holiday conflicts from turning violent

Also on today's calendar: Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Springfield and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy, warm, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 61 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 will be a busy year for completing MSU construction projects (sgfcitizen.org) — Missouri State University in Springfield is racing to finish several major construction projects by the 2026-27 school year, even as it manages budget cuts similar to Springfield Public Schools. From Blunt and Cheek halls to the new Judith Enyeart Reynolds arts complex and the Clifton M. Smart Advancement Center, the work will reshape key academic, arts, and alumni spaces on the Springfield campus.
   

2. Neighbors say Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting was unexpected in their close Springfield neighborhood (ky3.com) — Springfield police shot a man on Christmas Eve after responding to a report that a woman was being held against her will at a home near Kearney and N. East Avenue. Neighbors describe waking to gunfire and heavy police presence, and the suspect later survived an ambulance-involved crash at National and Kearney before reaching the hospital. Officers are on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
   

3. The holiday season a common time for domestic violence increase (ky3.com) — Springfield police say domestic violence calls often rise during the holiday season, driven by stress, finances, and family tensions, and they urge residents to step away from conflicts before they escalate. Local health and emergency officials highlight self-care, boundary-setting, and the 988 crisis line, which is closely coordinated with 911 dispatchers in Greene County to quickly connect people with help.
   

4. Ghosts of the rails: The disappearance of Springfield's hoboes (ozarksfirst.com) — For decades, Springfield’s rail yards drew hoboes and other transient workers, shaping a little-known chapter of the city’s past. This historical look traces newspaper accounts from 1899 through the 1960s, from federal buildings and hobo camps to relief programs and stricter railroad enforcement that eventually pushed “riding the rods” and hobo culture out of Springfield.
   

5. Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Dec. 24, 2025 (news-leader.com) — Springfield-area lottery players can now check all the Dec. 24 Missouri Lottery winning numbers and learn exactly how to claim prizes, including using the regional office in Springfield for larger wins. The piece walks through mail-in and in-person claiming steps, ID requirements, and where to find payout details for Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash4Life, Cash Pop, and Show Me Cash.
   

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  • With Christmas being tomorrow, I would like to share two miracles.
    The first one happened in September. I went to bed one night and woke up the next morning ready to start my day with the usual brushing of my teeth… (Nextdoor Mark Twain)
  • I’m about to retire early and I’m feeling a mix of excitement and a little nervousness.
    As someone who has already gone through retirement have you encountered any unexpected experiences? If so could you share some of your valuable… (Nextdoor Southern Hills)
  • A few more days of record warmth are lined up. So is a sharply colder Monday. The discussion at has the temperatures going into the... (X: KY3StormTeam)
  • Springfield police officers responding to a domestic disturbance on Christmas Eve shot and seriously injured a suspect who was holding a victim... (X: sgfcitizen)
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