CWLP notes proposed rate increases to pay for lead line replacement, dredging Lake Springfield and more
City Water, Light & Power officials say water rate increases of 32% this year and 32% in 2025 are needed for state-required replacements of lead lines – amongst other innovations. He noted they were also needed to
Saturday’s Lake Springfield Triathlon times being adjusted to accommodate extraordinary heat
While the annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held this Saturday, July 29, the timing of everything has been adjusted to protect all involved athletes while accommodating the vicious heat. For those running, biking, and swimming, everything
Lake Springfield Triathlon to be held Saturday, July 29 – particular closures should be expected
Ready to get your sweat on? The annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is just weeks away. The Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held on Saturday, July 29, with competitors looking to bike, run and swim their way to
City Water Light and Power asks drivers to drive cautiously around Lake Springfield during pipe relocation project
City Water Light and Power is asking drivers to use caution around Lake Springfield. CWLP crews have begun a pipe relocation project related to the installation of the utility’s new lime lagoons, which will hold byproducts of
Alderman Redpath withdraws e-foil ban proposal because it is unnecessary
A Springfield alderman has withdrawn his proposal to ban motorized surfboards from Lake Springfield – because he says the ban isn’t necessary to keep the devices off the water. Ward 1 Alderman Chuck Redpath tells WMAY that
Efoil ban on Lake Springfield lifted for now
An ordinance banning the use of motorized foilboards – an inventive variety of surfboard – on Lake Springfield is on hold for the moment but could come back later this month. Supporters of the ordinance have raised concerns
City Treasurer Buscher plans to renovate the beach house at Lake Springfield
A candidate for Springfield mayor has some big plans for the beach house at Lake Springfield. City Treasurer Misty Buscher says she would like to turn the area around the beach house into a summertime gathering spot,
Entrepreneur Urges Aldermen To Reject Motorized Surfboard Ban
The man who wants to bring a motorized surfboard business to Springfield is asking city aldermen to reject a proposed ban on the devices. An ordinance before the City Council would prohibit use of the devices,
Springfield To Consider Ban On Motorized Surfboards On Lake
The city of Springfield will consider a ban on the use of motorized surfboards on Lake Springfield. The city says no such devices have received permits for use on the lake, but someone has inquired about
Vehicle Winds Up In Lake Springfield; Driver Gets Out Safely
Nobody is hurt after a vehicle went into the water at the Lake Springfield Marina Friday afternoon. The Springfield Fire Department responded to the call, but the driver of the vehicle was able to get out