Olivia Hickey

Thursday night, dozens gathered for a vigil to celebrate.

-Nicola “Nick” Caputo, founder of the well-known restaurant, Red Rose Pizzeria in Springfield has passed away.

“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.

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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.

“Those numbers looked hideous. 50 percent was in the red!”

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.

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.

The MassMutual Center was buzzing with excitement on Sunday following the Thunderbirds’ emphatic win against the Charlotte Checkers.

Getting Answers: Exercising safely in the heat

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.

“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.

Palmer Fire Department responds to fire on Gate Street

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.

Police: One person arrested in domestic incident on Plumtree Road in Springfield

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.

Current students and other alumni were also part of Saturday’s performance lineup.

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.

All of the proceeds will go to Ukrainian refugees both in Poland and here in western Mass.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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It’s springtime on Fort Street in Springfield this weekend.

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has voted to approve a pilot program for cannabis cafes

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.

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.

Gulluni said the dinner offered pasta because of his Italian routes, and because it brings people together at a table.

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.

Artist “Muda!” spoke with Western Mass News under a mask, after concerns were raised over a letter he painted on a wall in Springfield.

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.

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Western Mass News is getting answers on what pool owners can expect this summer.

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?

Firefighters have been called to a house fire on Calhoun Street in Springfield this afternoon.

Western Mass News spoke with State Representative Orlando Ramos, who told us the Commonwealth has some of the strictest gun laws in the country.

The Springfield Fire Department is responding to a working fire on Melha Avenue in Springfield.

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.

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.

A section of East Street was closed due to the fire, but has been reopened.

Police were on scene when Western Mass News arrived around 3:30 p.m. Police then cleared the area about an hour later.

“It’s awful. This is something that is hitting close to home, I’ve got a four-month-old and am experiencing this firsthand.”

“Growing up, my whole dream was to be in the NFL, and it felt surreal when the moment happened.”

“It’s about celebrating women and people in jazz and culture and music and the relationship it has focusing on bringing people together.”

Thousands of high schoolers from across the U.S. and Canada are competing in the annual Pioneer Valley Invitational event.

We stopped by Smokin’ Scoops in West Springfield where people lined up all day Saturday for their homemade ice cream.

“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.

According to fire officials, the fire was contained to the first floor and no injuries were reported.

Police told Western Mass News that businesses were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Community members are asked to avoid the area.