Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Springfield Police Academy graduated 30 new officers, this comes amid a difficult time for police recruitment.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 8:35 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Town by town is taking you to Holyoke, Springfield and Easthampton.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By David Horn, Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we are celebrating a team member from the Alice Beal Elementary School in Springfield who keeps the school clean, kids safe, and has a lasting impact on the students.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Westfield Starfires are cooking up something special at the ballpark for their fifth anniversary and if you’re looking to make plans for Memorial Day weekend, Bullens Field may be just the spot.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Robin Stockler, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Chris Pisano
Local animal shelters are noticing an uptick in calls from families who need help, with many saying they can no longer keep their pets because they’re losing their home.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:39 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
“This is the beginning of a crisis that we have known is coming,” said Danielle Lord, chief operating officer at O’Connell Care at Home.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Today is the day Taylor Swift fans near and far have been waiting for the Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter to perform her first of three sets in Foxborough on Friday night.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 8:36 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Preparations are underway in Foxborough as Grammy-award-winning pop star Taylor Swift is set to begin her 3-day concert at Gillette Stadium.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
One local business has conducted active shooter training for years, but as more mass shootings happen each day, they are seeing more businesses ask to take part in this training exercise.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Even with three sold-out shows, there are still many Swifties who couldn’t get their hands on tickets.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
In just a few short months, it will be the 30th anniversary of the abduction of Holly Piirainen. She was kidnapped, assaulted, and murdered and her killer has still yet to be found.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Preparations are underway for this weekend’s Taylor Swift concerts.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:27 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The countdown is on for Taylor Swift’s three-day concert stop at Gillette Stadium
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s National Trauma Survivors’ Day and Baystate Health celebrated those survivors and their achievements in recovery on Wednesday.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Robin Stockler, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Westfield and Chicopee.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
A new study has found a significant health impact of marijuana use on fetal development as early as the first or second trimester.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Robin Stockler, Chris Pisano, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
William Sapelli has announced that he will not be seeking re-election for a fourth term as mayor of Agawam.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Between 2009 and 2019, depression rates doubled for all teenagers across the United States and local experts said the use of social media has contributed to those higher numbers.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The number of western Massachusetts residents experiencing homelessness has reached a five year high
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
A piece of legislation is in the early stages in the State House, but it has already raised some legal and ethical concerns.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Northampton, and Chicopee.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:52 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Home instability is an issue plaguing several public school districts across the state and in our area.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 9:09 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Town by town is taking you to Agawam, Holyoke, and Springfield.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
People across the state may see some changes to their medical bills or insurance coverage on May 11
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Amherst, and Holyoke.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Local legislators have now stepped up to advocate for more laws surrounding school bus safety as these parents’ calls for action become more urgent each day.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Sharenting is a relatively new term that defines the act of parents oversharing content of their kids on social media.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Northampton, Palmer, and Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back to honor another educator who is going above and beyond in and out of the classroom.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, West Springfield, and Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to West Springfield, Easthampton, and Amherst.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 9:30 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Chicopee community gathered to continue expressing their support for Officer Mark “Shrek” Wilkes after he suffered a major heart attack last month.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:37 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Spirit of Springfield announced its honorary chair for this year’s “Pancake Breakfast” on Thursday.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Some zoo animals made a trip to Holyoke Community College on Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Chicopee, Springfield, and Holyoke.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Rain or shine, it has been an exciting day in Boston as many people gathered in the city to cheer on the thousands of runners who participated in this year’s marathon.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:01 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Chris Pisano and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
If you’ve watched local news in the last 40-plus years, you’ll no doubt recognize the names Ray Hershel and Dave Madsen.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
We're celebrate seven decades of bringing you the news by looking back at some of the big stories that impacted our area and the people who covered them.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Janna Brown, Hugh Zeitlin, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Over the last seven decades, we’ve served the latest news, weather, and sports information to our viewers, but just as important is serving our community.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Dave Madsen and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
It all began on Tuesday, April 14, 1953
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 9:18 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Maria Wilson, Kristin Burnell and Paris Dunford
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Agawam, and Holyoke.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Students in Massachusetts may get a new option to meet their language requirement for high school graduation.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Summer temperatures are hitting western Massachusetts later this week and one local lawmaker is sharing his concerns on how the hot weather conditions will affect local apartment complexes.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
While she is honored to win awards for her work, Carter noted it’s about the message she is spreading and the representation she brings to film.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Kristin Burnell and Paris Dunford
Town by town is taking you to Holyoke, Springfield, and Northampton.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
More than a week after the deadly school shooting in Nashville, the Springfield Police Department is stressing the importance and positive impact that body-worn cameras have had for the city and their department.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is getting answers on how this is impacting local food pantries.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
There has been no word on what caused the collision.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Agawam, Chicopee, and West Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Spring is underway and as the weather continues to improve, you might already be thinking about your summer vacation plans or places to go after being cooped up inside all winter.
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