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Hot with plenty of sunshine in West Springfield

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 93 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 3 p.m.

Top news from nearby

Eugene Springfield NAACP President Demond Hawkins calls for community action against ICE detentions, emphasizing immigration as a human rights issue. The NAACP is expanding services and launching the Good Trouble Library, seeking book donations on Black and civil rights history.

Local NAACP calls community to action against ICE detentions

Local NAACP calls community to action against ICE detentions

By Lilly St. Angelo

Jul 17, 2025

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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…

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Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near I-105 Westbound and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield at 1 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • A DUI arrest happened at 1 a.m. on July 18 near 14th Street and C Street in Springfield.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard incident near E 15th Ave. at midnight on July 18.
     
  • A DUI arrest happened near 31st Street and V Street in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 3300 Gateway St. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard incident near Camp Creek Rd at 8 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a motor vehicle injury reported near Pioneer Parkway West and Q Street in Springfield at 7 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 4148 Richland St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • A criminal trespass was reported near 2197 Olympic St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a dispute reported near 1082 R St. in Springfield. By the time officers arrived at 6 p.m. on July 17, the individuals involved were gone.
     
  • A theft was reported near 520 Harlow Rd in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was an assault near the 1500 block of S Brooklyn St. at 5 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2197 Olympic St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a vehicle and bicycle crash reported at 4 p.m. on July 17 near 14th Street and F Street in Springfield.
     
  • There was a report of a disabled vehicle at 4 p.m. on July 17 near Gateway Street and Beltline Road in Springfield.
     
  • There was a theft on July 17 at 4 p.m. near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield.
     
  • A vehicle was towed on July 17 at 4 p.m. near 920 Summit Blvd., Springfield.
     
  • There was a report of a disabled vehicle at 1 p.m. on July 17 near Pioneer Parkway East and Centennial Blvd. in Springfield.
     
  • There was an animal complaint near Franklin Blvd. at noon on July 17.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 1700 block of Concord Ave. at 11 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard incident near the 2600 block of Game Farm Rd at 11 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • A local police incident involved assisting another agency. It happened near 555 W Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • A vehicle was reported as being used without permission near 889 Oakdale Ave. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 1400 block of Mississippi Ave. at 9 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • Police stopped a person near the 3300 block of Harvest at 8 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • A theft was reported at 7 a.m. on July 17 near 1450 Henderson Ave. in Eugene.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 960 21st St. in Springfield at 6 a.m. on July 17.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions around 4 a.m. on July 17 near the 1400 block of Anderson Ln.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen around 11 a.m. on July 11 near the 4600 block of Franklin Blvd. in Eugene.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to construction, with detours in place. On Laura Street in Springfield, construction is affecting the area from mile post .120 to .339, with southbound Laura Street closed to through traffic and access from Lindale Drive also closed from June 16 to about August 31. Northbound traffic remains open, and detours are available. S 18th Street will be closed tomorrow for surface maintenance, with minimal impact on traffic.
     

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