Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 1:39 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Some local communities are opening splash pads earlier than planned due to the heat this weekend.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News spoke to local advocates who are concerned after some students were removed from the classroom for not masking up, saying this is taking away their rights and education.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:07 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
In a new move, the Springfield Public School district has issued a mask advisory for indoor events as the school year wraps up and as COVID-19 cases continue to trend upward in the city.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Many questions surround the arrest of a Holyoke city councilor and national guard member who faces child pornography and fugitive from justice charges.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
He has now committed to helping the business bounce back after Monday’s incident.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
The Springfield Police Department’s firearms investigation unit is seeing an increase in gun arrests ahead of the summer months and their message to keep those arrested behind bars remains clear.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
A massive tree fell on the roof of one apartment complex in West Springfield Thursday night
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
There was a major development Thursday for families who lost loved ones in the massive COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Almost immediately after the settlement was announced, questions from courthouse staff flooded into our newsroom.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
The court has finally reached an agreement which Western Mass News has just obtained.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Many of them are returning to their traditional ceremonies for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 8:24 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Olivia Hickey
We have reached out to Springfield Public Schools and a spokesperson told us they are aware of the social media post and the incident is under review.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
An investigation is underway following a social media post circulating online alleging a Springfield High School of Science and Technology staff member had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
We wanted to know what the trickle-down effect of such a change would have on women seeking abortions.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Demonstrators all gathered with one message – they are asking lawmakers to protect peoples’ rights to choose what to do with their bodies.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Dozens gathered Tuesday, holding signs, chanting, even singing, all with one message: they asked lawmakers to protect people’s rights to choose what to do with their bodies.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Police told Western Mass News that there is no longer any risk to the community.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
People we spoke with in Easthampton had mixed reaction after hearing the audio recording of the mayor speaking to a student back in March.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 12:05 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle has released an audio recording of what she said to a high school student after allegations that what she said was racist.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Prom, high school graduation, and college commencement is right around the corner and this could be the first time in three years that students get to experience those events to the fullest like pre-pandemic times.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:44 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Governor Baker and Congressman Richard Neal joined state legislators Tuesday to discuss a plan forward for the East-West Rail Project. They hope to expand the railroads into the western part of the state.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Jessica Michalski, Leon Purvis and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Settlement talks have lead to a postponement of Wednesday’s hearing in Boston regarding the Roderick Ireland Courthouse.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Jessica Michalski, Hugh Zeitlin and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
On Monday, workers and union representatives protested outside the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield calling for change.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 8:48 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Olivia Hickey
State Police obtained a search warrant for the black USB thumb drive on February 2.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 10:42 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Olivia Hickey
Prosecutors said his actions put the public at danger.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
It all started at a highway rest stop in Charlton and ended less than two hours later in West Stockbridge.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News took your questions to the CEO of Baystate Medical Center in Springfield to get you your answers.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Community members are now turning to local medical experts for advice on what they should do.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 10:21 PM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
For the first time in three years, Marathon Monday took place on Patriot’s Day, involving thousands of runners, spectators, and law enforcement.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Law enforcement was hard at work ensuring the safety of runners and spectators, especially in light of last week’s New York City subway shooting.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Monday marked the 126th running of the Boston Marathon and the first time in three years that the race was held on Patriots Day.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski, Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
here’s always a special buzz in the air on opening day, but there will also be some new features coming to Fenway Park for 2022. We spoke to fans prior to the game to talk about their big return to the ballpark.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 7:57 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
“I don’t see the need at the moment, but I guess they do it,” said Eyssa Benhida, an in-state UMass Amherst freshman.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
We spoke to a nurse who jumped out of his car when he saw she needed help.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
After a group of employees protested unsafe working conditions at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse on Monday, we caught up with Congressman Richard Neal, who has spoken out about the ongoing situation to get his thoughts.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Those changes included welcoming all future postal retirees into Medicare and codifying the postal service’s longtime tradition of delivering mail and packages six days per week.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Ryan Trowbridge
Union employees at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield protested unsafe working conditions on Monday as the plea for help continues.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 5:15 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
We’re told Clark will be with her attorney, Jared Olanoff, when he makes a statement on her behalf Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 7:46 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
A high-speed Police pursuit was caught on home surveillance video. Now, neighbors are speaking out, urging community members to slow down.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Briceyda Landaverde and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
A car crashed into a local breakfast spot in Springfield Thursday morning.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 7:34 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Clark has been accused of lying to the FBI about sending almost one hundred threatening text messages in an effort to discredit a police chief candidate.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Leon Purvis
Chicopee Public Schools Superintendent Lynn Clark faced a judge Wednesday afternoon at U.S. District Court in Springfield
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
After hearing about their story, we actually ran into another family at Bradley International Airport who experienced the same troubles.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Paris Dunford and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Air travel headaches are impacting spring vacations. Hundreds of flights were cancelled over the weekend and the aftermath is spilling into today.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Many students saw their classmates’ faces for the first time in two years, but what about those still wearing a mask?