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klcc.org > news-briefs > 2026-01-01 > springfield-bridge-over-willamette-river-to-partially-close-for-3-weeks

Springfield bridge over Willamette River to partially close for 3 weeks

5+ hour, 21+ min ago  (126+ words) According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the westbound Main Street, OR Highway 126-B bridge will close Monday, Jan. 5 for repairs, repaving, and a new bike ramp. Springfield bridge over Willamette River to partially close for 3 weeks According to the…...

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klcc.org
klcc.org > arts-culture > 2026-01-01 > most-checked-out-library-books-of-2025-in-eugene-and-springfield

Most checked-out library books of 2025 in Eugene and Springfield

9+ hour, 38+ min ago  (74+ words) Eugene Public Library patrons checked out lots of books and things over the course of last year. KLCC wanted to know what the library's most popular items were in 2025, so we asked Library Director Angela Oca'a. She responded with a…...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians
klcc.org > breaking > 2025-12-05 > eugene-and-springfield-both-announce-end-of-flock-camera-usage

Eugene and Springfield both announce end of Flock camera usage

Eugene and Springfield both announce end of Flock camera usage3+ week, 6+ day ago  (180+ words) The cities of Eugene and Springfield announced Friday evening that they would discontinue the use of AI-powered license plate cameras connected to the company called Flock Safety. The announcements, issued in separate press releases, comes after months of public pushback....

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klcc.org > news-briefs > 2025-11-25 > springfield-man-pleads-guilty-to-2021-hate-crime

Springfield man pleads guilty to 2021 hate crime

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (169+ words) According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Andrew Daniel McGee pleaded guilty to one count of a Hate Crime Act involving an attempt to kill. Springfield man pleads guilty to 2021 hate crime A Springfield man has pleaded guilty to a 2021 violent hate…...

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klcc.org > news-briefs > 2025-11-20 > springfield-history-museum-to-close-for-collections-care-project

Springfield History Museum to close for collections care project

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (134+ words) The Springfield History Museum will close its doors for about six months, while staff and volunteers undertake a major effort to preserve and organize its collection. Springfield History Museum to close for collections care project The Springfield History Museum will…...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians
klcc.org > politics-government > 2025-11-18 > former-springfield-city-councilor-pleads-guilty-after-brandishing-gun-during-road-rage-incident

Former Springfield City Councilor pleads guilty after brandishing gun during road-rage incident

Former Springfield City Councilor pleads guilty after brandishing gun during road-rage incident1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (272+ words) Former Springfield City Councilor Victoria Doyle has been sentenced to three years of probation and 14 days in jail following a road-rage incident earlier this year. Doyle pleaded guilty to one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, after brandishing a…...

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klcc.org > politics-government > 2025-11-10 > incumbent-david-loveall-springfield-mayor-sean-vangordon-both-officially-in-race-for-county-commission

Incumbent David Loveall, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon, both officially in race for county commission

Incumbent David Loveall, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon, both officially in race for county commission1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (399+ words) The race to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners is officially contested. On Monday, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon declared his candidacy and incumbent David Loveall announced he was seeking a second term. Last week, KLCC reported that…...

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klcc.org > politics-government > 2025-11-04 > springfield-fire-levy-appears-to-be-passing

Springfield fire levy appears to be passing

Springfield fire levy appears to be passing1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (125+ words) Preliminary results show Springfield's effort to expand its fire levy was passing election night, with 67% voting yes. Springfield City Council sent an increased fire levy to the ballot after facing a shortfall and making significant budget cuts. City officials hope…...

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klcc.org > education > 2025-11-03 > springfield-school-board-replaces-two-of-its-own-leaders-amidst-allegations-of-abuse-of-authority-policy-violations

Springfield School Board replaces two of its own leaders amidst allegations of abuse of authority, policy violations

Springfield School Board replaces two of its own leaders amidst allegations of abuse of authority, policy violations1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (545+ words) The Springfield School Board removed two of its own from leadership positions during a tense Monday meeting amid accusations that both violated board policy, and one abused his authority. Springfield School Board Members Jonathan Light, the current longest serving board…...

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klcc.org > news-briefs > 2025-10-23 > springfield-appoints-new-interim-city-councilor

Springfield appoints new interim city councilor

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (123+ words) The City of Springfield has appointed a new interim city councilor. Andrew Buck will represent Ward 5 through at least the end of 2026. He is the chair of the city's planning commission, and was the only person who applied for the…...