Good morning! It’s May 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in East Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasantly warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tonight through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby

Residents condemned ex-officer Martin Siller’s racist body-cam remarks, citing them as evidence of deeper cultural problems within the police department.

Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting

Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting

By Grace Chinowsky

May 12, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant near 249 S 41st Pl, Springfield at midnight on May 12.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 495 S 51st Pl, Springfield at 11 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 553 S 67th St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • A hit and run arrest happened near Main St. and S 34th St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on May 11.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!