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Good morning! It’s December 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Rain in West Springfield
Today will be rain. There is a 99% chance of rain. The high will be 56 with a low of 49. Rain now, changing to cloudy at noon
Looking ahead: Periods of rain through Sunday; an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and flooding next week
West Springfield news
Springfield Library may lose $500,000, three staff, one open day, and $89,000 from its book budget; final decisions come in next spring’s city budget process.
Springfield Library director outlines example of what $500,000 budget cut could look like
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
Dec 5, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in West Springfield
Nightmare Before Christmas – Identiy Dance Production
🎄✨ Christmas Presence 2025 ✨🎄 Dec. 19–20 Wildish Theater Springfield Christmas Presence is back at the Wildish for its third year running, and we’re …
At Wildish Community Theater on December 31
Peer Connection Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You …
At NAMI Lane County on December 5
Repeats 4 more times until January 2
Community crime report
- A follow-up related to a DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants) happened near 10th Street and G Street in Springfield at midnight on December 5.
- A dispute was reported near 887 Oakdale Ave., Springfield at 11 p.m. on December 4.
- A theft was reported near 887 Oakdale Ave., Springfield at 9 p.m. on December 4.
- Police seized property near the 300 block of A St. at 5 p.m. on December 4.
- A forgery was reported near 177 Q St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 4.
- Police responded to a report of unattended children near 630 Pioneer Parkway West, Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 4.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 267 39th St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on December 4.
- A theft happened near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on December 4.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 4068 C St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on December 4.
- A hit and run was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on December 4.
- A dispute was reported near 145 W D St., Springfield at noon on December 4.
- A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 1400 block of S Brooklyn St. at noon on December 4.
- A theft by deception was reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on December 4.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 215 W C St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on December 4.
- A car crash with no injuries was reported near S 32nd St. and Main St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on December 4.
- A fraud was reported near 230 4th St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on December 4.
- A person was acting disorderly and needed assistance near the 3600 block of Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 6 a.m. on December 4.
- A theft was reported near 1396 Main St., Springfield at 4 a.m. on December 4.
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license near Franklin Blvd. at 11 p.m. on December 3.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Southbound Laura Street in Springfield, between mileposts .120 and .339, is closed to through traffic for construction from June 16 to around December 31. This includes utility work, storm system upgrades, sidewalks, and paving. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open. Detours are in place.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
