Good morning! It’s August 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to some sun in West Springfield

Today will be cloudy this morning, then clouds and sun this afternoon. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 65. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather this evening through tomorrow afternoon


Top news from nearby

A Eugene trainer has opened a gym for Parkinson’s patients, utilizing boxing to manage symptoms. Join the grand opening this Saturday.

Packing a punch against Parkinson’s

Packing a punch against Parkinson’s

By Mark Baker

Aug 15, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in West Springfield

Drop-In Tech Help

Library staff offer a dedicated hour* of tech help on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to assist with computer and phone issues including: Basic compu…

At Springfield Public Library on August 15
Repeats 22 more times until January 16

Exploring Watercolor with Will Paradis
Exploring Watercolor with Will Paradis

TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP TEEN 13-17 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp

At Emerald Art Center on August 15

Weekly Peace Vigil
Weekly Peace Vigil

In response to the ongoing war in the Middle East and an eye on armed conflict across the globe, we gather at the Peace Pole outside the entrance to W…

At Peace Pole at Bob Keefer Center on August 15
Repeats once more on August 22


Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant at 3 a.m. on August 15 near 3405 Gateway St., Springfield.
     
  • A DUI incident happened at 1 a.m. on August 15 near 8th Street and Main Street in Springfield.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3000 Gateway St. in Springfield at 1 a.m. on August 15.
     
  • A person was stopped by police near the Glenwood Roundabout at 11 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • A person was caught driving with a suspended license near Main St. at 10 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • An unattended child report was made at 9 p.m. on August 14 near 3375 Gateway St., Springfield.
     
  • A DUI incident happened near 222 S 5th St. in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the Lane County area at 6 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a threat and harassment incident near the 1100 block of Hayden Bridge Rd at 5 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 1400 block of S Brooklyn St. at 4 p.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident at 3 p.m. on August 14 near B Street and 10th Street in Springfield.
     
  • A theft arrest happened at 1 p.m. on August 14 near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 1212 S A St. in Springfield at noon on August 14.
     
  • There was a report of an unknown motor vehicle incident near South A Street and South 9th Street in Springfield at noon on August 14.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1460 G St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • A theft was reported near 317 30th St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a drug-related incident reported near the 2100 block of Laura St. at 8 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • There was a report of livestock running loose near Marcola Rd at 1 a.m. on August 14.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near S 33rd St. and Jasper Rd in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 31.
     
  • A report of damaged city property was made at 7 a.m. on July 31 near 40th St. and Main St. in Springfield.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to reconstruction work, with detours in place. On Laura Street in Springfield, construction is affecting the area from mile post .120 to .339, with work expected to finish by December 31. Southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic from June 16 to about August 31, and access from Lindale Drive is restricted. Northbound traffic on Laura Street remains open, with detours and temporary signs to guide drivers.