Good morning! It’s May 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds and not as warm in East Springfield
Today will be low clouds and not as warm. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 53. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to showers at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Sunday night
East Springfield news
Proposed city budget would reduce Springfield library programming and hours
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
May 4, 2026
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Things to do in East Springfield

Spring Marketplace
Visit this one-stop shopping destination for spring décor and gifts before Mother’s Day! Have lunch and browse locally crafted handmade goods in this …
At Bob Keefer Center on May 8
Repeats once more on May 9
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for threatening someone near 39th St. and E St. in Springfield at 1 a.m. on May 2.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near the I105 westbound onramp and Main Street in Springfield at 11 p.m. on May 2.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 6690 Main St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on May 1.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Commercial Ave. and 42nd St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on May 1.
- A person was arrested for damaging property near 4198 Main St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on May 2.
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No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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