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Severe weather threat continues into tonight

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Two more rounds of showers and thunderstorms are on the way for late this evening and early into the overnight hours. A few storms may still be severe, so stay weather aware! We are looking much quieter through the remainder of the week...

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Bullying is an issue happening in schools all around the country and has had a big impact on families in western Massachusetts.  With another school year soon to start, a new report on bullying from WalletHub ranks each state by the numbers.

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More than 82,000 people flee Southern California wildfire Video included

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A wildfire broke out Tuesday and spread at a staggering pace in every direction through drought-parched canyons east of Los Angeles, growing to 14 square miles in a matter of hours and prompting evacuation orders for more... More>>

Chicopee police in search of missing 15-year-old girl

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Chicopee police seeks the public's help in locating a missing 15 year old female that hasn't been seen since August 15 at around 7 a.m. 

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Springfield woman wins Mass $1 million Grand Prize in State Lottery

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Springfield resident Lula Lagares claimed the fifth $1 million Grand Prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Silver, Gold and Platinum 8s" instant game. 

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Monson Planning Board met with residents to review solar farm bylaw amendment

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A proposed solar farm in Monson on Wilbraham Road is stirring up a lot of controversy in town. 

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Golden Girl: Biles ends historic Olympics with 4th gold

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Simone Biles starts each year by pulling out a notebook to write down her goals for the next 12 months. When 2016 dawned, for once she didn't get too specific. More>>

West Springfield issues water restrictions

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West Springfield now joining the list of towns in our region to issue a water ban, all in an effort to try and save water during this dry season.

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Baystate donates supplies to five Springfield schools

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Western Massachusetts students are gearing up for another school year and so is Baystate Medical Center. For over a decade, Baystate's employees have donated supplies to several local schools.

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Outrage following email leak at Smith College

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More than 250 students gathered Tuesday on the quad at Smith College after an alleged racist email was sent to students. The students were angry about what they call "systemic racism" in the Smith College School for Social Work - and about the two letters they received in the leak - one from an identified faculty member and another from an anonymous source.

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In a first, Russia uses Iran base to bomb targets in Syria Video included

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Iran allowed Russian warplanes to take off from its territory to bomb targets in Syria on Tuesday, an unprecedented move that underscores the deepening cooperation between two powerhouses heavily invested in the Syrian... More>>

Violence against police causing budget changes

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In a town of less than 5,000 people, where you call each other by first name at the post office, you might think it's all white picket fences, churches and flowers growing in the front lawn. But even in Hampden, a town described on its website as a place 'surrounded by gentle hills and sloping mountains,' local law enforcement officers can feels the impact that recent shootings - of and by police officers - have had on their communities.

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East Longmeadow police warning drivers about start of school

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With school right around the corner, East Longmeadow police are proactively warning drivers to slow down.  Police say you need to be aware of the traffic rules.

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Trial date set for ex-Patriots star Hernandez in 2 slayings

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Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will stand trial early next year in the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub, a crime prosecutors say was prompted by Hernandez's rage over a... More>>

Woman with West Nile virus 1st case in Massachusetts in 2016

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Massachusetts public health officials say a Middlesex County woman is the first person to contract West Nile virus in the state this year.

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Two new charter school proposed for western MA

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It's been a lightning rod for debate in Massachusetts education circles.  Should there be more charter schools in the state?  The state has received proposals for six new charter schools and the expansion of 12 others. However, current state caps on charters could prevent them from being approved.

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Study ranks MA lowest in school bullying problems

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Bullying is an issue happening in schools all around the country and has had a big impact on families in western Massachusetts. With another school year soon to start, a new report on bullying from WalletHub ranks each state by the numbers and Massachusetts ranks the lowest.

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Woman arrested for stabbing near Springfield bus station

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A Springfield woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman Monday night.

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TV host John McLaughlin dies at age 89

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John McLaughlin, executive producer and host of The McLaughlin Group died at age 89 Tuesday. 

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Drivers frustrated with Northampton roundabout construction

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If you're heading to Northampton, you may be in for a headache as construction for a roundabout takes off.  Now, drivers are upset about the construction and the traffic.

