 | Fire destroys cars, damages Springfield auto shop
When firefighters arrived, they reported seeing flames through the building’s windows. Inside, two cars were charred. Video
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 | Voters to decide Springfield public safety levy
Voters will decide in November if property owners in Springfield will pay more in property taxes to help fund public safety. Video
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 | Lochmead Farms offers free milk in Springfield
A seasonal surplus of milk from a Lane County dairy created an opportunity for community giving.
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 | County leaders react to near final budget with some relief
As Lane County's Budget Committee passed a revised version of the originally proposed budget, county leaders sounded off about the impact the cuts will have on public safety. Video
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 | Eugene-Springfield faith group cleans up multiple city parks before TrackTown 2012
Hundreds of volunteers from a local faith community today joined forces Saturday to help clean-up Eugene and Springfield parks for the good of the community and right before the upcoming TrackTown 2012 U.S. Video
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 | Solar Challenge puts students math, science & engineer skills to the test
Sparking interest in math, science and engineering, a chance for middle school students to compete Saturday using solar power. Video
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 | 3 fishermen rescued from McKenzie River after current pulls boat on log jam
A water rescue on the McKenzie River Saturday after a group of fishermen got their boat got stuck on a log jam. Video
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 | Shred Fest 2012 destroys thousands of pounds of sensitive personal documents
Tearing a new hole in the threat of identity theft, dozens of residents of Eugene/Springfield lined up a local credit union for its annual Shred Fest. Video
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 | Lane County Assessor's Office working to put property line records online
As Lane County struggles to keep dozens of services a float with budget cuts coming in July 2012, one of the most critical services in the county, the Assessor's Office is making huge strides to improve public access by putting property line records online. Video
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 | Lane County Jail likely to release some Measure 11 offenders with coming budget cuts
The Lane County Jail is getting ready to release 131 inmates in the next month due to proposed budget cuts and for the first time ever, it may have to release some inmates accused of Measure 11 crimes. Video
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 | Lane County budget cuts likely to impact service for crime victims
Despite major volunteer support, the Lane County District Attorney's Office says crucial help for some services provided to crime victims will take a blow with the county's proposed budget cuts. Video
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 | Springfield Police and OSP troopers awarded for DUII enforcement work
Springfield Police and Oregon State Police's Springfield-based troopers received major recognition for their work getting impaired drivers off the road. Video
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 | SPECIAL REPORT: Talking, Texting & Tickets: thousands of Oregon drivers still breaking cell phone law
For more than two years, state law has required Oregonians to put down their cell phones when they’re behind the wheel and use a hands-free device. Video
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 | New brewing company to open in Downtown Springfield
Revitalizing downtown Springfield, a Lane County business owner and others are investing their money in a new brew pub right in the heart of the city. Video
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 | Duck Store & Brattain House fuel Springfield families with new, free Duck gear
Hundreds of dollars in Oregon Ducks gear given away on Saturday in Springfield with hopes of spreading school spirit in more ways than one. Video
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 | How can you tell if your tree may fall soon? -- Local arborist weighs in
With bad weather bringing soaking rain and whipping winds, you might be looking up in your own yard, wondering if that giant tree might come down. How can you tell what is and isn't dangerous? Video
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 | SPECIAL REPORT: Curbing DUII's - Springfield Police fight impaired driving
How are local police in Western Oregon combating the problem? To get an inside look, NewsSource 16’s cameras followed Springfield Police on a typical Friday night to see how their officers encounter and respond to the problem. Video
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 | “Sprout” means fresh local food all year long
A year round farmer's market is sprouting in Springfield with the aim of helping the local economy grow. Video
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 | Springfield Police expecting more work, due to Lane County Sheriff's Office cuts
As the Lane County Sheriff's Office deals with response issues due to low staff levels that are continuing to decrease, city police forces are also preparing for the county cuts to affect their workload. Video
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 | Springfield's Academy of Arts & Academics to launch Health & Sciences charter school & campus
A Springfield charter school, A3 or the Academy of Arts & Academics is pushing forward after years of success with more space in downtown and new opportunities for students. Video
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 | Springfield City Council and Mayor try new way to connect with residents
Springfield city officials are hoping to make a few more down-to-earth connections with residents through a new initiative. Video
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 | Willamalane breaks ground on second Clearwater Park boat ramp, new parking
Improvements are on the way for one of Springfield's most popular riverside landings, Clearwater Park. Video
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 | Eugene & Springfield cut ribbon on "WeCar" car sharing program
Lane Transit District has cut the ribbon on a new way to get around town without busses or another EmX route, launching a new partnership to rent out cars. Video
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 | Lane County DA's Office seeks Eugene-Springfield municipal court work
The Lane County District Attorney's Office has a new proposal that could save the jobs of several county prosecutors while helping litigate cases in both Eugene and Springfield.
