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Good morning! It’s July 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with plenty of sunshine in East Springfield
Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 94 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through Wednesday
East Springfield news
Springfield launched an emergency response app to enhance communication and resource distribution for vulnerable areas. The Ukrainian Day festival celebrated cultural heritage with traditional foods and dances. A relative was arrested for a deadly mobile home fire.
Springfield builds geographic app to enhance emergency response
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 14, 2025
‘A special spot in your heart:’ Hundreds celebrate Ukrainian culture in Springfield
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 13, 2025
Springfield police arrest relative in connection with deadly manufactured home fire
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Jul 11, 2025
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Things to do in East Springfield
Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride
We get together to ride Taco Tuesday mountain bikes weekly at Thurston Hills Natural Area. We climb uphill for 30-40 mins and then descend on the desi…
At Thurston Hills Natural Area on July 15
Repeats 14 more times until October 21
Community crime report
- There was an incident of vandalism and criminal mischief near the 100 block of S 39th St. It happened at 1 a.m. on July 14.
- There was a police chase reported near 35th Street and Olympic Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 13.
- A theft was reported near 317 30th St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 13.
- A found property report was made at 8 a.m. on July 13 near 4472 Daisy St., Springfield.
- A DUI arrest happened around 3 a.m. on July 13 near the 3500 block of Main St. in Springfield.
- A warrant was served at 1 a.m. on July 13 near South 44th Street and Main Street in Springfield.
- A report of switched license plates was made at 3 p.m. on July 12 near 150 S 51st Pl, Springfield.
- There was a hit-and-run reported near 4871 Camellia St. in Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 12.
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near 4743 Main St., Springfield at noon on July 12.
- A theft was reported at 6 a.m. on July 12 near 658 S 57th St., Springfield.
- A DUI arrest happened at 2 a.m. on July 12 near the 5100 block of Main St. in Springfield.
- There was a hit-and-run incident near 61st Street and E Street in Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 11. The suspect was unable to be located.
- A DUI arrest happened at 10 p.m. on July 11 near Jasper Road and Bob Straub Parkway in Springfield.
- There was an assault reported near 935 Filbert Ln in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 11.
- A theft was reported near 2289 Olympic St., Springfield, at noon on July 11.
- There was a hit-and-run reported near 4660 Main St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 11.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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