From Murder Trials to Joro Spiders: Staying Informed in Springfield with Springfield Watch

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The Karen Read murder trial continued on Monday, bringing new revelations to light in this high-profile case. Meanwhile in California, a new law is set to be enforced starting in July that will require bars to offer drug testing kits for their patrons as a way to promote safety and prevent drug-related incidents.

Residents along the East Coast are facing fears as Joro Spiders make their way up the coastline. Find out how to protect yourself from these invasive creatures and calm your fears with helpful tips from experts. In Oklahoma, schools have made a decision to include the Bible as instructional support thanks to State Supt. Walters.

Springfield officials remain optimistic about the potential of a new apartment complex to boost the downtown economy. Governor Pritzker has called for an investigation into the Alton Sinkhole Collapse by the Federal Office of Mine Safety while businesses on Adams Street eagerly await reopening after a devastating fire. Lutheran High is preparing for construction of a new school and the Springfield Police Department is reporting an increase in crime during summer months.

Nationally and globally, there are many events unfolding that require attention. A group of thieves was caught on camera using sledgehammers to rob a California jewelry store while Democrats rally for Biden post-debate amidst internal concerns growing within their party. A shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus left five people shot and three dead while The National Desk Weekend Edition breaks down Biden and Trump’s misleading claims during the debate. Keep informed about both local and global events with Springfield Watch.