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Springfield Man Arrested After Garage Explosion

Springfield Man Arrested After Garage Explosion

An explosion at a Springfield garage injured four people, including three first responders.

Live Poll

Should local police act more aggressively when neighbors report repeated illegal burning in your area?


Emergency Response

Emergency Response

Springfield EMS Director Named Star of Life

The American Ambulance Association selected Sara Rolando for her leadership in community health and emergency operations.


Severe Weather

Live Poll

Do you feel local weather patterns in your area are becoming more extreme than before?

Severe Weather

Springfield Recorded Record High Temperature

The city reached 91 degrees, shattering a decades-old record for the date.

Springfield Recorded Record High Temperature

Safety

Live Poll

Do large-scale emergency drills in your area make you feel safer?

Safety

Illinois State Police Will Hold Training Exercise

The state police will host a multi-agency drill at the fairgrounds on October 7.

Illinois State Police Will Hold Training Exercise

Natural Disasters

Live Poll

Do you believe local animal shelters should prioritize capital rebuilding projects after natural disasters?

Natural Disasters

Tornado Destroyed Animal Protective League Facility

The Springfield organization is seeking a temporary headquarters after an EF1 tornado leveled its main buildings.

Tornado Destroyed Animal Protective League Facility