Daily brief (11/5): Top picks from the Springfield media

Even with a sunny day in store, the mercury is expected to continue dropping today, with a high of 47.

After this weekend, the mornings shouldn’t seem quite so dark. Daily Savings Time begins Sunday.

Today’s picks:

• KY3: Governments seek alternatives for dwindling water supplies. Local officials say a growing population and more wells are draining underground water sources.
• News-Leader: Charity push for homeless hits stride. Thirty organizations that help the homeless hope to raise awareness and concern about the problem this month with a series of events.
• OzarksFirst (KOLR/KSFX): St. John’s offers high-tech link for patients. A new  network called MyMercy allows patients to connect online to their doctors and medical information.
• KSPR: Bolivar city administrator wins harassment case. A former city employee was found guilty of sending threatening messages to her former boss.