Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years with the ...

Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette is stepping down. He announced Wednesday he will retire in June. Scarlette has been with the department for 27 years, the last three as chief. "After much ...

Former Springfield Police officer Taylor Staff is facing up to seven years in prison for just one of the five charges he ...

The Springfield Police Department announced that they will be making extra efforts to prevent “pop up parties” and other ...

Four candidates will face off for the Springfield Public Schools School Board. The candidates include incumbent Kelly Byrne, ...

Springfield Police said officers responded to a traffic accident with injuries in the 2000 block of north Dirksen Parkway ...

Two Shelbyville law enforcement officers were recognized by the U.S. Secret Service on Monday for saving a resident from a ...

Police at the University of Illinois Springfield are searching for the person who fired several shots on campus.

Authorities put a temporary halt on overnight stays at Springfield's Wyndham Hotel. Police investigate the damage as ...

The Springfield Police Department has confirmed that 46-year-old Nicholas J. Kammueller of Rochester, Illinois is in custody ...

After 27 years of dedicated service, Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette has announced his retirement, effective June 2025 ...

With warmer weather on the way, the Springfield Police Department is setting its sights on unauthorized outdoor gatherings, ...