Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT
|By Jessica Michalski and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Authorities responded late Wednesday morning after the bear was spotted on campus
Updated: Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM EDT
|By Ben Goodman, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Danae Holmes
It was a celebration at Pope Francis Preparatory School on Tuesday, after the Cardinals won the Division 1 Hockey State Championship last weekend.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM EST
|By Hanna Guidry, Mark Gardyna and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
If you saw them as well, now we know why.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM EST
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
The final countdown to election day has begun, and we are gearing up for a full day of coverage Tuesday.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Western Mass News is getting answers on a local program that could still help families in need buy food.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Early voting in western Massachusetts is officially underway for next week’s municipal elections.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
The federal safety net is going away for hungry families across western Massachusetts as the United States Department of Agriculture officially announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will stop November 1.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
We are learning more how our community is honoring the young victim.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
With the heavy winds and rain across our region, the weather certainly had impact on businesses and events this Columbus Day weekend.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
The end of growing season and the start of morning frost may impact your plants soon, but there may not be any frost advisories to alert you.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
If you’re planning on shipping out gifts or cards this holiday season… you might want to get a head start.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Monday, Spirit Airlines announced they will be ceasing operations with Bradley International Airport, effective October 31.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt White, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews responded to a serious car accident on Ware Road in Belchertown.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
The first full weekend of The Big E is complete, and we’re getting answers on attendance numbers.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
We’re getting answers on how to minimize the risk of fires from your electronic devices both big and small.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Now, the wife of the bystander is sharing her family’s side of the story.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Sofia Abdullina and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Dozens of unions and community organization members marched in solidarity across job sectors, starting at Holyoke City Hall and ending at Holyoke Heritage State Park.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM EDT
|By Tyler Beraldi, Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
A high school athlete has made a career out of defying expectations and now, he might be in his biggest race yet.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Hanna Guidry
It’s a way to keep Springfield safer, especially with students using Union Station as a hub this back-to-school season.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Crews continue fighting a wildfire in the Cook State Forest, and one family in Heath is giving a little extra to help those crews.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Madison Lisowski , Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Western mass news went to the Colrain Fire Department to learn more about how old and new technology play a role in this specific fire.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM EDT
|By Caleb Cook, Hanna Guidry, Madison Lisowski and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
An update on a story we first brought to you earlier this month, the West Street Bridge in Ludlow has now been closed.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM EDT
|By Tyler Beraldi, Sofia Abdullina and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
We’re 30 days away from the Big E, and hiring is underway for the long-awaited event.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM EDT
|By Tyler Beraldi, Sofia Abdullina, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ryan Trowbridge
Following the federal government’s cuts to Medicaid, one man is working with local law enforcement to give free medical supplies to the community.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM EDT
|By Tyler Beraldi, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Hanna Guidry
Monday was a special day for 31 young adults at the Immaculate Conception Church in Springfield, as they began their pilgrimage to Rome for a once-every-25 years celebration.
































