Daniel Santiago

A growing trend getting more popular, here, across western Mass.

The law enforcement community here in western Massachusetts and beyond is breathing a sigh of relief that a Massachusetts State trooper is safe after being hit and dragged by a car during an attempted traffic stop in Holyoke last Friday.

Since opening day, the West Springfield police department hasn’t stopped receiving 911 calls, all misdialed.

As hospitals continue to see an uptick in COVID-19 cases, a new booster vaccine recently approved by the CDC, is starting to become available for everyone who qualifies. This will include those who may not have health insurance.

His murder remains unsolved.

Federal officials are using a local military base as a staging area for any possible impacts from Hurricane Lee on New England.

As boil water orders remain in effect following Tuesday’s water main break in Springfield, city officials have announced that bottled water will be available to some city residents.

Severe thunderstorms hit western Massachusetts on Tuesday, bringing close to three inches of rain to our area that caused flash flooding and there’s more heavy rain expected Wednesday.

Migrant families coming to western Massachusetts and finding temporary shelter at Westfield State University remains up in the air.

Extreme weather, causing schools in Springfield and other cities to make last-minute changes.

The extreme heat has been causing schools all over the area to come up with immediate solutions to keep kids cool and safe.

The possibility of a flight attendant strike looms near for American Airlines this Labor Day

The former Springfield middle school teacher is facing a third case since he first stood answered to charges back in May.

Many people gathered in Holyoke on Thursday, International Overdose Awareness Day, to help get the word out about resources available for those battling a drug addiction.

Carter is a Springfield native whose work as a costume designer has earned her Emmy nominations, two Oscars, and even a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Julia Haynes was only 14 years old when she passed away in March, due to a common type of brain tumor in children called medulloblastoma.

On Wednesday we caught up with them, at the same place where it all happened.

Hospitals across western Massachusetts and the entire country are seeing more cases of COVID-19 back in their emergency rooms.

As the death toll rises from the wildfires in Hawaii, help is pouring in for those who lost everything. Now, Western Mass News is partnering up with the Salvation Army in Hope for Hawaii.

With the flames getting under control, people like Dana-Lynn Ko’omoa Lange worry that the number of deaths will soon grow.

His family now sharing flyers, trying every day, to find their four-legged best friend.

We spoke with a local travel agent who tells me she has been busy the past couple of days helping people change their Hawaiian vacation plans.

Governor Healey signed the Massachusetts 2024 fiscal year budget into law on Wednesday.

Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Holyoke and Agawam.

Some residents worry no one cares enough to help.

Holly Piirainen was abducted on August 5, 1993. Answers on who did it are still unknown.

An update now on the fire that cause significant damage to a building at American International College in Springfield last week. AIC President Hubert Benitez told us it is still too early to know what the full spectrum of damages are. But clean-up efforts have officially started.

Town by Town is taking you to Chicopee and Springfield.

Cleanup crews were out in Westfield Friday after thunderstorms brought down trees and power lines around the city yesterday.

With the heavy rain and continued storms, many are concerned about the impact on trees which could come crashing down and causing damage. One homeowner in Springfield reached out to us, worried about a tree in her neighbor’s yard causing damage to her property.

Efforts are underway to respond to calls over concerns on possible tree damage and power outages in the area.

If you’re eager to enjoy the summer and get in the water, especially on the Connecticut River, you’ll have to wait a little longer because the levels are still too high.

We’re keeping an eye on the water levels in the Connecticut River as organizers of two upcoming river events make decisions moving forward.

Issues related to flooding that has impacted different towns across western Massachusetts continue. This time, raw sewage made its way into the Connecticut River.

With the recent rain and flooding across western Massachusetts, we could be seeing an uptick in insects and pests.

All the rain and the flooding has been causing trees to fall down, blocking roads, and even leaving some western Massachusetts residents in dangerous situations.

Dangerous debris heading down the fast-moving Connecticut River. We’re getting answers on the latest clean-up efforts.

Flood waters have started to recede in Springfield, but the Connecticut River levels are still quite high, making it impossible for assessments and clean efforts to start.

A baseball clinic to carry out the dream of a fallen firefighter and his brother is taking place all weekend long in Holyoke.

The latest retail chain to suffer financial trouble, the Christmas Tree Shops, is closing the rest of their stores, including one here in western Massachusetts. But the hope for a new buyer is still alive for many.

Suffering from a heat-related illness can happen to anyone, but young children, the elderly, and those who live with a chronic medical condition are more at-risk.

The Eastfield Mall in Springfield is officially closing its doors in July after 56 years in business. So, tonight, we want to introduce you to someone who worked there for 36 years, making him the longest serving employee in the mall.

With summer officially underway and the temperatures to prove it, more people across western Massachusetts are turning on their air conditioners at home. With that come higher electricity bills.

On Tuesday, 51 people became U.S. citizens after pledging the oath of allegiance in a naturalization ceremony at the Hampshire County Superior Court in Northampton, marking the end of a long legal process for some.

51 people across western Massachusetts now have one more reason to feel patriotic this 4th of July after becoming U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony.

The Work and Family Mobility Act officially went into effect on Saturday, meaning drivers in Massachusetts, regardless of immigration status, may now obtain a driver’s license.

While CBD treats are not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration, more people are still opting to give them to their pets. However, some experts caution against it.

The impacts of the MGM Springfield on the city’s Hispanic community discussed at the Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting. A survey was shared based on impressions before and after the casino opened its doors.

43 years ago, five female artists painted the biggest mural in western Massachusetts. On Wednesday, fundraising efforts are underway to try and restore that mural back to its former glory.

With July 4th just a week away, state and local first responders are calling on the public to “leave fireworks to the professionals.”