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(Western Mass News photo)Narcan has saved countless lives since it came onto the market.
Two Massachusetts prisoners who suffered an opioid overdose in the back of a sheriff's office van were revived by firefighters using the overdose-reversal drug naloxone. More>>
Rising nearly 700 feet above the Connecticut River valley, Sugarloaf Mountain has seen many changes in the area over the last 300 years.
(Justyna Olowska via WBAL/CNN)A viral video shows a deputy fatally shooting a groundhog on a Maryland roadway.
(WMN Photo)It’s Day two of MGM Springfield’s first mass hiring event. While some people have already punched their ticket for a new casino career, thousands of jobs still need to be filled before the casino opens its doors August 24th. MGM told Western Mass News that in this week alone, more than 200 people are expected to have new jobs.
Inside the Met gala: A real-life cardinal, a presidential candidate, and a team of buglers. More>>
Iran wakes up to news that Trump will announce decision about whether to pull America out of nuclear deal with Tehran. More>>
Western Mass News PhotoThe now-closed Club Pandora, previously known as the Kickback Lounge, will be the topic of discussion Tuesday night in Springfield.
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face each other in two regular-season games at the Olympic Stadium in London next year. More>>
Dry, warm, sunny weather continues for Wednesday, then more clouds and a shower return with a cold front late Thursday. We end the week a bit cooler, then rain chances are on the rise this weekend...
Image Coutesy: MGN Online/PixabayAs the weather warms up, more motorcycles and bicycles are on the road.
More than 200 people are expected to have new jobs with MGM Springfield this week.
Richard Mahue (Photo provided by Holyoke Police)Holyoke police have shared the name of the Level 3 sex offender who allegedly took photos of students at an elementary and middle school last week.
(Western Mass News photo)Rising nearly 700 feet above the Connecticut River valley, Sugarloaf Mountain has seen many changes in the area over the last 300 years.
Western Mass News PhotoA Holyoke youth sports organization is in desperate need of coaches and volunteers. The western Massachusetts Youth Sports Initiative started last fall, and since then it has tripled in the number of participants.
Holyoke Police Capt. Manny Febo (Western Mass News photo)The city of Holyoke will soon have a new top cop.
(Western Mass News photo)The CDC is apologizing for a tweet that's gone viral, comparing the size of ticks to poppy seeds.
(Western Mass News photo)Parents of McMahon Elementary School students in Holyoke said that they have concerns after a Level 3 sex offender reportedly took photos of their children on Monday, April 30.
(Image Courtesy: MGN Online / Pixaby)A key vote on a bill that would raise the age to 21 for anyone buying cigarettes in Massachusetts is scheduled Wednesday at the State House.
President Donald Trump delivers a statement on the Iran nuclear deal from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, dealing a profound blow to U.S. allies and potentially deepening the president's isolation on the world stage.
(photo courtesy 'Bring Jo Ringer Home' Facebook page)We have exclusive new details into the Jo Ringer homicide investigation. Western Mass News has obtained documents that show police may have known about the Hatfield woods where they recovered Ringer's remains for months.
(Western Mass News photo)Police are investigating after a body was found at a Ludlow park.
Western Mass News PhotoA problem with foundations that has devastated homeowners in Connecticut has spread to western Massachusetts.
The Department of Justice is investigating a prestigious Connecticut university. According to multiple reports, the Department of Justice is looking into multiple schools, including Wesleyan University for possible anti-trust law violations.
More >>The Department of Justice is investigating a prestigious Connecticut university. According to multiple reports, the Department of Justice is looking into multiple schools, including Wesleyan University for possible anti-trust law violations.
More >>A police chase was caught on camera in Forsyth County late on April 5.
More >>A police chase was caught on camera in Forsyth County late on April 5.
More >>Two employees suffered minor injuries after a car crashed into a Goodlettsville convenience store. (12/14/17)
More >>Two employees suffered minor injuries after a car crashed into a Goodlettsville convenience store. (12/14/17)
More >>A driver was clocked going 155 mph during a high-speed chase in Alpharetta, speeds the chasing officer couldn't even reach.
More >>A driver was clocked going 155 mph during a high-speed chase in Alpharetta, speeds the chasing officer couldn't even reach.
More >>Caught on camera: Gas pump catches fire from cigarette
More >>Someone was caught stealing items out of an unlocked ambulance in DeKalb County.
More >>Someone was caught stealing items out of an unlocked ambulance in DeKalb County.
