In the Springfield area, residents can rely on Springfield Watch for up-to-date news, weather, sports, and breaking news. The latest developments in the Karen Read murder trial were revealed on Monday, as California bars prepare to offer drug testing kits for patrons starting in July.
As springtime arrives, Joro Spiders are making their way up the East Coast, causing fear among residents. Learn how to calm your fears and protect yourself from these invasive creatures. Meanwhile, Oklahoma schools have been required by State Supt. Walters to include the Bible as instructional support.
In the local economy, officials are optimistic that a new apartment complex will boost downtown Springfield. Governor Pritzker has called on the Federal Office of Mine Safety to investigate the Alton Sinkhole Collapse, while businesses on Adams Street are eager to recover after a devastating fire. Lutheran High is preparing for the construction of a new school, and the Springfield Police Department is seeing an increase in crime during summer months.
On a national level, thieves caught on camera used sledgehammers to rob a California jewelry store. Democrats are rallying for Biden post-debate as internal concerns grow amidst ongoing debates between Biden and Trump regarding misleading claims during their debate. A shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus left 5 people shot and 3 dead earlier this month. Stay informed with Springfield Watch for all your local and global updates.
