Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Plenty of sunshine in West Springfield

Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).


West Springfield news

Friday event in Kesey Square will feature Mexican music and Caribbean dance

Friday event in Kesey Square will feature Mexican music and Caribbean dance

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jul 31, 2026


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Springfield

Peer Connection Support Group
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.

At NAMI Lane County on July 31
Repeats 71 more times until December 10


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near S 32nd St. and Main St. in Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 30.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near the 1200 block of Main St., Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 30.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1979 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 9 p.m. on July 30.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 230 4th St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 30.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 1396 Main St., Springfield at 4 a.m. on July 30.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. There may also be construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
  • Construction on Aspen Street between Centennial Boulevard and Tamarack Street will start the week of June 15. Most of the work should be done by September 4, with the whole project finished by October 31. Local access to homes will be maintained, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Expect construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.