Good morning! It’s August 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hazy and sweltering heat in West Springfield
Today will be hazy and sweltering heat; extreme heat can be dangerous for outdoor activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
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Community crime report
- A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 1131 C St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 3.
- Animal abuse was reported near 1354 Q St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 3.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Beltline Rd and Gateway St. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 3.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near S 4th St. and S A St. in Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 3.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 3.
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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 and no parking zones. You may notice changes to travel routes, 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 as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Most of the work should be done by September 4, before school starts, 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.
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