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Town by Town: Veterans donation, free roof giveaway, authentic Irish pub evening

‘Town by Town’ is taking you from Springfield to South Hadley to West Springfield.
‘Town by Town’ is taking you Springfield, South Hadley and West Springfield.

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We're hearing from local leaders about Deputy Police Chief, Lawrence Akers' recent promotion...
Local leaders react after new Springfield Police Superintendent is named

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The vehicle belonging to the mayor of the City of Springfield has been vandalized while parked...
Suspect sought after all 4 tires slashed on Springfield mayor’s car

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One man under arrest after Springfield Police find a loaded firearm during a traffic stop.
Springfield traffic stop leads to recovery of loaded gun

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Greenfield officials to discuss secret pay raises for city’s top cops

Greenfield officials to discuss secret pay raises for city’s top cops

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
The Greenfield City Council is facing the fallout of secret pay raises for the city’s two top cops, ordered by the now-former mayor.

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A Peabody man and his dog are now millionaires thanks to the Mass. Lottery.

Peabody man to donate some of $4M lottery prize to animal welfare organization

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A Peabody man and his dog are now millionaires thanks to the Mass. Lottery.

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The West Springfield Police Department is holding up their help wanted sign in hopes of...

West Springfield Police looking to fill 10 officer positions

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The West Springfield Police Department is holding up their help wanted sign in hopes of finding new officers.

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With the current frigid temperatures and snow on the ground, some may be wondering if it’s...

Officials: pond, lake ice not safe enough yet for winter activities

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
With the current frigid temperatures and snow on the ground, some may be wondering if it’s cold enough for winter activities on iced over ponds and lakes.

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The Holyoke Police Department is about to get a technological boost that will benefit officers...

Holyoke Police to receive new technology aimed at helping officers, making city safer

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The Holyoke Police Department is about to get a technological boost that will benefit officers and make the city safer.

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A crash closed the southbound side of I-91 in West Springfield for a time Wednesday.

I-91 south in West Springfield reopen after crash involving tractor-trailer, 2 cars

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A crash closed the southbound side of I-91 in West Springfield for a time Wednesday.
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Turning cloudy with a few flurries Thursday, then some minor snow accumulation is possible...
Arctic cold will last through Sunday
Below normal temperatures will linger into the weekend...

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Turning cloudy with a few flurries Thursday, then some minor snow accumulation is possible...
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Local leaders react after new Springfield Police Superintendent is named
Local leaders react after new Springfield Police Superintendent is named

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‘Town by Town’ is taking you Springfield, South Hadley and West Springfield.
Town by Town: Veterans donation, free roof giveaway, authentic Irish pub evening

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Holyoke Police to receive new technology aimed at helping officers, making city safer
Holyoke Police to receive new technology aimed at helping officers, making city safer

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Costco is testing a new system requiring shoppers to scan their membership cards when they...

Costco to crack down on membership entry

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource
In 2022, Costco had about 66 million members and 119 million cardholders.

Sports

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, and newly-named Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo...

Jerod Mayo introduced as new Patriots head coach

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson, Abbey Carnivale and Ryan Trowbridge
Jerod Mayo will formally be introduced as the 15th head coach in Patriots franchise history on Wednesday.

US & World News

CO poisoning near Yale - WFSB

14 hospitalized in carbon monoxide incident near Yale campus

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Gray News staff
One person’s condition was described as serious.

Weather

Turning cloudy with a few flurries Thursday, then some minor snow accumulation is possible...

Arctic cold will last through Sunday

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Janna Brown
Below normal temperatures will linger into the weekend...

US & World News

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St...

King Charles III to undergo corrective procedure for enlarged prostate

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will undergo a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.

US & World News

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales attends an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic...

Kate, the Princess of Wales, hospitalized for up to 2 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and DANICA KIRKA
The 42-year-old future queen was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday.

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Massachusetts governor unveils plan aimed at improving access to child care, early education

Massachusetts governor unveils plan aimed at improving access to child care, early education

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM EST
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By STEVE LeBLANC
Gov. Maura Healey is unveiling a proposal to create more access to child care and early education in Massachusetts

US & World News

A tree rests on a home after a storm moved through the area on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Lake...

Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and hurting a baby, authorities say

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press
Much of the United States is coping with bitter weather that in some places put electricity supplies at risk.

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FILE - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivers her inaugural address in the House Chamber at...

Gov. Healey delivers first State of the Commonwealth address

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will be addressing the State of the Commonwealth on Wednesday.

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City officials, Baystate Health along with the local community is mourning the loss of Mable...

‘Her impact will be felt for generations’: Springfield community mourns Mable Sharif

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
City officials, Baystate Health along with the local community is mourning the loss of Mable Lene Sharif.

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On Monday, Former President Donald Trump swiftly won the Iowa caucus with roughly 50% of the...

Local political expert discusses Iowa caucus results

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Monday, Former President Donald Trump swiftly won the Iowa caucus with roughly 50% of the vote.

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Emergency crews in Springfield responded to a structure fire on Tuesday evening.

1 displaced, following house fire on Woodruff Street in Springfield

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Emergency crews in Springfield responded to a structure fire on Tuesday evening.

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Town by town is taking you to Wilbraham, East Longmeadow and Springfield.

Town by Town: LIA Toyota grand re-opening, MH Group 10 years, Springfield Boys & Girls Club visit

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Town by town is taking you to Wilbraham, East Longmeadow and Springfield.

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Crews in Hampden responded to a single vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon.

Hampden crews respond to car crashing into pole on Wilbraham Road

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 4:36 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews in Hampden responded to a single vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon.

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Ware Public Schools was one of the only school districts in our area that did not go with a...

Ware superintendent explains decision to hold school despite wintry weather

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
Ware Public Schools was one of the only school districts in our area that did not go with a snow day on Tuesday.

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Plows are out and the comments from drivers are in on how Springfield roads were after...

Springfield crews working to clear roads amid recent storm

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Plows are out and the comments from drivers are in on how Springfield roads were after Tuesday’s snow.

US & World News

FILE - Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan poses for photographers on March 29, 2018, in Los...

Hulk Hogan helps rescue teenage girl trapped after crash

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 2:28 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The wrestler said on the social media platform X that he used a ball point pen to puncture the car’s airbag and free the teenager.

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James Taylor and his All-Star Band are set to perform at Tanglewood this July.

James Taylor to perform at Tanglewood in July

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 2:22 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
James Taylor and his All-Star Band are set to perform at Tanglewood this July.

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An effort to end predatory lending practices is calling on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial...

Group asking state’s highest court to end predatory lending practices

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
An effort to end predatory lending practices is calling on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to step in.

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Last-minute school cancellations may have left some families in a tight spot for childcare on...

Families scramble for childcare following last-minute school closings

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 1:12 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
Last-minute school cancellations may have left some families in a tight spot for childcare on Tuesday.

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A speed restriction on the Massachusetts Turnpike has been put in place.

Speed limit reduced on part of Mass. Pike

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 10:37 AM EST
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By Western Mass News staff
A speed restriction on the Massachusetts Turnpike has been put in place.

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Chelsea Mack has been missing since Dec. 21, 2023, according to Enfield police.

Enfield police seek missing woman

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 10:36 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Police in Enfield said they’re trying to find a missing woman.
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