Photojournalist: Don Henry
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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.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 8:25 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
At Lupa Zoo in Ludlow, they’re doing what they can to protect against the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as the Avian Flu, which is very serious for birds.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
School committee member David Barsalou spoke with us Wednesday about his disappointment to hear the news of Clark’s arrest. He said he hopes she will resign before Wednesday night’s meeting.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 7:26 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Western Mass News goes town by town.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Chicopee parents we spoke with were shocked to hear the news, and many said they expect to see a resignation from Clark.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Our Western Mass News crew arrived on scene shortly after 10 p.m. and saw several crews working at the scene.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 10:45 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
The White House is expected to extend the current pause of federal student loan repayment through the end of August, impacting tens of millions of Americans.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews are working to repair a water main break in the area of 86 Lower Westfield Road.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
The courthouse has been the center of controversy after an independent study conducted in February found toxic, cancerous mold inside the building. It was also shut down temporarily over the summer, also due to mold.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Ryan Trowbridge, Lexi Oliver and Photojournalist: Don Henry
There are new details surrounding the Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“We’re just excited that the city is coming alive again!”
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
They now recommend people who got the Johnson and Johnson shot should get a Pfizer or Moderna booster.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 7:20 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
It is a day to recognize and celebrate the ways in which doctors care for and heal patients, save lives, and tirelessly work to pursue advances in medicine that keep us healthier for longer.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a 4th shot, second COVID-19 booster, for those over the age of 50, and for those with comorbidities.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
9 small businesses and 13 non-profit organizations that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are set to receive the federal money.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
While Will Smith apologized Monday night, we spoke with two local comedians who criticized Smith’s initial response, telling us that they think it was uncalled for.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Liam Murphy and Photojournalist: Don Henry
A fire broke out in a garage fire on Rowland Street in Springfield just before 5:00 Friday night.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“I’ve heard he’s had a pretty good track record in the past and he’s coached at some big schools so hearing that he came to the school is good to know that he could maybe bring in some bigger recruits to make the team better,” said UMass sophomore Dan Weston.