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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show will soon feature local artisans and vendors in Springfield. Additional community events will occur—residents should check local postings for schedules and locations. 25 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Friday night's storms produced a tornado near Middletown – Ameren reported 13,300 customers statewide lost power while Springfield had none – and a frost warning continues into Monday with highs in the upper 50s. Capitol City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield High Senators won 7-0 against Williamsville on Saturday with Kamryn Hoffman scoring a hat trick and Kalyn Burton, Bridget Lyons, and Addi Maddox adding to the score; Williamsville will play in Beardstown on Monday while Springfield hosts Rochester on Thursday. WMAY
- ➤ Raelyn Brammer scored four goals as Pleasant Plains beat Warrensburg-Latham 7-0 on Saturday morning. Emma Sabatka preserved the shutout and the Cardinals improved their season record to 11-0-1. WMAY
- ➤ The State Journal-Register invites local fans to vote for its next athlete of the week from April 13–18, with the poll closing on Friday, April 24. This chance lets residents honor a standout local athlete. The State Journal-Register
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Highland Cow Paint Night with Ashley Blake
2-4 p.m. — Harvest Market — No cost info provided — Unleash creativity as you paint a quirky Highland Cow masterpiece under expert guidance.
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