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Police to ensure Pats fans aren't abusing handicapped spots

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A Massachusetts police chief says his officers are cracking down on people who fraudulently use parking spaces for the disabled at Gillette Stadium.

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Power restored to hundreds in West Springfield

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Over 400 people woke up to no power this morning in West Springfield. 

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Apps designed to cut down on distracted driving

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Texting and driving has become a serious issue for drivers of all ages, but most notably among teens. More than eight people are killed every day in the United States due to distracted driving.

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Slain runner being laid to rest in Massachusetts

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Family, neighbors and a bus full of co-workers from New York have gathered at a Massachusetts church to remember a woman killed while out for a run near her mother's home.

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Video: 'Googly-eyed' squid gives scientists the giggles

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Researchers scanning the ocean floor off the California coast spotted the eye-catching sea creature and laughed, "It's like some little kid dropped their toy."

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2 charged in North Adams altercation claim self-defense

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Two North Adams men charged with using a wooden board and pipes to beat another man in a dispute over a shared kitchen say they acted in self-defense.

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Berkshire Co. sex offender gets 15 years in prison

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A Berkshire County man already listed on the state's sex offender registry has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for persuading a 16-year-old boy to travel to New York to engage in sexual activity.

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Trump reveals few details on "extreme vetting" of immigrants Video included

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Donald Trump is calling for "extreme" vetting of immigrants seeking admission to the United States, but he's offering few specifics about how that might work, how long it might last or how taxpayers would foot the bill. More>>

Springfield police seek two female suspects in Main Street stabbing

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A woman is recovering in Baystate Medical Hospital after suffering several stab wounds to her back from an attack that occurred outside the Peter Pan Bus Station at around 8:40 p.m. 

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Springfield City Council votes against medical marijuana facility

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In result of a city council meeting tonight, a medical marijuana dispensary planned for East Springfield will not be arriving after all.

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Computer expert gives tips on how to avoid identity theft while traveling

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If you stayed at a major hotel chain in recent months, you might want to check your credit card statement. An undisclosed number of people who used credit cards at Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin and other hotels in 10 states and the District of Columbia, may have had their cards compromised from the result of a hack of the hotels' payment system. Data from customers may have been collected from early December through late June. “When you’re traveling, know your log-i... More>>

Attorney: 5 patients blinded at eye center on same day in 2014

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The attorney for five patients of a West Springfield eye care center tells Western Mass News that they're considering action after they were all blinded by a cataract procedure on the same day in 2014.

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Meeting on solar proposal for possible burial ground postponed

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A meeting to talk about a challenge in the pursuit of a solar energy project in Shutesbury has been postponed.   The site where the project is planned could be a Native American burial ground.

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Chicopee police looking for car break-in suspects

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Police are looking for the public's help in identifying several people suspected of breaking into some cars.

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Chicopee man facing charges for threatening driver

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Chicopee police arrested a man who they say threatened a driver with a firearm.

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Health officials urging people to get flu shots early

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It may be the dog days of summer, but the CDC is getting ready to issue its recommendations for this year's flu vaccinations.  Despite reports that say otherwise, the Centers for Disease, Control, and Prevention can't predict how tough a season it will be for the flu this year.

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Eversource crews assessing damage from weekend storms

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The storms that moved through this past weekend left behind damage in some towns and even left  some residents without power. Crews with Eversource were out assessing the damage Monday afternoon.

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Farmers' Almanac offers early thoughts on this winter's weather

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You may not want to think about it yet, but the 2017 Farmers' Almanac hit store shelves on Monday with its prediction for what to expect this winter.

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Springfield City Council to discuss proposed medical marijuana dispensary

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In just a few hours, the discussion over a proposed medical marijuana facility in Springfield will continue. The city council is again taking up the proposal and it still has some controversy.

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State gets 6 proposals for new charters, 12 seek to expand

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The state of Massachusetts has received proposals for six new charter schools and the expansion of 12 others, but current state caps on charters could prevent them from being approved.

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Westfield Fair to be held this weekend

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There will be a festive mood in Westfield later this week, as the city will hold its 89th annual fair. Organizers continue to add to the fair's lineup to bring bigger crowds to the fairgrounds.

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Upcoming fairs across western MA

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It may still be summer out there, but soon, the seasons will begin to change and fall will descend upon New England.

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