Good morning! It’s September 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Couple of thunderstorms in East Springfield

Today will be rather cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly later; gusty winds and small hail can accompany any downpour. There is a 88% chance of rain. The high will be 76 with a low of 60. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 10 a.m.


East Springfield news

Springfield’s sixth annual Block Party offered local food, music, art, mechanical bull rides, a community quilt, and performances, bringing families and neighbors together to celebrate community spirit.

PHOTOS: Sixth Annual Springfield Block Party

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By Isaac Wasserman

Sep 6, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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

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Things to do in East Springfield

Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride
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 September 9
Repeats 6 more times until October 21


Did you know?

Labor force participation rate for men (ages 20-64) in your community is

88%

compared with…

Unknown
82%

Community crime report

  • A DUII arrest happened near I105 eastbound and 42nd Street in Springfield at 2 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near Camp Creek Road at midnight on September 8.
     
  • A possible drunk driver was reported near the 621900 block of Jasper Rd at 8 p.m. on September 7.
     
  • A report was made to help the sheriff’s office. This happened near the 3600 block of Marcola Rd, Springfield. The incident took place at 6 p.m. on September 7.
     
  • Police found illegal items at 5 p.m. on September 7 near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield.
     
  • A theft arrest happened near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at noon on September 7.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 7.
     
  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident was reported near S 48th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 3 a.m. on September 7.
     
  • A suspected drunk driver was reported at 7 p.m. on September 6 near Bob Straub Pkwy.
     
  • A traffic hazard was reported near the 1100 block of S 34th Pl at 1 p.m. on September 6.
     
  • An assault was reported near 3241 Aster St., Springfield at noon on September 6.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 220 26th St., Springfield at 2 a.m. on September 6.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 6228 Main St., Springfield at 1 a.m. on September 6.
     
  • Shots were reported fired near 5740 Ridge Ct, Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 5.
     
  • A motor vehicle incident was reported near Bob Straub Pkwy and Main St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 5.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 6636 E St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 5.
     
  • A person was arrested for damaging property near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 5.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was made near 320 51st St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 5.
     
  • A theft was reported near 808 55th St., Springfield on September 5 at 1 p.m.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3876 E St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • Police reported seizing property near 5721 Main St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near S 32nd St. and Oregon Ave. in Springfield at 7 a.m. on September 5.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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