Raegan Loughrey
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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 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. 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 8:15 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. 13, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
A popular pizza kitchen and bar at MGM Springfield, Costa, held its grand reopening on Friday after being closed since 2020.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 3:29 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey
An out of this world scientific discovery made headlines on Thursday - a massive black hole in our galaxy - and researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst were involved.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Memo’s in West Springfield held their annual Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Over the past 11 years, this race has raised more than $390,000.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 8:15 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
The event was held at Chicopee Public Library Courtyard.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 7:42 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Nate Gagne and Olivia Hickey
Special activities included skygazing, taking a virtual trip to Mars, and planetarium shows.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Women-owned businesses joined forces to benefit and raise awareness for the organization.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
The event featured ice cream trucks, live music, face painting, donation opportunities and more. The event took place from 12-6p.m. Saturday.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
The commencement kicked off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the MassMutual Center. This was the college’s 137th commencement.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 3:36 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and WKYT News Staff
With Mother’s Day this weekend, some local restaurants are preparing to handle the extra diners despite staffing issues.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Ryan Trowbridge
May 4 has become a day to celebrate the Star Wars franchise, playing on a popular phrase from the trilogy.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Here in western Mass., we stopped by the Knights of Columbus in Chicopee, where the event took place in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The organization has been helping Filipino-American communities in the western Massachusetts and Connecticut area. Saturday’s event launched the Queen of Bayanihan 2022, with ten ladies competing for the title.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
According to the Ware Fire Department, this was a wind-driven fire.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Allergy season is definitely here and local doctors are noticing an uptick in residents across western Massachusetts experiencing symptoms.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Two Northampton residents are renting out goats to help people across western Massachusetts clear out brush built up over the winter months.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Western Mass News’ own Briceyda Landaverde emceed the event.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Samantha O'Connor
The 44-year-old faces up to a year minimum, and could spend up to 20 years behind bars if convicted.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Raegan Loughrey
No other information is available at this time. Western Mass News will provide updates as they become available.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 9:51 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
According to Police, the driver of the motorcycle was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 8:53 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Samantha O'Connor
Western Mass News stopped by the church, where we caught up with one survivor, Douglas Cole, who shared part of his story.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 8:29 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Michael St. John from Feeding Hills, has just returned home to the United States to increase awareness of the needs of the Ukrainian people and military. We spoke with the soldier, who broke down what supplies are needed overseas to help aid in the fight against Russian forces.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
“It’s a perfect way for all of us to get out on the town and come together as one and make our town beautiful,”
Updated: Apr. 17, 2022 at 7:03 AM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
The road is predicted to be closed for two more hours.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Western Mass News stopped by to check out all of the furry friends at the game!
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 9:40 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
Tree planting events were held at Jackson Street and RK Finn Ryan Road elementary schools.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 9:13 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
There were four age groups ranging from 3-to 14 years old.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 8:18 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
In years past, they hosted their annual in-person Easter banquet, but this year, they decided to host a to-go event to maintain the safety of the community and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:02 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Easter decorations are popping up along the Riverwalk in Ludlow.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
A first-of-its-kind event is bringing carnival rides and music to Northampton this weekend.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:46 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Cheshire the stuffed cat has been returned to it’s rightful owners.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
With April vacation less than a week away for many Massachusetts students and families, the state is ramping up COVID-19 vaccine efforts for residents across the Commonwealth with free family-friendly vax clinics.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The mission of the annual event is to create awareness of the benefits of a plant-based diet and create opportunities for vegan businesses in western Massachusetts.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 8:36 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
The community had a chance to celebrate the start of spring with live entertainment, games, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and exciting giveaways.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 8:17 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
In honor of the anniversary, Nick’s Nest offered hot dogs for a discounted price of $1.70 all day Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 7:54 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
The concert, aimed at raising money for the Malachowski family, followed the tragic death of Karen Malachowski last month.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 8:12 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
“What it is is a pipeline that taxpayers will fund, the bill, 40 million dollars, according to their own information they don’t need a pipeline,” he said.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 7:57 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
Rotary clubs across western Mass. set up projects to provide meaningful, hands-on volunteer opportunities.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 7:52 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
he return of the run came after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The goal of the event is to promote health and wellness at the University while raising funds for the Amherst Survival Center.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 8:20 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The Mayor said a public hearing on legalized cannabis is also being planned.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey
This weekend, a first-of-its-kind small pet adoption effort will be taking place in Massachusetts. It’s cost-free and happening just in time for Easter.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 8:12 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Raegan Loughrey
Opening day of Six Flags New England’s 2022 season is this Saturday.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey and Olivia Hickey
Participants got to enjoy Ukrainian honey babka cake, kids activity table, refreshments, mini-donuts, bracelet making, raffle prizes, flag making, Zumba and more!
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 11:09 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Nate Gagne
The event was held on Veteran’s Way at the Vietnam Veterans Monument across from City Hall.