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Good morning! It’s July 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Hot with plenty of sunshine in West Springfield

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 93 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.

West Springfield news

Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon and the Chamber of Commerce are considering a payroll tax to address a budget deficit, potentially generating $2.3 million annually, shared between employers and employees.

Springfield mayor, chamber of commerce discuss possible payroll tax

Springfield mayor, chamber of commerce discuss possible payroll tax

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Jul 23, 2025

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Community crime report

  • A suspicious situation was reported near 1687 Kelly Blvd. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 22.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 1665 18th St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on July 22.
     
  • There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near Concord Ave. at 9 p.m. on July 22.
     
  • A found property incident occurred near the 3900 block of Pinyon St. at 7 p.m. on July 22.
     
  • There was a threat and harassment incident near the 1700 block of Harbor Dr at 7 p.m. on July 22.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2705 C St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on July 22.
      
  • There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near the 3100 block of Franklin Blvd. at 3 p.m. on July 22.
     
  • A found property report was made at 1 p.m. on July 22 near 4396 Main St., Springfield.
     
  • A theft was reported around noon on July 22 near 3005 Franklin Blvd. in Eugene.
     
  • There was an incident of trespassing and illegal camping near St. Joseph Pl at 11 a.m. on July 22.
     
  • A report of a disorderly person was made at 11 a.m. on July 22 near 1650 Glenwood Blvd. in Eugene.
     
  • An unattended child was reported at 9 a.m. on July 22 near Centennial Blvd. and 5th St. in Springfield.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 969 Kruse Way in Springfield at 8 a.m. on July 22.
     
  • There was a theft from a vehicle that couldn’t be located at 5 a.m. on July 22 near 3528 Gateway St., Springfield.
     
  • A person was stopped by police around 2 a.m. on July 22 near the 4200 block of Franklin Blvd.
     
  • A theft was reported near 317 30th St., Springfield, at 2 p.m. on July 18.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made at 1 p.m. on July 18 near 1024 R St., Springfield.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen around noon on July 18 near 1338 R St. in Springfield.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 160 S 14th St. in Springfield at noon on July 18.
     
  • A found property report was made at 11 a.m. on July 18 near 205 23rd St., Springfield.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard near the 1500 block of Mississippi Ave. at 11 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 1891 Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • There was a motor vehicle injury reported near Glenwood Blvd. and Judkins Rd in Eugene at 9 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Shady Creek Drive and South Redwood Drive in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • There was a report of an unlawful vehicle entry near 1314 R St. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 18.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 2728 Pheasant Blvd. in Springfield at 7 a.m. on July 10.
     
  • There was a car crash with no injuries near the 194500 block of Old Mohawk Rd at 9 a.m. on June 30. 

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 is restricted, but northbound traffic remains open. Detours and temporary traffic signs are in place.
     

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