Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Jeremy Fair
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia is taking action to make sure safety measures are in place at every school in the city in response to what happened in Texas.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
In the wake of the Texas school shooting, Western Mass News is looking at the role resource officers play in local schools and, more importantly, what is their training in these active shooter situations.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing policies.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Jeremy Fair
We're learning more details about the actions the 18-year-old gunman took on social media before opening fire at Robb Elementary School in Texas on Tuesday.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A recent study revealed the positive economic impact the MassMutual Center is having on the city of Springfield.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Ryan Trowbridge and Raegan Loughrey
Dozens of sick guinea pigs abandoned in a box next to a dumpster are now being cared for in Springfield.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man is facing charges for allegedly making ghost guns at his home.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The Pittsfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teenager.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Firefighters are working to put out a fire in rail car in West Springfield.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Matt Sottile, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
While most colleges are already out for the summer, it may be time to get your students’ technology for next school year.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
A years-long case in the death of a Springfield school crossing guard came to an end in court Wednesday morning.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Town by Town takes us to Springfield and Agawam
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Mary Wilson, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, it’s a Spanish teacher in Granby who’s in for a special surprise and it was one of our biggest and loudest yet!
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Many western Massachusetts families are having tough conversations with their children following Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The deadly shooting at a Texas elementary school had led many to ask about the role security plays when it comes to building safety and keeping students protected.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds are set to hit the ice Wednesday for Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Finals.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
|By Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The deadly school shooting in Texas has renewed the debate over gun control, but is that the answer?
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes, Ryan Trowbridge, Paris Dunford and Photojournalist: Don Henry
In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, many local school officials are reminding their communities of their own safety protocols.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 3:47 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
The Greenfield Police Department has announced changes to staffing and patrols.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The West Springfield Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on I-91 north Wednesday morning.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 9:06 AM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
We have an update to a story we first brought to you on Tuesday as an investigation into a potential racially charged act of vandalism at Southwick Regional High School has been completed.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office recently announced a settlement after an investigation of a scrap metal processor company.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford and Ryan Trowbridge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 15 people are dead following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, a small town west of San Antonio.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
He posted on Facebook, upset that the Memorial Day parade would not happen on the holiday this year.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released information Tuesday about the mental health crisis in bay state schools.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM EDT
|By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
An investigation is underway into a potentially racially charged act of vandalism at Southwick Regional High School.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Ryan Huey and his sonwere catching several fish when something out of the ordinary surfaced from out of the water.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
One person is dead after a weekend motorcycle crash in Agawam.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:06 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Longmeadow firefighters responding to a train fire at the Tina Lane crossing Tuesady afternoon .
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
A group of seniors in Springfield got to take part in an online safety and tech training session.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 1:16 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke has announced their class of 2022.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:27 AM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Students at one Monson school are being dismissed early due to a sewage issue.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:54 AM EDT
|By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has issued new guidance no longer recommending those 60 and older take aspirin daily to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The Easthampton health department has identified a possible cyanobacteria algae bloom in Rubber Thread Pond.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
Efforts are underway across Massachusetts to help address youth and gang violence.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Crews are currently battling a fire at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
People living in Longmeadow reached out to our newsroom in hopes that we can get answers for them.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Amanda Callahan and Ryan Trowbridge
Memorial Day is one week away and, for the first time in two years, many western Massachusetts communities will come together to honor the lives of men and women who served our country.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
The Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home on Monday for a local single mother and her two kids.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 12:49 PM EDT
|By Ryan Trowbridge
One person is in the hospital after a weekend shooting in Berkshire County.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
A road is closed in Wilbraham due to a tree and downed power lines.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 9:32 AM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews have responded to a crash on Boston Road in Springfield, in the area of Barber Street.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Habitat for Humanity volunteers were hard at work on Friday at “Natasha’s House” on Bay Street in Springfield.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Sylvester’s, a long-time restaurant known for its breakfast and lunch offerings, is closing its doors for good.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Hundreds of new books will soon be in the hands of kids across the area.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Ryan Trowbridge and Ray Hershel
Each year, Western Mass News presents the Ray Hershel Scholarship and it’s our to introduce you to this year’s recipient
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Holyoke City Councilor Wilmer Puello-Mota was in a Rhode Island court on Friday being arraigned on multiple charges.
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 3:28 PM EDT
|By Robin Kimble and Ryan Trowbridge
A GoFundMe page has been created for a Springfield business that had dozens of its company vehicles vandalized.