Weekday Morning Newscast: Thursday, August 7

By Chris Drew

Published August 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT

Hear reporting from the Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook event yesterday, an update on the Grat Ave Parkway in Springfield and a look at the city’s upcoming Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.

Get our morning newscast and more delivered directly to you through the NPR App.

Weekday Morning Newscast

Chris Drew