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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...
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.
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 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.
Springfield resident Lula Lagares claimed the fifth $1 million Grand Prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Silver, Gold and Platinum 8s" instant game.
(Western Mass News photo)A proposed solar farm in Monson on Wilbraham Road is stirring up a lot of controversy in town.
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>>
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
(Western Mass News photo)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.
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.
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>>
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.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
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>>
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online / Rafaelgilo / Wikipedia)Massachusetts public health officials say a Middlesex County woman is the first person to contract West Nile virus in the state this year.
(Western Mass News photo)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.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
(Photo provided by Springfield Police)A Springfield woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman Monday night.
John McLaughlin, executive producer and host of The McLaughlin Group died at age 89 Tuesday.
(Photo provided by Northampton Police)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.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online / Yunner)A Massachusetts police chief says his officers are cracking down on people who fraudulently use parking spaces for the disabled at Gillette Stadium.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)Over 400 people woke up to no power this morning in West Springfield.
(Western Mass News photo)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.
Vanessa Marcotte (Photo provided by Mass. State Police)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.
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."
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
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>>
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.
In result of a city council meeting tonight, a medical marijuana dispensary planned for East Springfield will not be arriving after all.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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>>
(Western Mass News photo)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.
(Western Mass News photo)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.
(Western Mass News photo)Police are looking for the public's help in identifying several people suspected of breaking into some cars.
(Photo provided by Chicopee Police)Chicopee police arrested a man who they say threatened a driver with a firearm.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
(Western Mass News photo)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.
(Western Mass News photo)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.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online)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.
(Western Mass News file photo)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.
(Western Mass News photo)It may still be summer out there, but soon, the seasons will begin to change and fall will descend upon New England.
A bold and costly theft at a family-owned chainsaw business in Salem was caught on camera.
More >>A bold and costly theft at a family-owned chainsaw business in Salem was caught on camera.
More >>Suspects were caught setting a supermarket on fire in Gwinnett County. Fire officials say the supermarket was set on fire three times in May.
More >>Suspects were caught setting a supermarket on fire in Gwinnett County. Fire officials say the supermarket was set on fire three times in May.
More >>Atlanta police say seven men boldly robbed the Moda 404 Men's Boutique on Peachtree Road. Call crime stoppers at (404) 577-8477 if you have any info.
More >>Atlanta police say seven men boldly robbed the Moda 404 Men's Boutique on Peachtree Road. Call crime stoppers at (404) 577-8477 if you have any info.
More >>In a matter of seconds, an emergency forced a Grandview police officer from law enforcement mode into life-saving mode. Officer Chris Golubski's cruiser dashcam caught every heart-stopping second. Read more: http://bit.ly/1XeUxBv
More >>In a matter of seconds, an emergency forced a Grandview police officer from law enforcement mode into life-saving mode. Officer Chris Golubski's cruiser dashcam caught every heart-stopping second. Read more: http://bit.ly/1XeUxBv
More >>Surveillance footage appears to show a teacher knocking down a student in the hallway at school. The teacher has since resigned.
More >>Surveillance footage appears to show a teacher knocking down a student in the hallway at school. The teacher has since resigned.
More >>A graphic video of a man urinating on a Kellogg cereal conveyor belt in Memphis surfaced on the Internet.
More >>A graphic video of a man urinating on a Kellogg cereal conveyor belt in Memphis surfaced on the Internet.
More >>Alaska Airlines adjusted flight #870 from Anchorage to Honolulu just so their passengers could catch a solar eclipse from 35,000 feet.
More >>Alaska Airlines adjusted flight #870 from Anchorage to Honolulu just so their passengers could catch a solar eclipse from 35,000 feet.
More >>A Chesterfield mother battling post-partum depression took her own life after silently suffering for months.
More >>A Chesterfield mother battling post-partum depression took her own life after silently suffering for months.
More >>Back in 2015, the board of education declared Holyoke a "chronically under-performing" school district. Since then, the state-appointed receiver has worked hard to make changes, but the most recent proposal that's raising some eyebrows, actually comes from an elementary principal. The idea: a year of no-homework.
More >>Back in 2015, the board of education declared Holyoke a "chronically under-performing" school district. Since then, the state-appointed receiver has worked hard to make changes, but the most recent proposal that's raising some eyebrows, actually comes from an elementary principal. The idea: a year of no-homework.
