Good morning! It’s October 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in East Springfield

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. There is a 13% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 38. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather Saturday morning through Saturday evening


East Springfield news

Springfield will hold a Dec. 8 public hearing on a proposed payroll tax for budget shortfalls. Andrew Buck, new interim Ward 5 councilor, was sworn in and joined tax discussions.

Springfield council plans public hearing on possible payroll tax

Springfield council plans public hearing on possible payroll tax

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Oct 28, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in East Springfield

Dia de Los Muertos
Dia de Los Muertos

At Springfield Memorial Gardens on November 1


Did you know?

Percent of workers who work in construction in your community is

8.9%

compared with…

Unknown
6.7%

Community crime report

  • A report of a disorderly person was made near 385 54th St., Springfield at 2 a.m. on October 29.
     
  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident was reported near 28th Street and Olympic Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft happened near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield on October 28 at 8 p.m.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2575 Olympic St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 333 58th St., Springfield on October 28 at 1 p.m.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 6869 B St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on October 28.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on October 28.
     
  • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported near 28th St. and J St. in Springfield at 6 a.m. on October 28.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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