SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A broken water main in Springfield is patched, but repairs aren’t over yet. Springfield Utility Board (SUB) crews worked overnight to fix the pipe at 42nd and Main Streets, but now the streets need work. They blame the break on the ground settling. Workers filled the deep hole with gravel and a … Continue reading »
Springfield Breeder Pleads No Contest
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A Springfield breeder can’t own pets for 15 years. That’s just one stipulation included in a plea deal for 62-year-old Betty Gould, the woman accused of tossing two cats in the river near Island Park. Defense attorney Jim Kolstoe said, “The ultimate analysis was for her to go forward with the plea … Continue reading »
Springfield Hears State of City Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Wednesday night, the City of Springfield officially said, “Goodbye,” to 2012 and, “Bring it on,” to 2013. Mayor Christine Lundberg gave her State of the City address that evening at Springfield City Hall. While half of January is already gone, Wednesday night marked the beginning of a full four-year term for Mayor … Continue reading »
Egan Warming Center Makes Changes
EUGENE, Ore. — It will be another cold night Friday and volunteers at the Egan Warming Centers are working to make sure the homeless population won’t be left out on the streets. The group missed out on a below-freezing night last week. Egan Warming Center coordinators and volunteers say they feel horrible about missing out … Continue reading »
Flu Outbreak Sends 19 to Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Lane County Health and Human Services says 55 people showed flu-like symptoms, in which 19 required hospitalization, at a assisted living facility. “Our biggest concern is making sure everybody’s safe,” said executive director Jessica Knox, Briarwood Assisted Living Facility. The sanitation efforts are in high gear at the Briarwood Assisted Living … Continue reading »
Delays Imminent on Franklin Boulevard
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Motorists can expect delays along Franklin Boulevard under Interstate 5 this week. ODOT crews closed the westbound lane of traffic Monday, as they work on a new viaduct pedestrian path adjacent to Franklin Boulevard. The bridge construction will leave one lane open for travel and flaggers are in place to control traffic … Continue reading »
Three Shooting Incidents in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Three shooting incidents, in three different Springfield neighborhoods, in just two days, has kept officers busy this weekend. No one was injured in any of the incidents, but in each case a suspect was arrested. Three men were each arrested for firing shots during a dispute. Each had a .22 caliber hand … Continue reading »
Man Jailed for Allegedly Stabbing Woman
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A Springfield man is behind bars for allegedly stabbing a woman in the abdomen. Officers charged Demetrio Guerrero Ruvio with assault and menacing. They said he stabbed the woman Friday evening and he’s also suspected of slashing the tires of a car outside the home on 17th Street. The whole incident worried … Continue reading »
Man Takes a Stand Against Video Game
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Violence in our culture has been brought to the forefront of many American minds after what has happened in Newtown, Connecticut. Now a local man is speaking out about a violent Internet video game. Springfield resident Nathan Jordan says the game he came across is inappropriate, disturbing and needs to be removed. … Continue reading »
First-Ever KEZI 9 News Mobile Tweetup
EUGENE, Ore. — Thursday started bright and early with the guys who are used to getting called in to help. Instead of responding to an emergency, the crew at Eugene Fire Station 10 responded to the need in the community. They helped Staff Sergeant Thadd Pooler and a volunteer load the Marines’ van with donations … Continue reading »
