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Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Lexi Oliver, Ryan Trowbridge, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
An investigation is underway into the death of a cannabis cultivation employee in Holyoke.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Broken streetlights have been a problem in Springfield and on Tuesday, city leaders and Eversource tackled the issue in an effort to find possible solutions.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Holyoke City Councilor Will Puello said he plans to weigh in on important city topics after he was not allowed at the last meeting.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
With election day exactly five weeks away, the Democratic and Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor and lieutenant governor are stepping up their campaigns.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
There are feelings of disappointment after a judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by employees of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, tied to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak that claimed the lives of dozens of veterans.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
A report has surfaced claiming that NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, have hired divorce lawyers.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
We’re about a month away from Daylight Saving Time when we set our clocks back an hour as the days are starting to get darker.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Glenn Kittle and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers in Chicopee where a new stretch of sidewalk with utility poles right in the middle of the pathway.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Rob Polansky and Ryan Trowbridge
A man who admitted to Connecticut State Police that he drank alcohol before a deadly crash last year now faces a manslaughter charge.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Local and federal authorities will be announcing an arrest in connection with an explosion that was reported last month at Northeastern University in Boston.
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: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Cleanup has begun following this year’s run of The Big E and the lost and found office is busier than ever.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Some have shut down completely, while others have closed their doors temporarily due to staffing issues.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s good news for people living and driving through Westfield.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
One Holyoke city councilor plans to be back in his elected position on Tuesday after he was removed from the council for facing child pornography charges.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge and Libby James
Western Mass News is getting answers after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that over-the-counter hearing aids will soon be available.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle and Ryan Trowbridge
In the wake of the destruction left behind by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, a local organization plans to send volunteers to assist in the relief efforts.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Ed Sheeran will be performing in New England in 2023 as part of the North American leg of his + - = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 9:46 AM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
One person is dead after a weekend crash in Springfield.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Over the past two weeks, Springfield Police have been cracking down on criminal activity involving juveniles
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
People with ties to western Massachusetts are picking up the pieces in Florida and others are doing what they can to help after Hurricane Ian left mass devastation in its path.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:51 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson and Ryan Trowbridge
Many people are talking about the football injury Thursday night when Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took a hit to the head.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Although parts of the country won’t directly get hit by the storm, they will still feel the effects, more specifically when they go to the grocery store or go to purchase supplies for home improvement projects.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
The state is out with the latest results of the MCAS exams that students took in the spring.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 2:25 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
As The Big e comes to an end, fairgoers have two more days to visit the fan favorite, the Big Yellow Slide.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E has been packed with people this year, with tens of thousands of guests coming out daily to enjoy the 17-day fair.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 1:49 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers on an issue involving vehicles.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 8:46 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
Friday marked a special day at Western Mass News as we’re celebrating 20 years of Meteorologist Dan Brown keeping viewers informed and ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
City leaders in Chicopee are taking a creative approach to try to clean up the downtown area and they’re asking the brightest young minds for their help.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Many people in Florida are picking up the pieces after the Category 4 Hurricane Ian tore through parts of the Sunshine State, but volunteers were ready to go Thursday to serve those residents affected.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Supply chain shortages continue to impact local grocery stores and shoppers. Now, the bird flu is affecting availability of some everyday food items.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews respond to report of 2 people in water near West Springfield train tracks
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Maria Wilson and Ryan Trowbridge
It was a special day for some people living in Chicopee as dozens of volunteers came together Thursday to fix-up homes in need of repairs.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
As Florida residents recover from the devastation that was brought by now Tropical Storm Ian, local insurance agents are warning of possible increases on bills possibly nationwide.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle struck their car door Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:09 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Hurricane Ian, which struck Florida on Wednesday, continued to have an impact on air travel on Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 2:27 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
You can take a walk through history exploring Eastern States Exposition memorabilia at the ESE Museum while at the fair.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 2:20 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
A staple of The Big E is handcrafted goods. Many of the vendors come to the fair year-after-year, including one jewelry maker who is 81-years young.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 12:39 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
Police made two arrests on Marion Street in Springfield Sunday night while conducting a park and walk.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
An East Longmeadow man was criminally summonsed for a marked lanes violation and negligent operation after allegedly crashing into a U.S. Postal Service truck in Wilbraham.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 12:27 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police have arrested a man accused of shooting another man inside an apartment Wednesday night.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities have identified two people who were found dead in a Springfield home over the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Lexi Oliver and Ryan Trowbridge
A Chicopee man is asking for your help to find four dirt bikes that were stolen from his garage last week.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Dozens of people and their dogs turned out for a drive-thru parvovirus vaccine clinic in Springfield on Wednesday.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Most flights to and from Florida were on hold Wednesday, but some travelers into Bradley International Airport were lucky enough to arrive safely just hours before airports in the Sunshine State closed in preparation for the storm.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Glenn Kittle and Ryan Trowbridge
People receiving SNAP food assistance in the state will see a 12-percent increase in benefits starting October 1.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 2:32 PM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Wednesday was Salute to Agawam Day at The Big E.
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 11:37 AM EDT
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Tuesday marked Salute to Chicopee Day at The Big E.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:21 AM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Step back in time to a 19th century village at The Big E by visiting the Storrowton Village Museum.
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