Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
After an hours-long search, 45-year-old Michael J. Williams Jr. of Greenfield was found by a K-9 unit and taken into custody.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
He tells us sports have been his saving grace.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Northampton, Springfield, and Amherst.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Since opening day, the West Springfield police department hasn’t stopped receiving 911 calls, all misdialed.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:10 PM EDT
|By Morgan Briggs, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
The event took place Saturday, around 6:15 p.m. at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
On Saturday, thousands of folks crowded the fairgrounds for a good time.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Morgan Briggs, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
The party kicked off around 5:30 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Bob Hastings, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
We have more Friday Night Football Coverage this week!
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Bob Hastings, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
We have your highlights of four High School Football games.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
The cause is believed to be a result of recent heavy rain and erosion leading to a compromised pipe.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Officials say the cause was an electrical wiring issue.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 8:42 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Ty Coney and Joe Chaisson
Town by Town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield, and Williamstown.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Extreme weather, causing schools in Springfield and other cities to make last-minute changes.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Labor Day weekend is underway, and people are hitting the water to soak in the final moments of summer.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
In August, Governor Healey declared a state of emergency due to the over 5,800 families seeking shelter across the commonwealth.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
We caught up with some of those students and parents who tell Western Mass News how they’re settling into their dorms.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Parents waiting for their kids at the bus stop in neighboring Northampton tell Western Mass News, that they’ve seen similar acts of dangerous driving on their roads.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Carter is a Springfield native whose work as a costume designer has earned her Emmy nominations, two Oscars, and even a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 11:08 PM EDT
|By Ty Coney and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Two people were transported to the local emergency room after West Springfield and Agawam Police and Fire both responded to the scene.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
In Agawam, families gathered for an evening of fun, with snacks, animals, and motorcycles.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 2:40 AM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ty Coney
Julia Haynes was only 14 years old when she passed away in March, due to a common type of brain tumor in children called medulloblastoma.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Camelia Reid and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two local sibling brand owners held their second annual pop up shop event in Chicopee Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Morgan Briggs, Matt Sottile, Ty Coney and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
The initiative will give away 50 bicycles in partnership with a local nonprofit.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Morgan Briggs, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
The car was eventually recovered by Hampshire Towing.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Ralliers gathered on the steps of the federal courthouse Saturday in Springfield, to call for the cancellation of federal student debt.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
City leaders holding a meeting Thursday, as Springfield hit a record number of 23 homicides so far in 2023.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Springfield Superintendent, Dan Warwick is part of Mayor Domenic Sarno’s working group to stop the recent surge in gun violence.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 11:52 AM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Amherst Senior Center hosted their second annual “Community Safety Day” on Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
On Saturday night, David Hixon became the first Division III coach to ever join the hall.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 1:38 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The annual Kevin J. Major hockey tournament kicked off on Friday night.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Six Flags New England hosted their annual “Fright Fest” auditions on Friday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Town by town is taking you to Monson, West Springfield and Chicopee.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
|By Ty Coney, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by Town is taking you to Chicopee, Holyoke, and Monson.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 9:13 AM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The 2nd annual co-ed softball tournament was held at the Ludlow Fish and Game Center on Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 8:38 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Raegan Loughrey, Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
We’re learning more about the Springfield man arrested in Chicopee after leading police on a high-speed pursuit on Tuesday.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 10:21 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
More rain has hit western Mass., days after more flooding caused damage in several communities.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Another round of downpours made its way through western Massachusetts.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 8:01 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
After recent rain and flooding, concerns about mosquitoes have many communities on alert.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
|By Ty Coney, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Flash flooding hit many communities in Franklin County this past Friday, leaving behind damage to roads and properties, which added to the damage and destruction we saw due to heavy rainstorms from the previous week. Residents we spoke with were left in shock.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
The event was celebrating the one year liver transplant anniversary of Layla Cruz.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Many Barbie fans said they have been anticipating this movie all year.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
|By Abbey Carnivale, Ty Coney and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
For Jill and her team, navigating weather is all a part of the journey.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 9:06 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
As the strong waters continue to flow, we caught up with local residents who share how the rain and flooding has impacted them. This as legislators across the state continue to call for action.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 9:41 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
This week’s weather has impacted many things, plans, local businesses or both, which was the case at one local golf course.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Eastfield Mall in Springfield is officially closing its doors in July after 56 years in business. So, tonight, we want to introduce you to someone who worked there for 36 years, making him the longest serving employee in the mall.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 7:13 AM EDT
|By Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Crews are on scene for a working fire on South Street in Holyoke Saturday night.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The start to the 4th of July weekend has been a hazy one as many people across the state have begun their holiday plans.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 10:47 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Fourth of July weekend is kicking off here in western Massachusetts in Holyoke and Chicopee, fireworks lit up the skies.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke and Springfield.