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April election: Springfield school board candidates address academic performance and more

All seven school board seats were up for election in 2023. Because terms are staggered, three seats, all for four-year terms, are up this time around.

Blues defenseman Matthew Kessel in the NHL for rest of season after extended stay in Springfield

In speaking to reporters at the trade deadline, general manager Doug Armstrong said that Matthew Kessel would be in the NHL for the rest of the season.

MIAA basketball state semifinals: Who won between Newton North and Springfield Central?

It's east vs. west for a spot in the Division 1 state final. No. 3 Newton North and No. 7 Springfield Central meet in the Final Four in Worcester.

Division 1 girls: Bishop Feehan girls’ basketball returns to title game with decisive semifinal win over Springfield Central

WORCESTER — Within two minutes, the Bishop Feehan girls’ basketball team led its Division 1 semifinal by 7 points. By the end of the first half Tuesday night at Worcester State, it was a 20-point lead. The Shamrocks put their foot to the gas from the opening tip then floored it for 16 straight minutes.

Springfield Central boys basketball program back on ‘proper track’ despite loss in D-I state semis

Springfield Central's Unique Kynard shoots a 3-pointer against Newton North in the Division I boys basketball state semifinals on Mar. 11, 2025. Gage Nutter WORCESTER — No. 7 Springfield Central played some of its best defense all season during the fourth quarter against No. 3 Newton North in the Division I state semifinals on Tuesday.

New Owen Marsh Elementary School breaks ground in Springfield

Tuesday marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Owen Marsh Elementary School, with district and school officials in attendance.The project is part of th

Rick Springfield says he has brain damage from Las Vegas stage fall 25 years ago

"I fell 25 feet, hit my head and then wood came down and hit my head, and then my head hit the stage again,” he said.

Police arrest Springfield man involved in deadly shooting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Police have made an arrest in the shooting death investigation of Calvin Bell. Springfield police arrested Emmanuel K. Watts, 30, of Springfield on March 8, for first degree murder, aggravated battery, discharge of a firearm and possession of drugs and weapons by a convicted felon.

Springfield man arrested in connection with fatal shooting

Springfield Police detectives arrested Emmanuel K. Watts, 30, on March 8, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. in connection with the shooting d

Governor Healey promotes tax cuts in Springfield before deadline

Governor Maura Healey was joined by state and local leaders in Springfield to promote certain tax cuts ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline.

Springfield man faces first-degree murder charges following fatal shooting

A Springfield man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing another Springfield man over the weekend.

Comprehensive updates to Springfield's Community Land Development Code go before the city council

The updates will make the code more efficient and will allow for more flexibility, according to Multistudio, which is working on the overhaul.

Class 3A Springfield Super-Sectional: Chatham Glenwood 43, Triad 41

Triad sophomore Tyler Thompson (34) takes a 3-pointer during the Class 3A Springfield Super-Sectional boys basketball game on March 10, 2025 at Bank of Springfield Arena in Springfield, Ill.

Rick Springfield reveals he has brain damage from concert fall 25 years ago

The “Jessie’s Girl” singer, 75, revealed to People that a recent full-body MRI scan showed he has brain damage from falling during a Las Vegas performance in 2000.