Springfield, Emergency Powers
Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate public safety concerns’ as threats continue to swarm city
The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to stoke bomb threats and the specter of violence in the community.
Springfield Declares Emergency Amid Bomb Threats Fueled by False Claims About Haitian Immigrants
The small city of Springfield, Ohio, is in turmoil following a surge of bomb threats and civil unrest triggered by false claims about Haitian immigrants, which have stoked fear and violence in the community.
Springfield mayor seizes ‘emergency powers’ to help deal with threats after Trump’s false claims about migrants
Springfield mayor seizes ‘emergency powers’ to help deal with threats after Trump’s false claims about migrants - Emergency powers allow mayor to take control over the city government while a crisis i
Springfield mayor talks about additional resources from state to help with threats
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue talked about additional resources the city is getting from the state to help with threats.
Springfield mayor gives himself emergency powers amid false migrant claim controversy
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue issued an emergency proclamation Thursday allowing the city to address public safety concerns more quickly following false claims from former President Trump and his running mate,
After Bomb Threats, Springfield Mayor Gives Himself Emergency Powers
The measure is needed "to efficiently and effectively protect our public safety," he says, urging Trump to stay away.
Springfield Mayor Invokes Emergency Powers Amid Rumor Fallout
Amid a storm of false migrant rumors, Springfield, Ohio, has been thrust into the national spotlight, leading Mayor Rob Rue to declare an emergency proclamation granting him special powers to address the city's security needs.
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Violence Erupts at The Big E as Stanley Brothers Are Arrested After Fight in West Springfield
A fight at The Big E led to injuries, arrests, and charges including Disorderly Conduct and Unarmed Robbery for two ...
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Springfield violence prevention coordinator completes one phase of youth gun violence study
An effort to curb youth gun violence in Springfield is moving to its next step after a study was completed on area trends. Caleb Perkins, who serves as Clark County’s gun violence prevention ...
Reject politicizing violence and the hateful rhetoric that fuels it
Politicizing acts of violence, such as recent assassination attempts against Donald Trump, undercut conversations on how to ...
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‘Got to be on the same page;’ Leaders working with community to end gun violence in Springfield
People living in Springfield are behind a plan looking to combat gun violence. “Everybody’s got to be on the same page. Everyone’s got to want to see the same thing and be willing to move ...
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Springfield organization receives $500,000 grant to address youth gun violence
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—A Springfield organization will use a more than $500,000 grant to address youth gun violence in the city. The Gun Safety and Gun Violence Reduction Collaboration ...
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Trump’s planned visit to Springfield, Ohio: An incitement to violence
[AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey] Trump’s plan to visit Springfield is an incitement to violence. The agitation directed at Haitian ...
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William Barber, faith leaders coming to Springfield, Ohio
Faither leaders, led by Rev. William Barber of the Poor People's Campaign, are coming to Springfield, Ohio, amid threats of ...
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Springfield organization receives $500,000 grant to address youth gun violence
Early on, it looked like the Springfield Cardinals were about to punch a ticket to the Texas League Championship series, but an offensive explosion from the Arkansas Travelers in the fifth inning ...