Livi Stanford
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Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Livi Stanford
Western Mass News is digging deeper into the issue, getting answers on the programs available for senior citizens.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 3:08 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
‘Bob the Bike Man’, a well-known person around the western Massachusetts area for fixing bikes and giving back to those in need, is now the owner of a brand new 2023 Hyundai Tucson, thanks to the Hyundai Salute to Heroes campaign.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:56 AM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in United States, according to the American Cancer Society, but is there a way to detect it early?
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:14 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, the Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad got the chance to meet a fifth grade teacher who fills that role for so many students at the Mittineague Elementary School in West Springfield.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 9:05 AM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This week, we’re highlighting Plato’s Closet in West Springfield, which is a perfect place to check out as we dive into the holiday shopping season.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:50 AM EST
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Libby James
Health officials concerned over respiratory viruses
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 9:50 PM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Local fire departments are seeing an unprecedented rise in calls while staffing remains flat.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 2:44 PM EST
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Last month, the state released MCAS results showing student scores dipped in English language arts.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 2:12 PM EST
|By Lexi Oliver, Livi Stanford and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Concerns over a rise in antisemitic incidents.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:55 PM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News continues to get answers on the state’s public information law, which experts said is one of the least transparent in the nation.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 1:58 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a gene marker that could may potentially lead to a more effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:32 PM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Some national rankings list Massachusetts among one of the least transparent states in the nation when it comes to the state’s public records law.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 8:16 AM EST
|By Glenn Kittle, Libby James, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
In August, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, also known as DESE, raised the MCAS requirements for the class of 2026 after schools saw a drop in test scores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:55 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
Law enforcement officials said it’s happening right under our noses and behind your child’s cell phone.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 2:57 PM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak will be performing at MGM Springfield on November 26 as part of his Christmas tour.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 1:03 PM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Powersports is a popular and growing pastime in New England and if you’re ready to fall in love with the thrill of riding a dirt bike, motorcyle, or ATV, Monty’s Motorsports in Westfield can get you going on two wheels or four.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 7:56 AM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Libby James and Livi Stanford
Two Ukrainian families welcomed to the Westfield community.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 2:22 PM EST
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Health officials are expressing concerns about the surge in RSV infections in children across the United States.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:34 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
A Springfield man was arraigned for the 99th time after being arrested for allegedly stealing a catalytic converter this past August and that sparked reaction from police and city leaders.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:17 AM EST
|By Mary Wilson, Libby James, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
Massachusetts law requires those who work with children to notify DCF if they suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s a story told by a local woman who was forced to have sex with strangers after being kidnapped.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 8:29 AM EDT
|By Libby James, Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
Ballot Question 4
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
A local police chief says illegal marijuana grow houses are being busted, flipped, and sold to sometimes unsuspecting homebuyers.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:28 AM EDT
|By Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge, Mary Wilson and Livi Stanford
Scientists and experts point to evidence that death is not the end and that our soul lives on connecting with loved ones who have passed on.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 12:25 AM EDT
|By Chris Pisano, Ryan Trowbridge, Livi Stanford and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
With Halloween just days away, it’s time once again for our annual ghost hunt with Agawam Paranormal.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
An animal tranquilizer called xylazine is being detected in a growing number of confiscated drugs in western Massachusetts.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 9:42 AM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
The program could bring relief to as many as 40 million borrowers. Now, several legal challenges have been brought against the Biden Administration’s policy placing the program on hold, leaving borrowers in limbo.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we are celebrating an educator who is also the “team mom” of the Springfield Central High School Golden Eagles football team.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 9:02 AM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Livi Stanford and Mary Wilson
The CDC has reported 969 flu cases in the country and are urging people six months and older to get the flu shot.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 1:11 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s time to fall in love with western Mass. and this week, we’re highlighting Cooper’s Gifts.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:29 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Livi Stanford
Tests show students across the board saw learning loss due to the pandemic, but English learners were particularly impacted.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 1:23 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Many studies have cited the benefits of meditation and yoga, such as lowering stress, relieving anxiety, and reducing blood pressure.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Livi Stanford
Western Mass News is getting answers for those on fixed incomes and how they can make ends meet.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
In this month’s Spotlight on Entertainment, actor Chazz Palminteri will bring his renowned one-man stage play, “A Bronx Tale”, to MGM Springfield this Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Livi Stanford
Western Mass News is getting answers on how this fund could help you this winter.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 9:16 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
A new study of 48 million adults has found that those who have contracted COVID-19 had an increased risk of blood clots for nearly a year.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 12:56 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Musician John Waite, perhaps best known for his 1984 hit “Missing You,” is performing at The Big E on October 2.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:05 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
The American Cancer Society reports that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death making up almost a quarter of all cancer deaths.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:51 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd is performing at The Big E on October 2.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, we’re recognizing a Springfield educator who goes above and beyond not only for the students in his classroom, but for his entire community.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 10:33 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Livi Stanford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is digging deeper into a police reform bill that passed in the Bay State in 2020.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:50 AM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Grammy-nominated Scottish musician KT Tunstall is performing at The Big E on Saturday.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Olivia Hickey and Livi Stanford
EXCLUSIVE: Brantley Gilbert scheduled to perform at Big E
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Well-known psychic medium Matt Fraser is expected to draw a big crowd in Springfield later this month and he’s out with a new book.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
The punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is performing opening night at The Big E this Friday.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Livi Stanford, Ryan Trowbridge and Amanda Callahan
The English rock band Modern English, best known for their hit song “I Melt with You,” is performing at The Big E this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
As people in the U.K. and around the world mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, preparations are underway for her funeral next week.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:04 AM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
Despite an influx of more than $2.5 billion dollars in coronavirus funds, many Massachusetts school districts have been slow to put that money to work.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:34 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
With so many food options at our fingertips, what are the best choices you can make to make sure you are eating healthy?
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