Good morning! It’s September 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A t-storm around in the p.m. in West Springfield

Today will be very warm with clouds and sun; a shower in spots this morning followed by a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon. There is a 83% chance of rain. The high will be 88 with a low of 60. Showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.


West Springfield news

Local artists will repaint the 10-year-old Kesey mural during the Springfield Block Party on Friday, Sept. 5, refreshing the downtown landmark.

Artists to refresh Kesey mural in downtown Springfield

Artists to refresh Kesey mural in downtown Springfield

By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger

Sep 3, 2025


What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Community crime report

  • A report of suspicious activity was made near Gateway St. and Postal Way in Springfield at 2 a.m. on 3.
     
  • A robbery was reported near 7th Street and Centennial Boulevard in Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident happened near 42nd St. and Industrial Ave. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1081 L St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Main St. and Mill St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 1981 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 183 Q St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A theft was reported near 1460 G St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 2001 7th St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 980 Kruse Way, Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 303 S 5th St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 2.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near Olympic St. and 18th St. in Springfield at noon on September 2.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near 1920 Olympic St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of disorderly juveniles was made near 2145 31st St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of suspicious activity was made near 2000 Marcola Rd, Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 1950 2nd St., Springfield at 7 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A burglary happened near the 700 block of Dorris St. at 5 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A burglary happened near the 1400 block of Anderson Ln at 5 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A prowler was reported near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 2 a.m. on September 2.
     
  • A violation of a stalking order happened near the 1600 block of Harbor Dr at 7 p.m. on September 1.
     
  • There was a problem with a traffic signal near W Centennial Blvd. at 6 p.m. on September 1. 

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is open to one-way 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, which started June 16 and is expected to last until 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 whole project should be finished by December 31.