Photojournalist: Rich Crane
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|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Nearly three months have passed since Russia first invaded Ukraine and several refugees have fled the country and sought shelter in the U.S.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The bill will ban out-of-state advertising for cannabis products and services and turns the removal of billboards from a request into a requirement.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Jenna Reyes
Hundreds of tires were discovered slashed Monday morning at an Indian Orchard business that provides transportation for children and families in need.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 2:15 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A group of parents is protesting the district’s decision.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A scary situation unfounded in Springfield on Monday when a three-month-old baby was choking in her car seat when her mother was driving.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A Springfield woman pleaded for the community’s help to find her beloved pet and now, after quite the journey, he has made it back home.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 2:09 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast is just over a week away.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 2:10 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
School is quickly coming to an end and many people are looking to book their summer vacations.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Summer is quickly approaching and while spending time outside is often top of mind for people, you could be getting paid for it.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
May is recognized across the nation and now in the city of Springfield as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield woman is asking for the public’s help to locate her beloved cat. She said he was stolen from her neighborhood and has not been returned.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A Chicopee restaurant is hoping to reopen its doors after being forced to close down when the building caught on fire two months ago.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Justin Gehrts
It was an eventful Tuesday morning in Chicopee as Governor Charlie Baker and other state leaders visited Chicopee.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Western Mass News has the exclusive story on how they are remembering his legacy.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 7:52 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
"...Because of these two officers, that lady has another opportunity for a better tomorrow."
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Olivia Hickey
The pool is set to open on June 25, but not without five to eight lifeguards. To apply, you must be at least 16 years old and certified.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
For one day only, a Springfield restaurant is offering some unique menu items to celebrate April 20.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 10:21 PM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
For the first time in three years, Marathon Monday took place on Patriot’s Day, involving thousands of runners, spectators, and law enforcement.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
With the sound of a starter pistol, it was off to the races for 30,000 runners in Hopkinton on Monday. The 126th running of the Boston Marathon returned to its typical race date on Patriots’ Day.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Easter weekend is here and many in western Massachusetts are preparing for a more normal holiday this year.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Amanda Callahan
The Easter holiday is just days away and one local kielbasa shop is bracing for major crowds of shoppers.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
The deadline for Massachusetts residents to file their taxes for 2021 is just one week away.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
We are one week away from the 126th running of the Boston Marathon.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
People are noticing the effects of inflation every time they go to the grocery store and now, those effects are trickling down into local food banks.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 8:12 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Raegan Loughrey
Opening day of Six Flags New England’s 2022 season is this Saturday.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Warmer weather is finally here, which means summer is coming soon.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town Tuesday, starting in Springfield where Mayor Dominic Sarno joined legislators and New England Donor Services to celebrate April as Organ Donation Month.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
“As long as people want to be outside, we will serve them outside,” said Jessica Roblin, owner of The Launch in Southwick.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 12:52 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
In partnership with Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, Cooper’s Gifts in Agawam is holding its annual clothing drive.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
An eight-month-old baby in Springfield is in need of a liver donor and her mom is calling on the community to help.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
An Agawam woman is still searching for a missing stuffed cat that holds a vial of father’s ashes inside.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 1:52 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Wedding season is upon us and the industry is seeing a major boom in business this year.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 1:59 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A Chicopee man has now been vandalized four times in what police said could be a possible hate crime.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A demonstration was held Wednesday in response to the mask mandate still required for students and staff in Northampton public schools.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A South Hadley native representing the U.S. in the Beijing Paralympics and is now home with the gold.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 1:06 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Thursday officially marked St. Patrick’s Day, but the city of Holyoke is preparing for their celebrations that will happen this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 12:57 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Justin Gehrts and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
With gas prices still on the rise, many people are looking for cheaper ways to get around.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 1:07 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A western Massachusetts business owner spent last week helping Ukrainian refugees at the Poland border.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
One person is dead after an overnight fire in Springfield Friday morning.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 2:38 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
An eight-year-old boy is using his artistic skills to raise money for those in need in Ukraine.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 2:28 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
The beloved New England Friendly’s restaurant chain has revamped their Westfield location. Friendly’s Cafe is now officially open for business.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 8:46 AM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Fallen State Trooper Tamar Bucci will be laid to rest Wednesday morning and some local police officers will be attending her funeral.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 1:11 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Pain at the pump continues nationwide, so we wanted to see how the increasing gas prices are impacting the sale of electric vehicles and how much making the switch to electric could save you.