Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
UMass Amherst marked its 153rd commencement ceremony on Friday morning. We hear from many in the class of 2023 about what’s next.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
MGM Springfield welcomes its first band to kick off the 2023 “Free Music Fridays” concert series where many can expect more than just some great music.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Ryan Trowbridge and Matt Price
A big announcement was made by Eversource on Monday that could positively impact how much customers pay for electricity per month.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Despite the world being back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, one problem that continues is food insecurity and now, one food pantry located in Southwick is stepping up this weekend to make sure families don’t go hungry.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Not everyone was able to get tickets for the Taylor Swift concerts in Foxborough this weekend, but one local library put forth an idea this week to bring Taylor Swift to book readers.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Two dozen 19th century marksmanship medals that had been missing for almost 30 years are now back at the Springfield Armory.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
While the complex itself looks shut down on the outside, that is not the case on the inside.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The Monson Fire Department is inching closer to having a multimillion-dollar renovation project to fix up their firehouse.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Westfield High School softball pitcher made news this week by reaching the 300-strikeout mark, and she did it in less than two seasons.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers after the cancellation of the annual Memorial Day parade in Easthampton this year.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
2 displaced, 1 hospitalized after apartment fire on Wednesday.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Just days ago, local police received a report about a person getting attacked by a bobcat.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
There was a regional spotlight on a Hampden County re-entry program for those who have served their time behind bars as well as others in the community.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:33 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A brand-new fleet of fighter jets is coming to Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Emergency crews are working to stop and repair a gas leak in Northampton.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
It was quite the sight in Northampton over the weekend when a black bear was seen hanging out in a tree in the heart of the city.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 7:54 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Maddie Sunderland and the Lions continue their stellar season, this week was also about milestones and the senior captain reached one of those while pitching.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A senior at Hampden Charter School of Science East in Chicopee has had an academic run like no other.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
It was a ‘sportacular’ day Wednesday for the Cardinals of Pope Francis Preparatory School.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Several people were injured after an explosion at a Springfield company.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A different version of lacrosse is coming to the area, with a team forming in Holyoke.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A woman attacked by a black bear in Connecticut last week has western Massachusetts animal control units on alert.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
The Springfield Thunderbirds got their final practice in on Tuesday ahead of their second straight Calder Cup playoff appearance Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Monday marked the 127th running of the Boston Marathon, and there was plenty of buzz at the starting line Monday morning in Hopkinton, a place that has been the home of the Boston Marathon starting line since 1924.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An exciting day for Bruno Mars fans as tickets officially go on sale for his upcoming concerts in Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 3:14 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s pothole and road work season and it’s also a time when drivers face expensive damages to their cars.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Western Mass News was the only camera in the courtroom Tuesday as a Holyoke police captain, accused of sexually harassing a female coworker, appeared before a judge.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Massachusetts is under a red flag warning, which means we have to be cautious when it comes to the potential for brush fires.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Libby James and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Officials with MGM Springfield and the MassMutual Center have announced that 14-time Grammy-award winning artist Bruno Mars is coming to Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
An injectable treatment for a chronic eye disease has recently been approved by the FDA.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
An Easter tradition meant long lines Friday at Bernat’s Polish Deli in Chicopee ahead of the holiday weekend.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
There is quite the commotion in Ludlow as residents and law enforcement are trying to track down a runaway antelope.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 1:31 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Efforts are underway to get Dakota’s Law passed in Massachusetts. The proposed bill would create a retirement fund for police K-9s.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A call is going out to the community for help with food donations.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
With the 2023 Major League Baseball season opening on Thursday, that meant new sporting events people can place bets on in the Bay State.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:26 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
We are a little under 24 hours away from the first pitch of the 2023 Major League Baseball season.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Agawam, Holyoke, and Springfield.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Several fire departments battled a fire at multi-family home in Palmer Monday morning.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
As the weather gets warmer, we need to be on the lookout for ticks.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
What are the odds of finding a nearly 1oo-year-old object inside of your home? That is exactly what was discovered by a homeowner in Chicopee who lost his house in a fire a couple of months ago.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Tuesday marked the first full day of spring and allergy season is now upon us.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A family-owned bus company, headquartered in western Massachusetts, was recognized on Monday for its 90 years of service.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Behind the scenes, multiple agencies are looking to make sure everyone stays safe.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:11 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Some new and disturbing data released this week by the Antidefamation League showed a nationwide surge in white supremacist propaganda in 2022, with Massachusetts ranking second highest in the nation.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
The Nor’easter storm made things a little difficult for firefighters Tuesday morning in Holyoke as flames ripped through two buildings on Pine Street.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:32 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The baseball fields next to the recreation center in Southwick have not been in good shape for several years now, but one former professional player from the area is looking to fix that.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:37 PM EST
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Wednesday marked International Women’s Day, which celebrated the achievements of women around the world.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:12 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Local dairy farmers are hoping an increased tax credit proposed in Governor Maura Healey’s state budget plan goes through.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:25 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The winter weather is not stopping Smith College from hosting some games in the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament staring Friday in Northampton.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:17 PM EST
|By Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
There has been no word on displacements at this time, however, the house was destroyed during the fire.
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