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On the local front, a Maine man has been sentenced to life in prison for multiple murders and a shooting spree. Meanwhile, Tennessee has passed a law allowing for the death penalty for child rapists. The ongoing border crisis from Mexico is also having an impact on communities across the United States. The Karen Read murder trial is still ongoing as well.
The Supreme Court has made a decision that allows cities to ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions from both sides of the argument. Officials in Springfield are optimistic about the potential of a new apartment complex to boost the downtown economy. However, investigations are still underway following the Alton Sinkhole Collapse. Businesses on Adams Street are eager to recover after a devastating fire, and Lutheran High School is preparing for construction of its new school building.
On the national stage, Hurricane Beryl is approaching Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with winds up to 150 mph as it blows through the region causing six deaths so far. A shopping app’s alleged data collection practices have caught attention among states across the country after being accused of violating privacy laws. Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez made a bold statement about her stance on the upcoming presidential election during her recent interview with CNN’s “State of Union”. Additionally, there have been reports of animal cruelty as a car dealership comes under fire for showcasing elderly elephants in extreme heat during their sales process. Finally, nearly 200 graves have been vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in Ohio leading to an investigation into who could be responsible for such actions. Stay tuned to Springfield Watch for more updates on these stories and many more!
