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News Releases for Thursday, June 24, 2021

4 p.m.

Splash Pad Update 6/24

4:50 p.m. - Splash pads at Franklin, Thornton Murphy, and Underhill parks now open; total open splash pads is 12.

Free Open Swimming Starts July 5 at City Pools

4:44 p.m. - 2021 Aquatics Season Update

3 p.m.

Property Crime Prevention

3:10 p.m. - Property crimes drop when residents work with SPD and take proactive measures

Commercial Fire

3:08 p.m. - SFD responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle on fire in 3220 North Monroe Street parking lot.

SPD Arrest Following Standoff

3:04 p.m. - SPD arrests barricaded suspect after near four hour standoff

1 p.m.

City Establishing Temporary Cooling Resources

1:11 p.m. - Center opening at Riverfront Park, libraries available during business hours

11 a.m.

City Water Users Urged To Reduce Usage

11:30 a.m. - Following summer conservation guidance needed to assist with chlorine shortage