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Good morning! It’s August 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower; very hot in West Springfield
Today will be a morning shower in places; otherwise, very hot with sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 97 with a low of 61. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Showers now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow
West Springfield news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents
Read on to see the details about each item…
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence near 3405 Gateway St., Springfield at 3 a.m. on August 25.
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence near the 1100 block of Main St., Springfield at midnight on August 25.
- A theft was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 24.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 230 4th St., Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 24.
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license near 42nd Street and Commercial Avenue in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 24.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1190 S A St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 24.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 495 Harlow Rd, Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 24.
- A dispute was reported near 1431 7th St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 24.
- A report of custodial interference was made near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 24.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 200 W B St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 24.
- A dispute was reported near 868 21st St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on August 24.
- A car crash with injuries was reported near the 4400 block of Franklin Blvd. in Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 24.
- A disturbance involving threats happened near the 4600 block of Franklin Blvd. at noon on August 24.
- A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 24.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 157 12th St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 24.
- A person was cited for driving with a suspended license near 3521 Gateway St., Springfield at 2 a.m. on August 24.
- A person was stopped by police near Franklin Blvd. at midnight on August 24.
- A burglary happened near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 9 p.m. on August 23.
- A suspected drunk driver was reported at 9 p.m. on August 23 near the 1400 block of S Brooklyn St.
- A DUII arrest happened near Harlow Rd and Beverly St. in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 23.
- A theft was reported near 2950 Gateway St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 23.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 355 S A St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 23.
- A person was reported for driving with a suspended license near W Centennial Blvd. and Kelly Blvd. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 23.
- A report of found property was made near Union Ave. and Central Blvd. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 23.
- A dispute was reported near 4011 Main St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 23.
- A dispute was reported near 564 Lindale Dr, Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 23.
- A burglary happened near the 1100 block of Laurel Ave. at 4 p.m. on August 23.
- A hit and run was reported near 199 Q St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 23.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield at noon on August 23.
- A found property report was made near the 225 block of 5th St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 23.
- A traffic hazard happened near the 194500 block of Old Mohawk Rd at 9 a.m. on August 23.
- A hit and run was reported near 684 River Hills Dr, Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 23.
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence near I-105 eastbound and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 23.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 385 S 38th St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 23.
- A juvenile was causing a disturbance near the 400 block of Blackstone St. at 1 a.m. on August 23.
- A traffic signal was not working properly near Marcola Rd at 1 a.m. on August 23.
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence near 1195 Main St., Springfield at 1 a.m. on August 23.
- A police chase happened near Olympic St. and 35th St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 22.
- A prowler was reported near the 2600 block of Nova St. at 9 p.m. on August 22.
- A theft was reported near 2053 Olympic St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 22.
- A report of suspicious activity was made near 1660 I St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on August 22.
- A theft was reported near 4531 Franklin Blvd., Eugene at 6 p.m. on August 22.
- A report of found property was made near 886 Harlow Rd, Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 22.
- A theft by deception was reported near 3530 Game Farm Rd, Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 22.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 247 S 2nd St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 22.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Mill Street is open to northbound traffic only between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard because of reconstruction work. Detour signs are posted to help drivers.
On Laura Street in Springfield, southbound traffic is closed between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction from June 16 to about August 31. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open. Detours are in place. The project should be finished by December 31.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
