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July 29, 2026
City Hall in Webb City is reminding residents that three buildings are made available as cooling centers during heat spells.
Sky Kings, the remote-control airplane club, invites spectators to attend their annual Fall Fun-Fly and Swap Meet Saturday, Aug. 8.
Club members and guests will begin flying at 9 a.m. and continue until sunset, as weather permits.
There’s no admission charge for spectators. Chairs, hats and maybe umbrellas are recommended.
The Sky Kings airfield is east of East Street on Sharon Drive.
Drivers using Joplin’s Langston Hughes/Broadway Bridge will need to make route adjustments the next two weeks when the City of Joplin closes the structure for repairs.
The bridge, over Landreth Park and Murphy Boulevard, is located on Langston Hughes Boulevard/Broadway Street.
The bridge will close to all traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 3 to allow crews to complete repairs to the bridge’s expansion joints. The bridge is expected to reopen on Friday, Aug. 14.
During a recent inspection, staff identified sections of the bridge’s expansion joint that had become dislodged on July 27. To protect the traveling public and prevent further deterioration of the bridge, the bridge will be closed temporarily to allow the work to be completed safely and efficiently.
Expansion joints are critical bridge components that allow the structure to expand and contract with temperature changes and traffic loads while protecting the bridge deck and supporting structure from water infiltration and damage. Prompt repairs will help preserve the bridge and extend its service life.
The bridge will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow additional travel time while repairs are underway. Detour signage will be posted to guide traffic around the closure.
“90 Years of a Grand Ole Fair” is the theme for this year’s Ozark Empire Fair, a beloved regional tradition that’s returning for its 90th year from July 30 through Aug. 8.
Each year, the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield welcomes thousands of guests from across the Midwest. In 2026, attendees can expect all the fair favorites – from funnel cakes and corn dogs to livestock shows and carnival rides – along with a robust lineup of free daily attractions included with their gate admission.
Sawyer Brown begins the concert lineup of Friday night.
