Springfield Watch is your go-to source for breaking news, weather updates, sports coverage and current events happening in and around Springfield. From the latest local developments to national and world news, we bring you all the updates you need to stay informed.

In recent news, a man from Maine has been sentenced to life for murders and a shooting spree while Tennessee has passed a law that allows the death penalty for child rapists. The ongoing border crisis in Rio is also causing ripples across the United States.

Our coverage of local news in Springfield includes stories such as the Supreme Court’s decision allowing cities to ban outdoor sleeping and the construction of a new apartment complex aimed at boosting the downtown economy. Officials are currently investigating the Alton Sinkhole Collapse while businesses on Adams Street are eager to recover after a devastating fire.

On a national scale, President Biden is proposing new rules to protect workers from extreme heat, while nearly 200 graves were vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in Ohio. China’s surveillance sites in Cuba have sparked concerns about spying on the United States and there continues to be debate about Biden’s mental fitness. The presidential debate has been seen as an “unofficial end” to Biden’s campaign by Florida Governor DeSantis. Stay up-to-date with Springfield Watch for all your latest news needs.