Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Libby James and Samantha O'Connor
Residents came out to celebrate Independence Day after Sunday night’s annual fireworks display.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Jessica Michalski
Here is everything you need to know about Springfield’s fireworks display!
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Olivia Hickey
Travelers prepare for staycations and vacations ahead of July Fourth
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:42 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Ludlow Police charge two men after hundreds of marijuana plants seized.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Jessica Michalski
All residents safely evacuated and the fire was contained to a single apartment.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Samantha O'Connor
Many have concerns that the Food and Drug Administration’s ban on the sale of Juul e-cigarette products, currently under review by a federal appeals court, will not stop kids from getting their hands on other vape products.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Samantha O'Connor
Arianna Hopkins, a recent graduate from West Springfield Middle School, has made it her mission to do good in the community.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:35 AM EDT
|By Libby James and Jenna Reyes
According to officials, the house is still intact and salvageable.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Samantha O'Connor
Western Mass News is getting answers from city officials about what is causing pipes to break.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 10:35 PM EDT
|By Libby James
A sad loss for the Thunderbirds in game 5 of the series.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A new tradition starts in Chicopee on Saturday with the city’s first annual patriotic parade stepping off at 3 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 7:27 AM EDT
|By Libby James
An early morning crash in Holyoke sent two people to the hospital.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 6:53 AM EDT
|By Libby James
A teenager faces arson charges in Great Barrington.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
If you’re in the market for new tires on your car, you may have noticed prices have gone way up.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 9:44 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Holyoke Police seek suspect who allegedly stole ring from pawn shop
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 9:08 AM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Holyoke Police are investigating after a vehicle was hit by gunfire over the weekend.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Hornets are making an early appearance as we officially enter summer in western Massachusetts.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 7:15 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Dog left inside 115+ degree car while owner visits amusement park.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 1:55 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A recent break-in at the Gray House in Springfield resulted in thousands of dollars in damage, but the potential impact on the community could have been worse if it wasn’t for the quick response by police.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 2:02 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds will now play for the Calder Cup championship after earning a spot in the finals Wednesday night at home.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:45 AM EDT
|By Libby James and Jenna Reyes
East Longmeadow police say Maple St. is closed from Savoy Ave. to Rodgers Road due to the break.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
The first COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 are awaiting final authorization before becoming available as soon as next week.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Libby James and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Agawam, and West Springfield.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:25 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Baystate Juneteenth virtual session
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s a new effort to bring the community together in Holyoke and show support for those impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A favorite go-to for donuts in Amherst is shutting down.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
With the temperatures rising and summer almost here, many around western Massachusetts are opening their backyard pools for the season.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 8:24 AM EDT
|By Libby James
A free info session on the new COVID-19 pill.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Libby James
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Agawam, Springfield, and Chicopee.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT
|By Libby James
Those who sign up will be visited by Agawam Firefighters who will install new smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors free of charge.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 4:27 PM EDT
|By Libby James
Wednesday was the start of Pride Month and this morning, the city of Springfield hosted a Pride flag raising event downtown.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 10:03 AM EDT
|By Libby James, David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
If you become sick or injured should you go straight to your emergency room or urgent care?
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 9:44 AM EDT
|By Libby James
The Springfield Climate Justice Coalition has a press conference at 1p.m. today on the steps of Springfield City Hall to oppose the Eversource expansion pipeline.