Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Some have shut down completely, while others have closed their doors temporarily due to staffing issues.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
One Holyoke city councilor plans to be back in his elected position on Tuesday after he was removed from the council for facing child pornography charges.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
People with ties to western Massachusetts are picking up the pieces in Florida and others are doing what they can to help after Hurricane Ian left mass devastation in its path.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Although parts of the country won’t directly get hit by the storm, they will still feel the effects, more specifically when they go to the grocery store or go to purchase supplies for home improvement projects.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Olivia Hickey
City leaders discuss potential Saga nightclub ownership change
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Supply chain shortages continue to impact local grocery stores and shoppers. Now, the bird flu is affecting availability of some everyday food items.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
On Wednesday, Western Mass News traveled to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, to get the latest on travel impacts caused by Hurricane Ian.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Most flights to and from Florida were on hold Wednesday, but some travelers into Bradley International Airport were lucky enough to arrive safely just hours before airports in the Sunshine State closed in preparation for the storm.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Brendan Rooney, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, Agawam, and Westfield.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Right now, that school is using the parking lot for their staff, as well as family pick up and drop off.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Two men are facing charges after an incident involving a gun at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Southwick, Easthampton, and West Springfield.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Concerns continue about parvovirus diagnosed in dogs in the Springfield area
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The cooler temperatures this first full day of fall have many thinking about keeping warm and the rising costs expected this winter.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Kristin Burnell and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
The community-led effort began following the devastation that Hurricane Fiona left on the island where many people in Holyoke have loved ones.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Kristin Burnell and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Mayor Garcia rallies the community in Holyoke to prep care packages for Puerto Rico.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
The high schooler’s heart stopped beating, and they never regained consciousness.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Anna’s parents still do not know why their child’s heart stopped beating, but Susan Canning, a Westfield mom who lost her son after he went into cardiac arrest, said that this story is more common than you think.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Libby James and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News met with Enlace de Familia, an organization in Holyoke that is helping with relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Libby James and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Local leaders in Springfield are coming together to support Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona hit the island on Sunday.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 9:42 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Community leaders in Amherst and Northampton confirmed Thursday they were receiving calls that buses full of migrants would be coming to the two communities.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Amherst officials continue to investigate high school fires
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Local businesses gear up for Big E’s opening day
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Opening day is tomorrow and town officials are preparing to take on the crowds and heavy traffic jams.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
We now know a murder investigation is underway in South Hadley after a man was found dead in his home last Friday.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Longmeadow, Springfield, and Greenfield.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A Greenfield police cruiser found itself facing a fine after being improperly parked along Main Street.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A concerned viewer reached out to our newsroom after witnessing a large police presence downtown in Springfield over the weekend and shared video with us.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Congressman Richard Neal was in Springfield on Friday and he shared with us what he admired most about Queen Elizabeth a day after her passing.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 12:53 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The city of Springfield will be holding a special September 11 remembrance ceremony on Friday.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 9:02 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Holyoke residents respond to uptick in violence in the city
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni joined Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia on Thursday with a message for the community following an uptick in violence in the city.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
First, a number of transfer students were assigned to live in a hotel in Hadley due to a dorm shortage. Now, those students are struggling to catch a bus to class.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke and Hadley.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
It may look like candy, but it’s actually a dangerous drug that is being marketed to young people.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The kidnapping of a Tennessee teacher while out on a morning jog is sending shock waves throughout local communities.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Joe Carroll, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Mary Wilson
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Longmeadow, and Northampton.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Police have confirmed the body that was found Monday in Memphis, TN is that of abducted school teacher Eliza Fletcher.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
A popular restaurant in West Springfield is planning to expand to a new community.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News spoke with each of the three candidates Wednesday to see how they are feeling ahead of election night.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
As the new school year begins, one community of educators is drawing attention to stalled contract negotiations.
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 6:23 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
One local boater we spoke with is preparing for the last big boating weekend of the year on the Connecticut River, but he said that he is hoping it is a safe one.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
The question is: when can Massachusetts taxpayers be getting more money in their bank accounts?
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 12:16 AM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Friday storms cause some damage to parts of western Mass.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
An 18-year-old faced a judge on Thursday, charged in the stabbing of two men during what authorities are calling a melee Wednesday night in Northampton.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:11 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The Bay State saw some much-needed rain on Tuesday, but was it enough to alleviate the drought we are currently in?
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A microburst is suspected to have occurred in South Hadley after intense storms that moved through the area Tuesday and left trees, wires, and utility poles down throughout the town.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 9:04 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Improvements to a dangerous street in Springfield began this summer, but the project has been pushed back a couple months.
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