Good morning! It’s September 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in West Springfield

Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 54.

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Top news from nearby

Lane County running, cycling, and mountain biking events are rescheduling to protect participants and prevent cancellations amid rising wildfire risks during Oregon’s unpredictable fire season.

Wildfires increasingly threaten endurance events in Lane County

Wildfires increasingly threaten endurance events in Lane County

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Sep 17, 2025

What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Springfield

Cat Bingo Night
Cat Bingo Night

​$25 includes entrance fee to the Lounge for 90 minutes, one Bingo card, and a drink or snack. Extra Bingo cards $2 each. Come join us for fun and gam…

At Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge on September 17
Repeats once more on September 25

Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias
Family Storytime | Cuentos para Familias

Join us for a family storytime! We’ll sing songs and dance, share rhymes, play games and read books in English and Spanish. Families with babies, pres…

At Springfield Public Library on September 17
Repeats 28 more times until November 22

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Community crime report

  • A DUII (driving under the influence) incident happened near Centennial Blvd. and Pioneer Parkway West in Springfield at 9 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A dispute happened near the 3000 block of Wayside Loop at 8 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 2150 Laura St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A report of missing juveniles was made near Harlow Rd and Pheasant Blvd. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A hit and run traffic incident happened near Anderson Ln at 4 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A report of disorderly juveniles was made near 875 7th St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 900 S 32nd St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A vehicle was reported speeding near the 1600 block of Rambling Dr at 2 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A report of criminal mistreatment was made near 1124 Main St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 16.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 393 19th St., Springfield at noon on September 16.
     
  • A drug overdose happened near the 4600 block of Franklin Blvd. at 10 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 200 W B St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A disturbance involving threats happened near the 1000 block of S 39th St. at 9 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A theft happened near Lane County at 8 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • There was a trespassing and illegal camping incident near E 14th Ave. at 7 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • A dispute was reported near 1345 L St., Springfield at 4 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 38th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 3 a.m. on September 16.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 12.
     
  • A vehicle hit a pedestrian near Mohawk Blvd. and Marcola Rd in Springfield at noon on September 12.
     
  • A theft by deception was reported near 1008 Harlow Rd, Springfield at noon on September 12.
     
  • A suspicious situation was reported near the 4100 block of Franklin Blvd. at 11 a.m. on September 12.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 1950 2nd St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 12.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 444 Main St., Springfield on September 12 at 10 a.m.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 317 30th St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 12.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 2060 2nd St., Springfield on September 12 at 8 a.m.
     
  • A missing person was reported near 2750 Pheasant Blvd., Springfield at 6 a.m. on September 12.
     

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. On Laura Street in Springfield, southbound traffic is closed between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction, including utility and sidewalk work. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic remains open. Detours are in place, and construction is expected to continue until December 31.
     

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