Libby James
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Libby James joined the Western Mass News team in May 2022 as a multimedia journalist and content producer.
Libby graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is happy to continue calling western Massachusetts home.
In her last year of college, Libby worked at our sister station, WFSB-TV, as a digital content producer. It was there where she found her passion in storytelling and decided to continue in her career in becoming a reporter.
She is originally from central Massachusetts and spends her summers along the Connecticut coastline with her grandmother.
In her free time, Libby enjoys relaxing at the beach, painting, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
One popular prom and wedding venue in western Massachusetts is hoping to wrap up a massive renovation project just in time for big spring events.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Due to popularity, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will stay another night in Foxborough!
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:50 AM EDT
|By Libby James and Amanda Callahan
Western Mass News is following up with a UMass Amherst microbiologist on what has changed and what hasn't since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
In the Catholic faith, eating meat is generally not allowed on Fridays during Lent, but Bishop William Byrne granted an exception on this St. Patrick’s Day.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:25 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s a first for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race and Parade this year. A local marijuana dispensary is a sponsor.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:03 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
The city of Holyoke is buzzing as they prepare for their annual St. Patrick’s road race and parade, which just days away.`
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:37 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Ofc. Mark Wilkes is undergoing treatment in the ICU.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:58 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Crews were called to the area of 57 Suffolk Street in Holyoke on Wednesday for a reported electrical fire.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:14 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Northampton Police arrested two men after finding illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm in car.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:48 AM EDT
|By Libby James
The Red Cross is assisting with the displacement of the five individuals.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
The heavy snow that fell across western Massachusetts raises some safety concerns for many in the community.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:08 AM EDT
|By Libby James, Amanda Callahan and David Horwitz
Updates on the road as MassDOT warns about those icy conditions.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:59 AM EDT
|By Libby James and Matt Price
Current road conditions across western Mass.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Libby James and Glenn Kittle
The latest on the snow accumulating in Berkshire County.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
With St. Patrick’s Day this Friday, Western Mass News caught up with residents who are preparing for a traditional Irish dinner.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:28 AM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle and Libby James
The 3rd annual Polar Plunge took place Sunday to benefit the Massachusetts Special Olympics
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:28 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Sunderland fire crews responded around midnight to a residential chimney fire.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Hundreds will brave the cold this weekend in Westfield as they take a polar plunge to benefit Special Olympics.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:23 AM EST
|By Libby James
Driver arrested for DUI after crashing into car and light pole on Yale Street.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:51 AM EST
|By Libby James
Porch fire on the 4th floor unit in Holyoke.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:07 AM EST
|By Libby James
Springfield crews respond to a car fire.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:07 PM EST
|By Libby James, Kristin Burnell, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
A second alarm was struck in Springfield on Thursday after a fire raced through a home, which left two people without a place to live.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:47 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
The popular keto diet is raising concerns after new research links it to a higher risk of heart disease.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:52 AM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Libby James
This program was created by the Hampden District Attorney's Office with the mission to change the lives of young people facing criminal charges.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:37 PM EST
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Wednesday marked International Women’s Day, which celebrated the achievements of women around the world.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:55 AM EST
|By Libby James
Police in Springfield are investigating after a person was shot Monday night.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:11 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A ceremonial first tree tapping of the year officially kicked off the maple syrup season on Friday.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:41 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
The popular social media app, TikTok, is now placing a daily time limit for younger users.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:51 AM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Enfield PD asking for help identifying man who was part of a burglary to Enfield residence
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:40 AM EST
|By Libby James
Missing teen found dead near Milford Bike Trail on Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Libby James, Ryan Trowbridge, Samantha O'Connor, Joe Chaisson and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
With the winter weather on Tuesday, it was a beautiful day to enjoy the snow. However, in some cases, it wasn’t the best weather for sledding.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:36 AM EST
|By Glenn Kittle and Libby James
Snow rolls in making Tuesday a messy morning commute.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:06 AM EST
|By Libby James and Amanda Callahan
Amanda Callahan follows up with the Springfield baby who needed a liver transplant and her donor.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:26 PM EST
|By Raegan Loughrey, Libby James, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Town by town took us to Springfield, Chicopee, and West Springfield.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:34 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A collection drive is underway in western Massachusetts with a local nonprofit looking for donations to help women in difficult situations.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:28 AM EST
|By Libby James
Crews respond to an overnight garage fire
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 8:16 AM EST
|By Libby James
Chicopee crews respond to car crash on Meadow Street.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Libby James
Springfield fire crews respond to 2 car rollover crash
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 2:01 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
An Agawam man surprised a little boy fighting cancer, who is now feeling like a real rock star.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 7:48 AM EST
|By Libby James
5 people hospitalized after Thursday morning crash in Hampden.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:52 AM EST
|By Libby James
Springfield Arson and Bomb squad investigating cause of early morning structure fire
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A single mom of seven, who has seen success after starting a cookie business in Springfield, has now expanded to Westfield.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:57 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Last minute Valentine’s Day shopping happened around the area on Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:54 PM EST
|By Libby James
Police and other agencies executed a search warrant for an illegal cannabis growing operation in South Hadley on Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:24 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A 14-year-old girl took her own life after a video of her being attacked at school was posted on social media.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:54 AM EST
|By Libby James
State Police are investigating the cause of the fatal rollover crash
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A Northampton car dealership is collecting donations for people in Turkey and Syria who have been devastated by earthquakes earlier this week.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A warning has gone out to pet owners in western Massachusetts with coyote breeding season in full swing.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:56 AM EST
|By Libby James
Western Mass News affiliate WCVB reports a large police presence in Andover after 3 were found dead in home.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Rising fees in Hadley have people talking.
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