A local news outlet in the town of Springfield doesn't typically need to place the town name in absolute terms. The locals know what they mean. Springfield is t

A local news outlet in the town of Springfield doesn't typically need to place the town name in absolute terms. The locals know what they mean. Springfield is the place (right here) that they all know and love. The onus falls on national/international news outlets to make those clarifications when necessary. Also, for accurate weather, you should tune your radio accordingly: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm