Photojournalist: Don Henry
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Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
Schools across western Massachusetts are now taking additional safety precautions and calling for change.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
Teachers in western Massachusetts joined others across the state for a ‘Day of Rage’ to stand with Uvalde, TX
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Robin Stockler, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Local and state dignitaries placed a wreath near the flagpole, as military honors were conducted.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Members of those motorcycle clubs are now reacting to an accident in Northfield that happened on Sunday where the operator of an SUV crashed into several motorcyclists, leaving eight people severely injured.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 11:38 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“If you think one moment of silence is a long time, think about how long those kids waited for somebody to come in and protect them,” said vigil organizer Dianne Boland.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Lexi Oliver and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Thursday night, dozens gathered for a vigil to celebrate.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Two local retired law enforcement officers started the company four years ago to help teachers, students, and staff protect themselves if a tragedy like this one were to ever take place here.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Ryan Trowbridge, Paris Dunford and Photojournalist: Don Henry
In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, many local school officials are reminding their communities of their own safety protocols.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:25 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Local leaders told us that these senseless acts of violence happen far too frequently in our country, and they said enough is enough.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
He told us he wants to see more action taken against assault weapons in our country.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Students described to Western Mass News the chaotic scene that unfolded, and fire officials told us the building is now unusable.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“This vaccine, a booster is meant for children that completed the initial series of COVID vaccines which included two doses that were spaced three weeks apart,” said Dr. Sari Miettinen, interim chief medical officer of Cooley Dickinson & Pediatrician.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 12:07 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews are battling a house fire on Gates Street in Holyoke.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Artist “Muda!” spoke with Western Mass News under a mask, after concerns were raised over a letter he painted on a wall in Springfield.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News is getting answers on what pool owners can expect this summer.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:25 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Survivors of officers killed in the line of duty told us that it is a letter in that mural that they want changed, and that is the letter ‘T,’ which depicts blood stains dripping down a thin blue line flag.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
The ceremony took place in front of the Fallen Officer Memorial right outside the Springfield Police Department.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Recruiters at the expo hoped to fill hundreds of positions, including everything from entry-level to chief financial officer.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 12:15 AM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Seven thousand undergraduates along with their friends and families packed into McGuirk Stadium at UMass to celebrate their accomplishments.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 12:07 AM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
The team ran alongside their opponents, Minnechaug High School, in a lap to remember their friend and teammate.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
A concerned parent reached out to our newsroom about the COVID-19 policies at Belchertown High School.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:00 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Western Mass News is getting answers after the Mass. Department of Public Health confirmed two cases of pediatric hepatitis in the state.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Extra police patrols have been assigned to Forest Park in Springfield again this year to enhance public safety during the warmer weather months, but new this time is a mounted unit of horses.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Don Henry
State Representative Brian Ashe, who lives in Longmeadow, reflected on the loss Monday as a local leader and a father.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 10:29 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews are still working to extinguish a fire at a lumber facility in Hampden.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
We spoke with some restaurant-goers who told us they will be back, after enjoying the popular outdoor dining experience on the first Friday of the season.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 10:42 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
We wanted to know more about the legality of the situation in the Bay State.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 8:32 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
COVID-19 case numbers have been slowly creeping up in western Mass. We wanted to dig deeper into how cases are looking in schools, in the weeks following Massachusetts’ spring vacation, so we checked in with local districts to get answers.
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. 4, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
May 4 has become a day to celebrate the Star Wars franchise, playing on a popular phrase from the trilogy.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:29 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
State officials said this type of energy storage is what helps maintain affordable energy during peak usage periods such as during the summer and winter.
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. 26, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
They said eleven customers were without power due to the crash, however power was expected to be restored by Tuesday night.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Local union leader George Noel stood outside the courthouse steps with employees Monday afternoon, protesting what they believe are unsafe working conditions.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
The metal band, which was formed in Springfield, will take the stage on Sunday, September 11th at the MassMutual Center.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 11:58 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
Lynn Clark was arrested at her Belchertown home on April 6 and since then she’d been on paid administrative leave. Meantime, new developments have continued to come out. We broke down everything we know so far.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
This is also happening less than a week before a lawsuit against the trial court is set to go before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
As more transportation companies drop their mask mandates, Union Station in Springfield is staying firm on theirs.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
As they stand now, the city’s zoning ordinances would disallow front yard pools.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
The Justice Department said it will review the judge’s decision and decide whether or not to appeal it, but while that happens, the mask mandate is no longer in effect.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 11:01 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
Friday was a perfect carnival day, with beautiful sunny weather. People we spoke with were excited to be at the event, having a good time.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“No woman, no man should be the victim of somebody else’s bad choices and behavior,” said Edwards.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
The WooSox stepped up to the plate for 413 Night with fans from western Massachusetts cheering them on at Polar Park in Worcester.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
In honor of April 13th, or 4-1-3, the WooSox celebrated western Massachusetts baseball fans Wednesday night.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
We spoke exclusively with one Brooklyn resident who said that he feels there needs to be more officers on the trains.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
This came as the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or ERAP, is set to expire on Friday.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
This came after thousands of travelers were impacted last week by what we were told were weather-related cancellations.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
Today’s images come after months of ongoing mold concerns.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Anna Bikas of Longmeadow told Western Mass News she was getting the house ready for her daughter’s Birthday party when she noticed water in the basement.