Photojournalist: Josh Daley

Reaction continues to pour in just one day after former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York. This marks the first time a former U.S. president faces criminal charges. Now, a legal expert sheds light on what’s next.

The testing site at Eastfield Mall in Springfield has officially closed for good with their last tests administered on Friday.

After more than 50 years in business, the Mardi Gras in Springfield has closed just three days after the building was sold to a New York based company.

Former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme that involved paying adult film star, Stormy Daniels, $130,000.

Developers unveiled preliminary plans to build a Tesla Dealership and Service Center on Burnett Road in Chicopee.

Local security experts are now weighing in on how schools and other organizations train and prepare for an active shooter situation.

Greenfield city officials announce plans to hire additional police officers on Wednesday evening. Nearly one month after the department stopped 24-hour police coverage due to staffing shortages.

A warning in western Mass. about a spike in the number of people falling victim to banking scams. A local expert explained this may be a lingering consequence from the COVID-19 lockdown.

Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line.

Donald Trump announced on Twitter Saturday that he expects to be arrested Tuesday following a grand jury investigation.

Authorities in Springfield are looking for the public’s help in locating the birth mother of a newborn baby that was found Saturday morning.

East Longmeadow High School officials met with parents and members of the public to discuss a possible plan moving forward after years of leaky ceilings and other damages.

Thousands of households in the Bay State are still in the dark following this week’s nor’easter.

As of Tuesday night, about 50,000 houses here in Massachusetts were in the dark as local DPWs and utility companies worked hard to turn the lights back.

Western Mass News stopped by and noticed long lines in and around security. Many of the travelers we checked in with told us that they were there then because their earlier flights were either delayed or canceled.

Western Mass News traveled to Franklin County to keep an eye on the conditions and bring you tips on how to stay safe out on the roadways.

Western Mass News was up in Franklin County Monday as the area expects to see higher snow totals compared to in the Pioneer Valley.

Governor Maura Healey made several stops throughout western Massachusetts on Friday.

As sports betting apps go live in Massachusetts on Friday, one local tech expert makes sure people download an approved sports betting app.

One of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the region will take place in western Mass. this weekend.

On Wednesday night, a Black History Month celebration was held at the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School in Chicopee.

On Wednesday evening, the Springfield Elks Lodge held their annual “Irish Elk of the Year” event.

The boy scouts held their annual “Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser” at the Student Prince and Fort restaurant in Downtown Springfield.

Investigators have been able to dismantle what they called a major narcotics ring in western Massachusetts.

According to Superintendent Warwick, the goal of the program is to hire candidates that represent the student body here in Springfield.

The facility is currently in the process of expanding the options of foods that can be prepared and served.

It’s night two of adjusted hours for the Greenfield Police Department with State Police picking up the overnight calls and how it affects Friday’s winter storm response.

Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools face what one official is calling a “financial cliff” and now the district could cut 15 full time positions.

On Thursday, a big rollback from COVID-19 restrictions was announced as vaccine requirements will come to end at community colleges throughout the Bay State.

On Wednesday, Governor Healey announced her multi-billion-dollar state budget that will fund the East-West rail.

We spoke with one local man who told us that he was happy to finally see snow this winter, as long as it does not stick around too long.

Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and Easthampton.

With temperatures expected to rise in the coming days, homeowners could face the melting snow seeping water into their basements.

With plowable snow expected to hit the region Tuesday, Western Mass News spoke with several locals who shared with us how they are prepping for the storm.

The largest snow storm of the season is heading our way, causing schools to cancel ahead of the inclement weather.

Local leaders and students gathered in Springfield to kick off a new mental health awareness campaign designed specifically for youth.

City leaders will gather for a virtual meeting on the status of living conditions at Springfield Gardens apartments.

Western Mass News crews watched the snow and rain mix in the unseasonably mild winter in Franklin County.

The latest 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Monday, not long after the devastating 7.8 quake and aftershocks that followed two weeks ago.

Ivory Billiards will host a fundraiser to honor victim of deadly Holyoke Mall shooting.

The Northampton City Council considered a move to study past injustices on black citizens in the city.

In West Springfield, communication is a key part of their readiness plan.

Over the weekend, Western Mass News received a tip of a partial building collapse on Maple Street in Springfield.

On Sunday afternoon, local residents collect donations for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims.

Massachusetts State Representative Orlando Ramos has filed a legislation to designate music by Springfield resident Montenia Shider as the official jazz song of Massachusetts.

Local businesses in Hampden County are coming together and aiding those who are impacted by the Turkey and Syria earthquakes.

Science teacher David Weremay is now facing a total of 12 charges, including 4 counts of aggravated statutory rape of a child.

We stopped by the Holyoke Fire Department, where crews told us that they have been working tirelessly since Saturday, dealing with water-related calls.

On Thursday night, a Springfield-based community group that led the work for police reform in Springfield are set to hold a virtual community meeting.

School districts in the area have already responded to Friday’s anticipated frigid temperatures.