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‘Simpsons’ creator: Real Springfield is in Oregon

By NIGEL DUARATHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

April 10, 2012 - 1:26 pm

PORTLAND, Ore. -- One of the best-kept secrets in television history has been unmasked, with "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening revealing the Springfield in Oregon is the basis for the hometown of his characters.

The admission came in an interview with Smithsonian Magazine published online Tuesday.

Groening says he was inspired by the television show "Father Knows Best," which took place in a place called Springfield. Springfield, Ore., is 100 miles south of Groening's hometown of Portland.

Groening says he has long given fake answers when asked about the Simpsons' hometown.

The show has made a running joke of hiding the true Springfield's location. In one episode, daughter Lisa points to Springfield on a map, but the animated "camera view" is blocked by son Bart's head.

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AG Ford launches bid for Nevada governor

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 28, 2025 - 8:19 am

Attorney General Aaron Ford launched his campaign Monday to unseat Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.

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World War II veteran, Nevadan celebrates 100th birthday

By Katie Futterman / RJ

July 28, 2025 - 7:00 am

Robert “Bob” Trent was born in Ely, Nevada, on July 28, 1925. Before he even turned 18, he began serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II.

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Chadwick defends record as Henderson police chief: ‘I would never cover up a DUI’

By Casey Harrison / RJ

July 28, 2025 - 6:04 am

Ousted Henderson police chief Hollie Chadwick, who is now running for Henderson mayor, addressed some of the decisions she made as chief in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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When will temporarily removed I-15 HOV lanes near Strip return?

By Mick Akers / RJ

July 28, 2025 - 5:00 am

A stretch of high occupancy vehicle lanes on Interstate 15 near the Strip won’t reopen as such after this weekend’s planned repaving of the highway tied to a yearslong road project.

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Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport

By MINGSON LAU and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press

July 27, 2025 - 7:38 pm

American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a “possible landing gear incident” during its departure from Denver on Saturday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, RYAN SUN and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

July 27, 2025 - 7:04 pm

Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said a motive behind the attack by Bradford Gille, 42, of Afton, Michigan, remains unclear. Gille, who Shea said had “prior assaultive incidents as well as controlled substance violations,” said very little as he was arrested.