More >>[VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED] This is raw video of the incident where a Georgia Tech student was shot and killed by a police officer. The video was provided to CBS46 by Maxim Mints
More >>[VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED] This is raw video of the incident where a Georgia Tech student was shot and killed by a police officer. The video was provided to CBS46 by Maxim Mints
More >>A viral video shows a deputy fatally shooting a groundhog on a Maryland roadway.
More >>A viral video shows a deputy fatally shooting a groundhog on a Maryland roadway.
More >>Police officers in Jackson, Tennessee have arrested a man they said was caught on camera having sex with a horse.
More >>Police officers in Jackson, Tennessee have arrested a man they said was caught on camera having sex with a horse.
More >>A school in New Jersey has passed a new rule when it comes to the cheerleading squad, either everyone makes the squad or no one does.
More >>A school in New Jersey has passed a new rule when it comes to the cheerleading squad, either everyone makes the squad or no one does.
More >>More than 200 people are expected to have new jobs with MGM Springfield this week.
More >>More than 200 people are expected to have new jobs with MGM Springfield this week.
More >>Police are investigating after a body was found at a Ludlow park.
More >>Police are investigating after a body was found at a Ludlow park.
More >>We have exclusive new details into the Jo Ringer homicide investigation. Western Mass News has obtained documents that show police may have known about the Hatfield woods where they recovered Ringer's remains for months.
More >>We have exclusive new details into the Jo Ringer homicide investigation. Western Mass News has obtained documents that show police may have known about the Hatfield woods where they recovered Ringer's remains for months.
More >>Here are the average teacher salaries in each state. Plus, a few common myths about educators and their pay.
More >>Here are the average teacher salaries in each state. Plus, a few common myths about educators and their pay.
More >>Federal investigators are looking for the public's help in identifying suspects in an eastern Massachusetts bank robbery.
More >>Federal investigators are looking for the public's help in identifying suspects in an eastern Massachusetts bank robbery.
More >>Polaris is recalling their RZR XP 1000 2014-2018 and GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles due to burn and fire hazards.
More >>Polaris is recalling their RZR XP 1000 2014-2018 and GENERAL recreational off-highway vehicles due to burn and fire hazards.
More >>Authorities say a Florida man shot at two AT&T trucks because they were parked in front of his driveway.
More >>Authorities say a Florida man shot at two AT&T trucks because they were parked in front of his driveway.
More >>Police say the bodies of what appear to be two people killed in an accident decades ago have been recovered from a glacier in southwestern Switzerland.
More >>Police say the bodies of what appear to be two people killed in an accident decades ago have been recovered from a glacier in southwestern Switzerland.
More >>A soldier is being praised on social media for going "above and beyond" during a rainy funeral procession in Kentucky.
More >>A soldier is being praised on social media for going "above and beyond" during a rainy funeral procession in Kentucky.
More >>A Chicago woman accused of throwing her infant daughter to her death from an eighth-floor window has been sentenced to probation.
More >>A Chicago woman accused of throwing her infant daughter to her death from an eighth-floor window has been sentenced to probation.
More >>Beachgoers in Florida formed an 80-person human chain to rescue a family that got too far out in the ocean and nearly drowned.
More >>Beachgoers in Florida formed an 80-person human chain to rescue a family that got too far out in the ocean and nearly drowned.
More >>Officials: Teenage girl falls 25 feet from gondola ride at update New York amusement park, no serious injuries reported.
More >>Officials: Teenage girl falls 25 feet from gondola ride at update New York amusement park, no serious injuries reported.
More >>As a record-breaking heat wave grips Britain, some teenage boys are protesting their school's "no shorts" policy by donning skirts instead.
More >>As a record-breaking heat wave grips Britain, some teenage boys are protesting their school's "no shorts" policy by donning skirts instead.
More >>We're looking for classes, teams, and really all students to be part of our newscast.
More >>We're looking for classes, teams, and really all students to be part of our newscast.
More >>Opiate addiction has become, quite simply, an epidemic. Click here to learn more about help and resources available.
More >>Opiate addiction has become, quite simply, an epidemic. Click here to learn more about help and resources available.
More >>Free Digital Magazine from BHG & Western Mass News! 14 Ways to Refresh, Recharge & Renew!
More >>Free Digital Magazine from BHG & Western Mass News! 14 Ways to Refresh, Recharge & Renew!
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.
More >>The company's digital concierge, known only as the Google Assistant, could gain new abilities to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations without human hand-holding.
More >>The company's digital concierge, known only as the Google Assistant, could gain new abilities to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations without human hand-holding.
More >>People wanting to buy a new home in California may soon face an additional upfront expense -- solar panels that will reduce energy use.
