Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 8:42 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The testing site at Eastfield Mall in Springfield has officially closed for good with their last tests administered on Friday.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:18 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Developers unveiled preliminary plans to build a Tesla Dealership and Service Center on Burnett Road in Chicopee.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Local security experts are now weighing in on how schools and other organizations train and prepare for an active shooter situation.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:24 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:39 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Donald Trump announced on Twitter Saturday that he expects to be arrested Tuesday following a grand jury investigation.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Authorities in Springfield are looking for the public’s help in locating the birth mother of a newborn baby that was found Saturday morning.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Thousands of households in the Bay State are still in the dark following this week’s nor’easter.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:35 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Western Mass News was up in Franklin County Monday as the area expects to see higher snow totals compared to in the Pioneer Valley.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Governor Maura Healey made several stops throughout western Massachusetts on Friday.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:26 AM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
As sports betting apps go live in Massachusetts on Friday, one local tech expert makes sure people download an approved sports betting app.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:27 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
One of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the region will take place in western Mass. this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
On Wednesday night, a Black History Month celebration was held at the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School in Chicopee.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:19 PM EST
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
On Wednesday evening, the Springfield Elks Lodge held their annual “Irish Elk of the Year” event.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:49 PM EST
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The boy scouts held their annual “Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser” at the Student Prince and Fort restaurant in Downtown Springfield.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:20 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Maria Wilson and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Investigators have been able to dismantle what they called a major narcotics ring in western Massachusetts.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:14 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
According to Superintendent Warwick, the goal of the program is to hire candidates that represent the student body here in Springfield.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:39 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The facility is currently in the process of expanding the options of foods that can be prepared and served.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM EST
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:21 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools face what one official is calling a “financial cliff” and now the district could cut 15 full time positions.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:35 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Wednesday, Governor Healey announced her multi-billion-dollar state budget that will fund the East-West rail.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:12 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:06 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and Easthampton.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:23 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
With temperatures expected to rise in the coming days, homeowners could face the melting snow seeping water into their basements.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 10:19 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
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.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:29 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The largest snow storm of the season is heading our way, causing schools to cancel ahead of the inclement weather.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Local leaders and students gathered in Springfield to kick off a new mental health awareness campaign designed specifically for youth.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
City leaders will gather for a virtual meeting on the status of living conditions at Springfield Gardens apartments.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:08 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Western Mass News crews watched the snow and rain mix in the unseasonably mild winter in Franklin County.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The latest 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Monday, not long after the devastating 7.8 quake and aftershocks that followed two weeks ago.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 2:53 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Ivory Billiards will host a fundraiser to honor victim of deadly Holyoke Mall shooting.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 2:32 AM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The Northampton City Council considered a move to study past injustices on black citizens in the city.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 10:16 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
In West Springfield, communication is a key part of their readiness plan.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:11 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Over the weekend, Western Mass News received a tip of a partial building collapse on Maple Street in Springfield.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 9:03 PM EST
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Sunday afternoon, local residents collect donations for Turkey and Syria earthquake victims.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 8:30 AM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Massachusetts State Representative Orlando Ramos has filed a legislation to designate music by Springfield resident Montenia Shider as the official jazz song of Massachusetts.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 2:58 AM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Local businesses in Hampden County are coming together and aiding those who are impacted by the Turkey and Syria earthquakes.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Science teacher David Weremay is now facing a total of 12 charges, including 4 counts of aggravated statutory rape of a child.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
We stopped by the Holyoke Fire Department, where crews told us that they have been working tirelessly since Saturday, dealing with water-related calls.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:03 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
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.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:23 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Ryan Trowbridge
School districts in the area have already responded to Friday’s anticipated frigid temperatures.