The Latest Breaking News from Springfield

Springfield’s Republican mayor says he’d be ‘fine’ with Trump axing visit after pushing migrant claims

Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said ‘it would be an extreme strain on our resources’ if Trump visited

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

JD Vance defends pet-eating remarks: ‘The media has a responsibility to fact-check’

Republican VP nominee claims at Wisconsin rally that constituents told him ‘they’d seen something in Springfield’

The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2024

What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants

A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lies slandered Haitians over dogs and cats

Ohio officials have stationed state police at Springfield schools in response to bomb threats that officials say are mostly coming from overseas

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Increased Security Measures Implemented In Springfield, Ohio Schools

Springfield, Ohio schools to reopen with increased security measures after false threats linked to baseless claims about Haitian immigrants. Ohio Governor ...

Top News · Sep 17, 2024

Springfield College Cancels Athletic Events Through End of Week Due to Threats

Baseless accusations toward the city's Haitian community have brought public life to a standstill.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2024

Trump’s extraordinary 7 days on the campaign trail — from a ‘disastrous’ debate to second assassination attempt

A presidential debate, palling around with Laura Loomer, taking a swipe at Taylor Swift and the second assassination attempt: it has been a dramatic seven days on the campaign trail for Trump

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

‘They’re eating pets’ – another example of US politicians smearing Haiti and Haitian immigrants

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024

Ohio Town Cancels CultureFest Amid Safety Concerns Linked To Conspiracy Theories About Haitian Immigrants

The official Facebook page of Springfield posted Monday that the cancellation of the CultureFest -- a celebration that focuses on diversity, arts and local culture -- was a "difficult decision."

Latin Times · Sep 17, 2024

Mayor Discourages Trump Campaign Event In Springfield Amid False Claims

Mayor Rue of Springfield, Ohio, opposes Trump's campaign event amid political controversies and misinformation, emphasizing unity and responsible discourse.

Top News · Sep 17, 2024