Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski

Some local communities are opening splash pads earlier than planned due to the heat this weekend.

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.

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.

Many questions surround the arrest of a Holyoke city councilor and national guard member who faces child pornography and fugitive from justice charges.

He has now committed to helping the business bounce back after Monday’s incident.

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.

A massive tree fell on the roof of one apartment complex in West Springfield Thursday night

There was a major development Thursday for families who lost loved ones in the massive COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home.

Almost immediately after the settlement was announced, questions from courthouse staff flooded into our newsroom.

The court has finally reached an agreement which Western Mass News has just obtained.

Many of them are returning to their traditional ceremonies for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic.

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.

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.

We wanted to know what the trickle-down effect of such a change would have on women seeking abortions.

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Demonstrators all gathered with one message – they are asking lawmakers to protect peoples’ rights to choose what to do with their bodies.

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.

Police told Western Mass News that there is no longer any risk to the community.

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People we spoke with in Easthampton had mixed reaction after hearing the audio recording of the mayor speaking to a student back in March.

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.

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.

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.

Settlement talks have lead to a postponement of Wednesday’s hearing in Boston regarding the Roderick Ireland Courthouse.

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On Monday, workers and union representatives protested outside the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield calling for change.

State Police obtained a search warrant for the black USB thumb drive on February 2.

Prosecutors said his actions put the public at danger.

It all started at a highway rest stop in Charlton and ended less than two hours later in West Stockbridge.

Western Mass News took your questions to the CEO of Baystate Medical Center in Springfield to get you your answers.

Community members are now turning to local medical experts for advice on what they should do.

For the first time in three years, Marathon Monday took place on Patriot’s Day, involving thousands of runners, spectators, and law enforcement.

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.

Monday marked the 126th running of the Boston Marathon and the first time in three years that the race was held on Patriots Day.

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.

“I don’t see the need at the moment, but I guess they do it,” said Eyssa Benhida, an in-state UMass Amherst freshman.

We spoke to a nurse who jumped out of his car when he saw she needed help.

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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.

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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.

Union employees at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield protested unsafe working conditions on Monday as the plea for help continues.

We’re told Clark will be with her attorney, Jared Olanoff, when he makes a statement on her behalf Thursday afternoon.

A high-speed Police pursuit was caught on home surveillance video. Now, neighbors are speaking out, urging community members to slow down.

A car crashed into a local breakfast spot in Springfield Thursday morning.

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.

Chicopee Public Schools Superintendent Lynn Clark faced a judge Wednesday afternoon at U.S. District Court in Springfield

After hearing about their story, we actually ran into another family at Bradley International Airport who experienced the same troubles.

Air travel headaches are impacting spring vacations. Hundreds of flights were cancelled over the weekend and the aftermath is spilling into today.

Many students saw their classmates’ faces for the first time in two years, but what about those still wearing a mask?