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Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunshine and very hot in West Springfield
Today will be very hot with blazing sunshine; danger of dehydration and heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 100 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: The heat wave will continue through tomorrow
West Springfield news
Douglas Gene Baker, 43, was arrested for a Springfield shooting and robbery, facing charges of first-degree robbery and firearm possession. He was found with a pistol linked to the crime.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in West Springfield
Family Music & Movement Storytime
Come move, sing, and dance while learning! Librarians talk, sing, read, write, and play to increase literacy and have a lot of fun in the process. Sto…
At Library Meeting Room (_SP_ConfRmLibrary1) on August 12
Repeats once more on August 19
Amamantando en comunidad/Bilingual Nursing Nook
Apoyo a la lactancia/alimentación del bebé sinn cita previa con compañeros y el equipo de lactancia de Daisy C.H.A.I.N. Báscula para pesar al bebé. Ve…
At Springfield Public Library on August 12
Community crime report
- There was a report of suspicious conditions near 19th St. at 5 a.m. on August 12.
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license around 11 p.m. on August 11 near the 3500 block of Olympic Street in Springfield.
- There was a report of someone screaming near 111 43rd Place in Springfield at 11 p.m. on August 11.
- There was an illegal fire on the 400 block of Mansfield St. at 10 p.m. on August 11.
- There was a traffic stop near 14th Street and B Street in Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 11.
- There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 3900 block of Hayden Bridge at 8 p.m. on August 11.
- There was a reported dispute near 1895 11th Pl in Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 11.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 2329 Olympic St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 11.
- A DUI incident happened near Jasper Road and Filbert Lane in Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 11.
- A found property report was made near 1800 Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 11.
- On August 11 at 3 p.m., police seized property near the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Franklin Boulevard in Eugene.
- A theft was reported at 3 p.m. on August 11 near 1253 W Quinalt St., Springfield.
- There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 3700 block of E 22nd Ave. at 2 p.m. on August 11.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield, at noon on August 11.
- There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 600 block of Dorris St. at 11 a.m. on August 11.
- There was a reported dispute near 3752 International Ct in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 11.
- A report of criminal mischief happened near 1719 17th St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 11.
- Police served a warrant near 3752 International Ct in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 11.
- There was an animal complaint reported near 568 36th St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 11.
- A stolen vehicle was recovered near 960 26th St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 11.
- A vehicle hit a pedestrian near Aspen St. at 6 p.m. on August 9.
- A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on August 8.
- A theft was reported near 4223 Main St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 8.
- A vehicle was reported stolen near 3427 Gateway St. in Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 8.
- A theft by deception was reported near 376 S 42nd St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 8.
- There was a hit-and-run incident reported near 1920 Main St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 8.
- A found property report was made near South 5th Street and South A Street in Springfield at 7 a.m. on August 8.
- There was a threat and harassment incident near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd. at 6 a.m. on August 8.
- A motor vehicle incident with no injuries was reported near Main Street and Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield at 6 a.m. on August 8.
- There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 1500 block of Concord Ave. at 2 a.m. on August 8.
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 milepost .120 to .339, with work expected to finish by December 31. From June 16 to about August 31, southbound Laura Street is closed to through traffic, and access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street remains open, with detours and temporary traffic signs in place.
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