More >>People wanting to buy a new home in California may soon face an additional upfront expense -- solar panels that will reduce energy use.
More >>A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Denver was evacuated after passengers reported smoke in the cabin.
More >>A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Denver was evacuated after passengers reported smoke in the cabin.
More >>Army soldier Brooks Lindsey just barely missed his daughter's birth, but while sitting on the floor of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport he got the next best thing: A FaceTime call that let him see her first moments.
More >>Army soldier Brooks Lindsey just barely missed his daughter's birth, but while sitting on the floor of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport he got the next best thing: A FaceTime call that let him see her first moments.
More >>Idaho State University says it can't find a small amount of radioactive, weapons-grade plutonium about the size of a U.S. quarter, and federal officials are proposing an $8,500 fine.
More >>Idaho State University says it can't find a small amount of radioactive, weapons-grade plutonium about the size of a U.S. quarter, and federal officials are proposing an $8,500 fine.
More >>President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea ahead of Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
More >>President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea ahead of Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
More >>Syrian state-run media is reporting an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus, saying Syrian air defenses shot down two missiles.
More >>Syrian state-run media is reporting an Israeli attack near the capital Damascus, saying Syrian air defenses shot down two missiles.
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In honor of Ray's 50th anniversary, take a look at these pictures of our friend and colleague through the years.
More >>In honor of Ray's 50th anniversary, take a look at these pictures of our friend and colleague through the years.
More >>On Tuesday, the Leapfrog Group released their spring 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns an 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', and 'F' letter grades to general acute-care hospitals in the United States.
More >>On Tuesday, the Leapfrog Group released their spring 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns an 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', and 'F' letter grades to general acute-care hospitals in the United States.
More >>Check out these pictures from the 2018 Boston Marathon!
More >>Check out these pictures from the 2018 Boston Marathon!
More >>Whether it's a cat or dog, turtle or bird, horse or rabbit, Wednesday was a great day to celebrate all our favorite pets. It was National Pet Day!
More >>Whether it's a cat or dog, turtle or bird, horse or rabbit, Wednesday was a great day to celebrate all our favorite pets. It was National Pet Day!
More >>This weekend, a tag sale will be held for items at the Hofbrauhaus in West Springfield.
More >>This weekend, a tag sale will be held for items at the Hofbrauhaus in West Springfield.
More >>Tuesday, April 10 marked National Siblings Day. Check out these pictures as we celebrate some spectacular siblings!
More >>Tuesday, April 10 marked National Siblings Day. Check out these pictures as we celebrate some spectacular siblings!
More >>Thursday marked Opening Day at Fenway! Check out some of the sights from the historic ballpark!
More >>Thursday marked Opening Day at Fenway! Check out some of the sights from the historic ballpark!
More >>On Thursday, city officials inspected the South Congregational Church, where a Peruvian woman is seeking sanctuary and Western Mass News was allowed inside for that inspection.
More >>On Thursday, city officials inspected the South Congregational Church, where a Peruvian woman is seeking sanctuary and Western Mass News was allowed inside for that inspection.
More >>Some strong winds overnight brought down branches and trees and left behind damage in some Western Mass. communities.
More >>Some strong winds overnight brought down branches and trees and left behind damage in some Western Mass. communities.
More >>Friday marked National Puppy Day! Check out these pictures of some paw-some pups!
More >>Friday marked National Puppy Day! Check out these pictures of some paw-some pups!
More >>(Source: WBAL via CNN)
More >>A popular park in Ludlow is the backdrop of a grim discovery.
More >>A popular park in Ludlow is the backdrop of a grim discovery.
More >>He said he would describe his first volcanic eruption with one word: "Insanity." (CNN/Brandon Clement/LSM)
More >>We have exclusive new details into the Jo Ringer homicide investigation.
More >>We have exclusive new details into the Jo Ringer homicide investigation.
More >>Several people took to social media to post videos of the incidents, saying the man's actions were unfair and unnecessary. (CNN)
More >>Surveillance video captured a pet shop owner in California defending himself and his shop against a thief trying to steal his birds. (KCAL, KCBS via CNN)
More >>Surveillance video captured a pet shop owner in California defending himself and his shop against a thief trying to steal his birds. (KCAL, KCBS via CNN)
More >>More than 200 people are expected to have new jobs with MGM Springfield this week.
More >>More than 200 people are expected to have new jobs with MGM Springfield this week.
More >>Holyoke police have shared the name of the Level 3 sex offender who allegedly took photos of students at an elementary and middle school last week.
More >>Holyoke police have shared the name of the Level 3 sex offender who allegedly took photos of students at an elementary and middle school last week.
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