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Repairs to Tavern on the Hill may take longer than originally expected

A popular Easthampton restaurant is still picking up the pieces after a fire over the weekend caused severe damage.
A popular Easthampton restaurant is still picking up the pieces after a fire over the weekend...

Getting Answers

Western Mass News is getting answers and has found out more details into the status of another...
Getting Answers: construction on Granby Road and Springfield Street in Chicopee

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One student is speaking out about a charge she’s facing for not needing a dorm room this year.
UMass student speaks out against dorm room charge

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Town by Town takes us to Hadley, Chicopee, and Deerfield
Town by Town: new Chicopee food pantry location, Historic Deerfield no-cost admission, new Hadley Police office

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Crews battle fire on Bridge Street in Hatfield

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews were called to a fire in Hatfield on Tuesday afternoon.

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Some incoming UMass students to be housed at Hadley hotel

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
The university announced there’s not enough rooms for the number of students they expect to have this year.

Getting Answers

Tik Tok challenge leading to increase in thefts of Hyundai, Kia vehicles

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A recent uptick in car thefts stemming from a Tik Tok challenge is sparking concern across the country.

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Active shooter training seminar held in Springfield

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes, Robin Kimble and Ryan Trowbridge
A training was held Tuesday in Springfield on how to respond to an active shooter situation.

US & World News

Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By ZEKE MILLER
The legislation includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change and would cap prescription drug costs at $2,000 out-of-pocket annually for Medicare recipients

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Monson Police investigating several car break-ins

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Robin Kimble and Ryan Trowbridge
Monson Police have reported that a number of vehicle break-ins occurred overnight, including one vehicle that was stolen.
First Alert Weather
A little rain may come through Wednesday, along with cloudy, cooler weather.
Occasional showers on the way for Wednesday
Scattered showers are looking more likely for Wednesday, but beneficial rainfall is unlikely...

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A little rain may come through Wednesday, along with cloudy, cooler weather.

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One student is speaking out about a charge she’s facing for not needing a dorm room this year.

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Town by Town takes us to Hadley, Chicopee, and Deerfield

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Crews were called to a fire in Hatfield on Tuesday afternoon.

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Critical drought conditions causing concern for well owners

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Mary Wilson and Ryan Trowbridge
As the critical drought in western Massachusetts drags on, many municipalities are under water restrictions and now, we’re finding some privately-owned wells are running dry.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: beech leaf disease found in local communities

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A leaf disease targeting beech trees is spreading throughout western Massachusetts, infecting trees and raising concerns.

Health Tips Tuesday

Health Tips Tuesday: study examines health impacts from napping

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
New research published in the American Heart Association Journal has found that napping on a regular basis has increase of high blood pressure and stroke.

US & World News

Large majority of travelers experienced problems during trips this year

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Rachel DePompa
79% of travelers have experienced problems during a trip this year, according to a new survey from Bankrate.

Local

Crews respond to early morning fire at Springfield restaurant

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Libby James
A fire caused minor damages at Antonio's Grinders this morning around 12 a.m.

US & World News

GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The automaker says rivets that hold the buckle to the mounting bracket on the left- and right-side third-row seats may have been formed improperly.

US & World News

Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild’ symptoms

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ZEKE MILLER
First lady Jill Biden's PCR test came back positive after she started experiencing cold-like symptoms late Monday evening.

US & World News

Threat against federal law enforcement ‘imminent,’ official says

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
Federal law enforcement officers are facing a “real” and “imminent” threat, a representative from an FBI organization said.

US & World News

6 people hospitalized after shooting near Memphis hospital

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Shyra Sherfield and Gray News staff
Six people were injured overnight after a shooting near a Memphis hospital.

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Amherst officials discuss video showing officers telling teens they didn’t have rights

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Lexi Oliver and Ryan Trowbridge
Concerns have been raised about the Amherst Police Department after a video last month showed officers telling teenagers they didn’t have rights.

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Owners of proposed marijuana dispensary meet with Florence residents

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The owners of a marijuana shop proposed for Florence met with local residents and discussed the possibility of the village’s first marijuana shop.

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Frustrations growing over partying, safety at Rainbow Beach in Northampton

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Frustrations are building for boaters along the Connecticut River in Northampton where partying and safety concerns have them speaking out.

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Police, expert: swatting incidents could hold serious consequences

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:59 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Westfield Police are searching for the person who called 911 and said they planted a bomb, which turned out to be a swatting incident.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: update on Fuller Road construction project

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers after a viewer reached out wondering about the status of the Fuller Road project in Chicopee.

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Town by Town: Indian flag raising, Mount Tom hiking, American Legion funding

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
Town by Town is taking us to Agawam, Springfield, and Holyoke.

US & World News

Feds oppose unsealing affidavit for Mar-a-Lago warrant

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Justice Department on Monday rebuffed efforts to make public the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s estate in Florida, saying the investigation “implicates highly classified material” and the document contains sensitive information about witnesses.

Your School Authority

State officials vote to raise required minimum score for MCAS tests

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Students in Massachusetts must score higher on the MCAS standarized tests in order to graduate from high school.

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State: MGM Springfield generated over $21 million in revenue in July

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission released the July revenue report from the state’s two casinos and one slots parlor on Monday.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: Hampden D.A. warning of counterfeit prescription drugs

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Opioid-related deaths are up in Massachusetts with 2021 surpassing 2020 in numbers and now, authorities are warning of a new concern and young people are at risk.

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Westfield swatting incident remains under investigation

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford and Ryan Trowbridge
Westfield Police are looking for the person who called 911 Friday night, which led to a huge emergency response.

US & World News

Some Capri Sun drinks recalled, may contain cleaning solution, company says

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 3:54 PM EDT
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By Anisa Snipes and Debra Worley
According to Kraft Heinz, a diluted cleaning solution used on food processing equipment was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of its factories.

Politics

Lawmakers demanding fmr. President Trump’s tax returns talk after court rules in their favor

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Following the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling, the Ways & Means Committee said the decision showed “the law is on our side in seeking Trump’s tax returns.”
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