Olivia Hickey
Content Producer
Springfield, MA
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|By Olivia Hickey, Lexi Oliver and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Thursday night, dozens gathered for a vigil to celebrate.
Updated: 1 hours ago
|By Olivia Hickey
-Nicola “Nick” Caputo, founder of the well-known restaurant, Red Rose Pizzeria in Springfield has passed away.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Olivia Hickey
“It’s a privilege to carry a gun in the state of Massachusetts. We have a strict standard and it works well,” said Chief Validas.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Olivia Hickey and Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is going Town by Town!
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Jenna Reyes and Olivia Hickey
The agreement aligns academic programs that enhance the seamless transition of STCC graduates and qualified candidates from STCC and promotes a smooth, successful transfer to AIC.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 11:50 PM EDT
|By Livi Stanford, Mary Wilson and Olivia Hickey
“Those numbers looked hideous. 50 percent was in the red!”
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
Northampton Fire Rescue Officials said Sunday evening they responded to 18 calls in under two hours, which included trees on houses, powerlines, and across roads.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 11:14 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile and Olivia Hickey
On Saturday, April 30, Whitley signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. Now, he’s trying to use his opportunity to show that he belongs in the NFL.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 11:09 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The MassMutual Center was buzzing with excitement on Sunday following the Thunderbirds’ emphatic win against the Charlotte Checkers.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde and Olivia Hickey
Getting Answers: Exercising safely in the heat
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Mount Holyoke College told Western Mass News that they will be holding an in-person commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 to make up for missing out on the traditional graduation experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 29.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
“We’re hoping that acknowledging these people and saying their name and talking about their individual histories will help give some closure to some of these issues,” explained Houston.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey
Palmer Fire Department responds to fire on Gate Street
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey
Anyone with information on Diabate’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Chicopee Police Department at 413-594-1700 or the Chicopee Police Detective Bureau at 413-594-1740.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 2:53 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Police: One person arrested in domestic incident on Plumtree Road in Springfield
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The official first day of summer is just a month away, but with temperatures hitting record-breaking levels for May, many local families flocked to local splash pads to beat the heat.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 10:00 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Olivia Hickey
Current students and other alumni were also part of Saturday’s performance lineup.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 8:38 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Governor Charlie Baker has decided not to seek a third, four-year term. Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito are the only statewide Republican officeholders in the Bay State.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 8:28 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
All of the proceeds will go to Ukrainian refugees both in Poland and here in western Mass.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:37 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
The block party will continue all weekend and despite the summer-like weather expected to hit the area this weekend, the Student Prince still plans on seeing crowds out in full force.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“This vaccine, a booster is meant for children that completed the initial series of COVID vaccines which included two doses that were spaced three weeks apart,” said Dr. Sari Miettinen, interim chief medical officer of Cooley Dickinson & Pediatrician.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:21 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde and Olivia Hickey
Over 800 students will be graduating this weekend from Western New England University. School officials are hard at work making sure the community will be safe, as temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90s.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:15 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
Commissioner Calvi also wanted to remind residents that even though it will be hot, hypothermia is still a threat. Although the outside temps will reach 90, the water is still expected to be in the 50s.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 8:09 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News is taking you Town by Town!
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
It’s springtime on Fort Street in Springfield this weekend.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has voted to approve a pilot program for cannabis cafes
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 12:16 AM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News took questions to a local travel expert to see how this might impact the upcoming vacation season and spoke with one local doctor to find out his thoughts about this updated COVID-19 guidance for travelers.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News spoke to local advocates who are concerned after some students were removed from the classroom for not masking up, saying this is taking away their rights and education.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Gulluni said the dinner offered pasta because of his Italian routes, and because it brings people together at a table.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:21 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Joe Chaisson
Gomez said the past weeks have been tough. But things are improving daily. He said he is getting stronger every day, but it was a tough road.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Artist “Muda!” spoke with Western Mass News under a mask, after concerns were raised over a letter he painted on a wall in Springfield.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 8:17 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Olivia Hickey
The 2012 ambulance was put back into service on May 2, following the incident on April 18 and Graham said all their vehicles have now undergone additional review since.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 7:45 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News is taking you Town by Town!
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News is getting answers on what pool owners can expect this summer.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 4:55 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
With the baby formula shortage raging across the United States, many parents are looking for alternatives. One common trend we found is mothers looking for goat’s milk to keep their babies fed. But, is this really a healthy substitute?
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Jessica Michalski, Lexi Oliver, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Olivia Hickey
Firefighters have been called to a house fire on Calhoun Street in Springfield this afternoon.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 11:38 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Matt Sottile
Western Mass News spoke with State Representative Orlando Ramos, who told us the Commonwealth has some of the strictest gun laws in the country.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 11:32 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
The Springfield Fire Department is responding to a working fire on Melha Avenue in Springfield.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Admission for attendees over the age of 16 was a pack of any size diapers, which will be donated to the diaper bank. All ages were welcome to attend.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 8:28 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey
Some busses could be delayed for Springfield Public Schools on Monday, May 16, due to a shortage of bus drivers, according to Springfield Public Schools.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 7:47 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey
A section of East Street was closed due to the fire, but has been reopened.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Olivia Hickey
Police were on scene when Western Mass News arrived around 3:30 p.m. Police then cleared the area about an hour later.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell and Olivia Hickey
“It’s awful. This is something that is hitting close to home, I’ve got a four-month-old and am experiencing this firsthand.”
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 11:10 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile and Olivia Hickey
“Growing up, my whole dream was to be in the NFL, and it felt surreal when the moment happened.”
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
“It’s about celebrating women and people in jazz and culture and music and the relationship it has focusing on bringing people together.”
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 8:32 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Thousands of high schoolers from across the U.S. and Canada are competing in the annual Pioneer Valley Invitational event.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 8:20 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell and Olivia Hickey
We stopped by Smokin’ Scoops in West Springfield where people lined up all day Saturday for their homemade ice cream.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 8:15 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Olivia Hickey
“These are facilities designed to intersect rainwater and let them absorb into the water instead of just cart them directly into our sewer system,” Glogower explained.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
According to fire officials, the fire was contained to the first floor and no injuries were reported.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey
Police told Western Mass News that businesses were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Community members are asked to avoid the area.