Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Chicopee, Agawam, and West Springfield.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Holyoke City Councilor Will Puello said he plans to weigh in on important city topics after he was not allowed at the last meeting.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
There are feelings of disappointment after a judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by employees of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, tied to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak that claimed the lives of dozens of veterans.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
People we spoke with in Westfield told us that the traffic is often a problem getting off Exit 41 from the Mass. Pike, and they would like to see changes made in the area.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s good news for people living and driving through Westfield.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Over the past two weeks, Springfield Police have been cracking down on criminal activity involving juveniles
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
The state is out with the latest results of the MCAS exams that students took in the spring.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Many people in Florida are picking up the pieces after the Category 4 Hurricane Ian tore through parts of the Sunshine State, but volunteers were ready to go Thursday to serve those residents affected.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
As Florida residents recover from the devastation that was brought by now Tropical Storm Ian, local insurance agents are warning of possible increases on bills possibly nationwide.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, East Longmeadow, and Longmeadow.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is getting answers after recent complaints were made to our newsroom and on social media about long wait times at hospital emergency rooms in our area.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
People who use oil to heat their homes may be in store for a more expensive upcoming winter season.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Charlie Baker made several stops in the city of Westfield.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A Belchertown family told us their cat was shot with a pellet gun when he was roaming around the neighborhood.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Two men from New York are facing several charges after being arrested for breaking into a house in Longmeadow over the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Residents seek safety changes after recent Boston Road crash
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
We’re learning more about the wrong-way crash on I-91, just over the border in Windsor, CT overnight.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 8:03 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Witness recalls shots fired incident 1,000 feet from West Springfield school
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Police said that they believe the two people may be responsible for multiple thefts and vandalism motivated by bias.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Ludlow and Springfield.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Holyoke, and East Longmeadow.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Agawam, and Southwick.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is getting answers on what is being done to prevent these issues.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Tens of thousands of people have been enjoying The Big E fair in West Springfield and many of them are noticing something new from Big E vendors: higher prices.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Lego Masters is kicking off its third season on Wednesday at 9 p.m. on FOX. Western Mass News met with one of the contestants, a western Mass. native from Pittsfield.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is getting answers on how it has been going now that school is back in session.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A major redistricting in Holyoke is underway that will impact the elementary and middle schools.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:39 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Wilbraham, Longmeadow, and Springfield.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
More than a million dollars of cocaine was set to be distributed in the Bay State, but law enforcement in western Massachusetts stepped in and confiscated the drugs and arresting two men from Mexico.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Olivia Hickey
Westfield parents, students express concerns over high school’s dress code
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News getting answers on what action is now being taken.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
The FDA has signed-off on emergency use authorization for a new COVID-19 booster by Moderna and Pfizer.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, Springfield, and Northampton.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Governor Baker was in Springfield Tuesday to listen to entrepreneurs that have benefited from a new program that is proving to be very important for western Massachusetts.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
With the average cost of gas dropping below $4 a gallon nationwide, we wondered if this will impact holiday travel plans.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Deerfield, Ludlow, and Holyoke.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Metal benches at a basketball court in Holyoke have gone missing and efforts are underway to get them back.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 8:36 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Olivia Hickey
Locals express safety concerns after pedestrian crash on Wilbraham Road
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Two people were injured Thursday morning after being struck by a car in Springfield.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 4:26 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Four years ago, MGM Springfield first opened its doors.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Josh Daley, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Downed trees are blocking multiple roads in South Hadley.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Tenants of the Springfield Gardens Apartments ended up in Housing Court Monday after poor living conditions have gotten the attention of many across western Massachusetts.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
This comes after several tenants reached out to us concerned about living conditions at Springfield Gardens apartments.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
UMass Amherst released it’s COVID-19 policies for the fall semester.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Getting Answers: Overgrowth on Montgomery Street in Chicopee
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
With monkeypox cases on the rise, many colleges and universities are working on protocols for students before they start classes this fall semester.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:45 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A popular Easthampton restaurant is still picking up the pieces after a fire over the weekend caused severe damage.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A recent uptick in car thefts stemming from a Tik Tok challenge is sparking concern across the country.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:01 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Frustrations are building for boaters along the Connecticut River in Northampton where partying and safety concerns have them speaking out.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Students in Massachusetts must score higher on the MCAS standarized tests in order to graduate from high school.
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