Good morning! It’s May 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in West Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasantly warm. There is a 6% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late tonight through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby

Residents condemned ex-officer Martin Siller’s racist body-cam remarks, citing them as evidence of deeper cultural problems within the police department.

Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting

Anger over former officer’s racist remarks dominates council meeting

By Grace Chinowsky

May 12, 2026


Lookout Eugene-Springfield

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents

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

Read on to see the details about each item…


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant near 249 S 41st Pl, Springfield at midnight on May 12.
     
  • Police served a warrant near Harlow Rd and Hartman Ln in Springfield at 11 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 802 3rd Place, Springfield at 11 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence near 1460 G St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on May 11.
     
  • Police served a warrant near Oakdale Ave. and el Toro Ct in Springfield at 8 p.m. on May 11.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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