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In recent news, Joro Spiders are inching up the East Coast, causing concern for many. Find out what you can do to calm your fears about this unusual phenomenon. In Oklahoma, schools have been directed to include the Bible as instructional support by State Supt. Walters. This decision has sparked debate among educators and parents alike.
As the race heats up, Trump and Biden are gearing up to clash in their first debate. The tension is high as both candidates vie for the presidency. In other news, a strange worm-like object was seen floating in the sky in California, leaving many puzzled about its origin.
Locally, Springfield and Sangamon County have cut liquor hours as The Curve remains the last call holdout. Adams Street businesses are eager to rebound after a devastating downtown fire, while Lutheran High prepares for the building of a new school. The Springfield Police Department has seen an increase in crime during the summer months, prompting a closer look at public safety measures.
In national and world news, a shocking video shows suspects and a K9 jumping off a bridge after a pursuit by a Florida sheriff. A travel company hired by a Maryland couple who died in Mecca was found to be “not in good standing.” Meanwhile, a driver is dead and three others are hurt after a fight inside a stolen BMW on a highway in Washington. A Texas cowboy who aided in rescues during a New Mexico wildfire faces trial for sexual abuse of a teen. And in Tennessee, a former police chief has been indicted on 17 charges, raising questions about accountability in law enforcement. Stay tuned to Springfield Watch for more updates on these developing stories.