Photojournalist: Don Henry

Schools across western Massachusetts are now taking additional safety precautions and calling for change.

Teachers in western Massachusetts joined others across the state for a ‘Day of Rage’ to stand with Uvalde, TX

Local and state dignitaries placed a wreath near the flagpole, as military honors were conducted.

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.

“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.

Thursday night, dozens gathered for a vigil to celebrate.

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.

In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, many local school officials are reminding their communities of their own safety protocols.

Local leaders told us that these senseless acts of violence happen far too frequently in our country, and they said enough is enough.

He told us he wants to see more action taken against assault weapons in our country.

Students described to Western Mass News the chaotic scene that unfolded, and fire officials told us the building is now unusable.

“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.

Crews are battling a house fire on Gates Street in Holyoke.

Artist “Muda!” spoke with Western Mass News under a mask, after concerns were raised over a letter he painted on a wall in Springfield.

Western Mass News is getting answers on what pool owners can expect this summer.

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.

The ceremony took place in front of the Fallen Officer Memorial right outside the Springfield Police Department.

Recruiters at the expo hoped to fill hundreds of positions, including everything from entry-level to chief financial officer.

Seven thousand undergraduates along with their friends and families packed into McGuirk Stadium at UMass to celebrate their accomplishments.

The team ran alongside their opponents, Minnechaug High School, in a lap to remember their friend and teammate.

A concerned parent reached out to our newsroom about the COVID-19 policies at Belchertown High School.

Western Mass News is getting answers after the Mass. Department of Public Health confirmed two cases of pediatric hepatitis in the state.

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.

State Representative Brian Ashe, who lives in Longmeadow, reflected on the loss Monday as a local leader and a father.

Crews are still working to extinguish a fire at a lumber facility in Hampden.

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.

We wanted to know more about the legality of the situation in the Bay State.

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.

Western Mass News is taking you town by town.

May 4 has become a day to celebrate the Star Wars franchise, playing on a popular phrase from the trilogy.

Western Mass News is taking you town by town.

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.

It was an eventful Tuesday morning in Chicopee as Governor Charlie Baker and other state leaders visited Chicopee.

They said eleven customers were without power due to the crash, however power was expected to be restored by Tuesday night.

Local union leader George Noel stood outside the courthouse steps with employees Monday afternoon, protesting what they believe are unsafe working conditions.

The metal band, which was formed in Springfield, will take the stage on Sunday, September 11th at the MassMutual Center.

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.

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.

As more transportation companies drop their mask mandates, Union Station in Springfield is staying firm on theirs.

As they stand now, the city’s zoning ordinances would disallow front yard pools.

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.

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.

“No woman, no man should be the victim of somebody else’s bad choices and behavior,” said Edwards.

The WooSox stepped up to the plate for 413 Night with fans from western Massachusetts cheering them on at Polar Park in Worcester.

In honor of April 13th, or 4-1-3, the WooSox celebrated western Massachusetts baseball fans Wednesday night.

We spoke exclusively with one Brooklyn resident who said that he feels there needs to be more officers on the trains.

This came as the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or ERAP, is set to expire on Friday.

This came after thousands of travelers were impacted last week by what we were told were weather-related cancellations.

Today’s images come after months of ongoing mold concerns.

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.