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

Low clouds in West Springfield

Today will be low clouds. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 59 with a low of 48.

Looking ahead: Rain tomorrow night


West Springfield news

Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon is running for Lane County Commissioner. South Eugene girls placed second at state cross-country championships. Lane County will observe Veterans Day with closures and events on Tuesday.

Springfield mayor announces bid for Lane County commissioner 

Springfield mayor announces bid for Lane County commissioner 

By Ben Botkin and Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Nov 10, 2025

Photos: State cross-country championship

Photos: State cross-country championship

By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff

Nov 8, 2025

Veterans Day events in Lane County

Veterans Day events in Lane County

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Nov 7, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents

Read on to see the details about each item…


Community crime report

  • Police responded to reports of gunshots being fired near the 1400 block of W Quinalt St. at 8 p.m. on November 10.
     
  • A criminal trespassing incident happened near the 1400 block of S Brooklyn St. at 5 p.m. on November 10.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near the 1400 block of Menlo Lp at 11 a.m. on November 10.
     
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported near Mallard Ave. at noon on November 9.
     
  • A car crash happened near Marcola Rd at 8 a.m. on November 9. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A driveway was blocked by traffic near the 3200 block of Partridge Way at 7 a.m. on November 9.
     
  • A disturbance involving a dispute happened near the 89200 block of Old Mohawk Rd at 10 p.m. on November 8.
     
  • Shots were fired near the 2300 block of Rose Blossom Dr at 9 p.m. on November 8.
     
  • A suspicious person was reported near Game Farm Rd at 1 p.m. on November 8.
     
  • A vehicle was used illegally near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd. at noon on November 8.
     
  • A mail theft happened near the 33600 block of Menzie View Dr at noon on November 8.
     
  • A vehicle was used unlawfully near the 3900 block of E 14th Ave. at midnight on November 8.
     
  • A bike crash happened near Marcola Rd at 5 p.m. on November 7.
     
  • Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 10 a.m. on November 7.
     
  • A fraud incident happened near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 9 a.m. on November 7.
     
  • A vehicle was used without permission near the 2700 block of 33rd St. at 7 a.m. on November 7.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 2001 H St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on November 6.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1 Hayden Bridge Way, Springfield at 11 a.m. on November 6.
     
  • A fraud was reported near 850 Beltline Rd, Springfield at 10 a.m. on November 6.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 355 S A St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on November 6.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Starting June 16 and continuing until about December 31, southbound Laura Street in Springfield (between mileposts .120 and .339) is closed to through traffic for construction. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound Laura Street remains open. Detours are in place.