Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We continue to follow the latest on the AMBER Alert that went out this morning after the mother of a 4-year-old girl from Springfield took off with her, violating a custody agreement. The two were found quickly after the alert was issued.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a Massachusetts girl who had been reportedly kidnapped by her non-custodial biological mother.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
One of the best settings in outdoor dining in western Massachusetts finally reopened to the public after ten long months.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Wilbraham, Springfield, and Chicopee.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Public schools in Chicopee are facing difficulties as they try to fill their open positions before the next school year. Western Mass News is getting answers on what is stopping the school department from hiring and retaining teachers.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Incidents where hospital patients assault staff, whether verbally or physically, continue to rise across the country.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Thursday, Agawam boys’ volleyball won its second state title in program history.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Chicopee and East Longmeadow.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Northampton city council is scheduled to vote on an order that impacts drivers and pedestrians on Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 2:33 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Nearly one year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline switched from a ten-digit number to 988 to serve as a way to make resources more accessible for people in crisis and those who may just need to talk.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 7:56 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
All year long, parents worry about the safety of their children, especially when they are in school. That’s why Westfield Public Schools started a new safety program to provide extra pairs of eyes on students this year.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Agawam, Springfield, and Holyoke.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Finding inclusive spaces, especially play areas for children, can be difficult, which is why a nonprofit organization in western Massachusetts is taking it upon themselves to build a fully accessible playground in Holyoke.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is getting answers on whether or not there is an uptick in crime in the city and what people can do to improve the safety of their communities.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Thousands showed up for the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts on Sunday. Athletes from here and even other states participated in the triathlon, which caused heavy traffic delays.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
As wildfires continuing to burn in Canada, the impact is still being monitored in western Massachusetts, even as it seems the smoke is clearing out.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:55 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Springfield continue to investigate a double murder and they also found themselves the targets of gunfire.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in a Springfield apartment building.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Smoke from over 150 wildfires in Canada has made its way into the United States, prompting an air quality alert in many states, including Massachusetts.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
You could see and even almost taste the smoke in the air from the Canadian wildfires on Tuesday.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you to town by town to West Springfield, Hadley, Amherst, and Springfield.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
A string of car break-ins in western Massachusetts has several towns on high alert, especially since the suspects are still at large.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
For the first time ever, world-class athletes are flying into western Massachusetts to compete in the Ironman.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Town by town is taking you to East Longmeadow and West Springfield.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:14 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
The Eastern States Exposition team has been working overtime to bring participants and fans an event they won’t forget.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
With the last day of May coming to an end, graduation season is in full swing. Springfield Police and the city’s school district urge kids to celebrate responsibly. This as there has been a handful of deadly shootings at graduation parties across the country this month.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Hundreds of thousands of people in Massachusetts could soon lose their health insurance coverage. This after a federal pandemic-era policy has ended, now reopening the annual review of eligibility for MassHealth, the state’s public health insurance program.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:06 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Jessica Michalski
Western Mass News in the courtroom as a Springfield middle school teacher faced a judge accused of indecent assault on a minor.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT
|By Jessica Michalski, Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A bus driver and bus monitor appeared in court Tuesday charged in a case involving the assault of an 11-year-old autistic boy on a school transportation bus last week.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Camelia Reid and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
American Medical Response celebrated EMS week with the graduation of 20 new paramedics at the Springfield Headquarters on Friday.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, whether you’re heading out to the beach or simply going out to enjoy the warm weather, skin protection should be at the top of your priority list.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Safe Passage of Northampton has announced they have shut the doors of their emergency shelter for domestic violence victims.
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 6:02 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Graduation ceremonies at UMass Amherst and Amherst College are coming up in a few short days and expected to bring in huge crowds.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Officials are warning drivers to prepare for busy roads and crowds.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Holyoke Superintendent of Schools Anthony Soto was called before state education leaders Tuesday to provide an update on efforts to get the city’s public school system out from under state receivership, which they have been under since 2015.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is taking a closer look at cell phone policies across the state, which differ district to district, including here in western Mass.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Northampton, Springfield, and Holyoke.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
With Memorial Day just one week away, millions of people are expected to hit the road this upcoming holiday weekend.
Town by Town: Prospect Meadow Farm Center opening, Agawam store anniversary, free pet vaccine clinic
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
|By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Town by town is taking you to Hatfield, Agawam, and Holyoke.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT
|By Robin Stockler, Chris Pisano, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
You may have noticed more rodents lately in your homes and offices and you’re not alone.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 8:03 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Town by town is taking you to Holyoke and Chicopee.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
House Bill number 424, proposed by State Representative Bud Williams, would give western Mass. a seat at the table to decide what is best for MGM Springfield and people in our area.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
The nationwide concert series is paired with a ticket price controversy, which had fans waiting hours and paying thousands of dollars to see the multi-platinum pop star.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 1:29 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
The Turners Falls music department has received nearly 100 instruments donated from all over the east coast after they found themselves needing more instruments when the interest in band grew much bigger than they ever anticipated.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Town by town is taking you to Hadley, Holyoke and South Hadley.
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 4:57 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers after viewers reached out to us about a lingering construction project in Northampton impacting the Damon Road and King Street area.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 8:19 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Westfield International Airshow is next weekend. Western Mass News stopped by to see what spectators could expect.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
A new study shows 92 percent of small business owners are having serious trouble finding qualified applicants to fill open positions.