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
By Grace Chinowsky
May 12, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents

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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.
See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 46 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for East Springfield news and information.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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