More >>Attention Disney lovers! This mother/photographer has been able to capture the magic of Disney through her camera and many costume changes.
More >>Attention Disney lovers! This mother/photographer has been able to capture the magic of Disney through her camera and many costume changes.
More >>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...
More >>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...
More >>Early Tuesday morning, 60 years of Las Vegas history will instantly be reduced to rubble. About 2 a.m., the last Riviera Hotel and Casino tower will come tumbling down.
More >>Early Tuesday morning, 60 years of Las Vegas history will instantly be reduced to rubble. About 2 a.m., the last Riviera Hotel and Casino tower will come tumbling down.
More >>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."
More >>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."
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>It took a head-first dive by Shaunae Miller at the finish line to beat Allyson Felix, denying her a record fifth Olympic gold medal.
More >>Kevin Smith has a message for cyberbullies: Do something with your life.
More >>Kevin Smith has a message for cyberbullies: Do something with your life.
More >>Brendan Dassey's conviction in the 2007 killing of Teresa Halbach was overturned Friday.
More >>Brendan Dassey's conviction in the 2007 killing of Teresa Halbach was overturned Friday.
More >>The greasy, sugary treat once relegated to food trucks at carnivals is going big city and landing in a freezer section near you.
More >>The greasy, sugary treat once relegated to food trucks at carnivals is going big city and landing in a freezer section near you.
More >>A man is apparently trying to scale the all-glass face of Trump Tower in New York City.
More >>Learn more about some of the everyday people who are working to make a difference in our communities.
More >>Learn more about some of the everyday people who are working to make a difference in our communities.
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More >>Stay up-to-date with the latest news, weather, and traffic information while on the go Download the Western Mass News app!
More >>Learn about the latest health news and cutting edge insight, as well chat live with physicians from Baystate Health, every Tuesday on Medical Rounds.
More >>Each week, the Big Y Surprise Squad strikes at locations all around the area, helping out deserving individuals and groups.
More >>Each week, the Big Y Surprise Squad strikes at locations all around the area, helping out deserving individuals and groups.
More >>Unlike many surrounding mountain hamlets and valleys, this hardscrabble Northern California town was spared last summer when wildfires engulfed large swaths of a region unaccustomed to their destructive power.
More >>Simone Biles put the finishing touches on one of the greatest Olympics by a gymnast, capturing her fourth gold of the games with a showstopping performance in the floor exercise on Tuesday.
More >>Russia's Defense Ministry says that Russian warplanes have taken off from a base in Iran to target Islamic State fighters in Syria.
More >>John McLaughlin, executive producer and host of The McLaughlin Group died at age 89 Tuesday.
More >>John McLaughlin, executive producer and host of The McLaughlin Group died at age 89 Tuesday.
More >>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."
More >>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."
More >>Donald Trump is calling for "extreme vetting" of immigrants seeking admission to the United States.
More >>It took a head-first dive by Shaunae Miller at the finish line to beat Allyson Felix, denying her a record fifth Olympic gold medal.
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Scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening may become severe with damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours...
More >>Scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening may become severe with damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours...
More >>On Wednesday, Schlitterbahn water park in KCK will reopen for the first time since Sunday's deadly accident.
More >>On Wednesday, Schlitterbahn water park in KCK will reopen for the first time since Sunday's deadly accident.
More >>A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties until 6 p.m.
More >>A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties until 6 p.m.
More >>There are some strong storms in the area, but no severe thunderstorm warnings are currently in effect. Any storms with lightning should be considered dangerous.
More >>There are some strong storms in the area, but no severe thunderstorm warnings are currently in effect. Any storms with lightning should be considered dangerous.
More >>With the U.S. woman's gymnastics team dominating on the big stage in Rio de Janeiro, the sport is once being thrust into the spotlight.
More >>With the U.S. woman's gymnastics team dominating on the big stage in Rio de Janeiro, the sport is once being thrust into the spotlight.
More >>Showers and thunderstorms are back for the weekend and a few may again be severe... hot and humid too.
More >>Showers and thunderstorms are back for the weekend and a few may again be severe... hot and humid too.
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