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 | "Big O" roller derby tourney brings physical competition, big bucks to Eugene-Springfield
Face plants, elbows, and high speed action in Springfield over the weekend as the first “Big O” Roller Derby Tournament rolled in, pumping hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy. Video
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 | Eugene-Springfield community members plan for October gang symposium
Taking the first step in fighting back against gangs in the Eugene-Springfield area, citizens came together Saturday to work towards a plan for a large scale “gang symposium.” Video
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 | Abandoned Springfield home destroyed in fire
An early Saturday morning house fire that seriously damaged a home in east Springfield is still under investigation, as neighbors remain concerned and curious about the home the fire damaged. Video
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 | Springfield snow storm clean-up leaves potholes taking backseat
While Springfield street crews are still catching up on the post spring snow-storm damage, pothole repair may be taking a bit of a backseat. Video
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 | Suspect arrested in connection with 13 robberies in Eugene & Springfield
A man allegedly connected to 13 robberies is Eugene and Springfield is in custody after a multi-agency investigation. Video
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 | "Team Springfield" sets sights on new ways to improve city's economic growth
A collaborative effort between some of the major public agencies in Springfield on Saturday, with all hoping to harness new economic development and growth for the city. Video
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 | Springfield mayor sees strong neighborhoods
Despite a bad economy, Springfield Mayor Christine Lundberg is positive about city's fortunes in 2012. Dozens of supporters heard her assessment during her State of the City address. Video
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 | Springfield engineers restore plane from Pearl Harbor, World War II's beginning
New life in Springfield for a historic relic from World War II, as local engineers have restored one of the first planes involved in the conflict. Video
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 | Springfield toddler continues on road to recovery after major skull surgery
A Springfield baby born with a rare medical condition is now on the road to recovery after a major surgery for a rare birth defect called “craniosynostosis.” Video
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 | Northwest adults compete for flag football championship in Springfield
You could call it one of the first football “bowl games” of the winter season in Springfield this weekend with a major adult flag football tournament Video
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 | Eugene / Springfield Target stores close to selling produce, meat, new grocery offerings
It's a new option for one-stop shoppers in Eugene and Springfield, as local Target stores are expanding their grocery offerings. Video
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 | Springfield teams with LCC to preserve logging history, restore mill race pond
The city of Springfield is looking to help art programs at Lane Community College as it pulls up pieces of its historic timber town roots in the process of restoring the old mill race pond. Video
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 | Investigators identify body found in Springfield park.
Frank Cross was found dead at Dorris Ranch by Springfield police who were searching for him after his family reported him missing Sunday. Video
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 | Springfield city council weighs city-wide garbage rate increase
Garbage prices may raise up soon for Sanipac customers in Springfield as the garbage and recycling hauler has proposed a rate increase to Springfield City Council. Video
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 | Suspect accused of robbing lottery customer at Gateway Shari's
Springfield Police are looking for a man who robbed a restaurant with a gun early Christmas morning. Video
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| Springfield Christmas Parade
59th Annual parade is known as the "oldest and coldest."
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 | Officer Kilcullen roadside memorial retired as new permanent tributes move forward
A community-led roadside memorial that sprung up after the death of Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen is now a memory as tributes to the fallen Officer move in a new direction. Video
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 | Springfield family's Christmas present theft inspires major community giving
Good news for a Springfield family after nearly all of their Christmas presents were stolen from their home as community members have stepped up to save their Christmas, a move that’s helping other families too. Video
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 | Springfield signs on as “Track Town 2012” Sponsor
The City of Springfield plans to spend $100,000 to sponsor the upcoming Track Town 2012 Olympic Trials at Eugene’s Hayward Field next summer. Video
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 | Springfield Christmas Parade celebrates a 59th march
Ushering in the Christmas season, a gathering of thousands on the streets of Springfield on Saturday. Video
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 | First candidate announces for Springfield Mayor
Denise Bean owns and operates a tax service in Springfield, now she wants to add another title to her resume, even though the position of mayor is unpaid. Video
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 | Springfield asking public for ideas on future infrastructure projects
The city of Springfield is turning to the public for new ideas about how to improve the city’s infrastructure through a month long submission process.
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 | Springfield celebrates Veterans Day with big parade
Stuffing the streets of Springfield in support of veterans, hundreds stood by to welcome in the annual Veterans Day Parade Sunday. Video
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 | Downtown Springfield gets attention & ideas for redesign, revamp
Putting Downtown Springfield under a makeover spotlight, local architects, landscapers, design professionals, developers and businesses owners are working on a plan to reinvent the city’s downtown core without waiting on anyone else. Video
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 | Springfield reopens Justice Center doors for another public look
Celebrating 3 years in the community, while looking ahead to the challenges in the future, opens doors for the Springfield Justice Center over the weekend. Video
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 | Springfield Police seek witnesses in bicyclist-car crash
Springfield Police are looking for anyone who saw a car and bicycle crash on Saturday on the border of Eugene and Springfield.
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