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Western Mass News is digging deeper into the issue, getting answers on the programs available for senior citizens.
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‘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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Health officials concerned over respiratory viruses
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Local fire departments are seeing an unprecedented rise in calls while staffing remains flat.
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Last month, the state released MCAS results showing student scores dipped in English language arts.
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Concerns over a rise in antisemitic incidents.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Law enforcement officials said it’s happening right under our noses and behind your child’s cell phone.
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Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak will be performing at MGM Springfield on November 26 as part of his Christmas tour.
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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.
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Two Ukrainian families welcomed to the Westfield community.
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Health officials are expressing concerns about the surge in RSV infections in children across the United States.
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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.
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Massachusetts law requires those who work with children to notify DCF if they suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
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It’s a story told by a local woman who was forced to have sex with strangers after being kidnapped.
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A local police chief says illegal marijuana grow houses are being busted, flipped, and sold to sometimes unsuspecting homebuyers.
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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.
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With Halloween just days away, it’s time once again for our annual ghost hunt with Agawam Paranormal.
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An animal tranquilizer called xylazine is being detected in a growing number of confiscated drugs in western Massachusetts.
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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.
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This month, we are celebrating an educator who is also the “team mom” of the Springfield Central High School Golden Eagles football team.
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According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
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The CDC has reported 969 flu cases in the country and are urging people six months and older to get the flu shot.
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It’s time to fall in love with western Mass. and this week, we’re highlighting Cooper’s Gifts.
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Tests show students across the board saw learning loss due to the pandemic, but English learners were particularly impacted.
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Many studies have cited the benefits of meditation and yoga, such as lowering stress, relieving anxiety, and reducing blood pressure.
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Western Mass News is getting answers for those on fixed incomes and how they can make ends meet.
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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.
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Western Mass News is getting answers on how this fund could help you this winter.
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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.
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Musician John Waite, perhaps best known for his 1984 hit “Missing You,” is performing at The Big E on October 2.
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The American Cancer Society reports that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death making up almost a quarter of all cancer deaths.
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Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd is performing at The Big E on October 2.
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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.
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Western Mass News is digging deeper into a police reform bill that passed in the Bay State in 2020.
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Grammy-nominated Scottish musician KT Tunstall is performing at The Big E on Saturday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Brantley Gilbert scheduled to perform at Big E
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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.
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The punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is performing opening night at The Big E this Friday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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