Good morning! It’s May 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and very warm in West Springfield
Today will be mostly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Clear now, changing to mostly clear at 5 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tomorrow night through Wednesday afternoon
West Springfield news
Springfield school board to consider new elementary-school science curriculum
By Lilly St. Angelo
May 11, 2026
Springfield schools committee gives initial OK to budget, cutting $4 million, 34 positions
By Lilly St. Angelo
May 8, 2026
Springfield Budget Committee OKs 2026-27 spending plan with no changes
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
May 8, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections

Read on to see the details about each item…
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.
- Jitterbug Java – Warehouse at 449 Q St., passed a county health inspection on April 20 with no issues. (view report)
- Tararin Thai Cuisine at 1410 Mohawk Blvd., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on April 26. (view report)
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
Disclosure: 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.





