Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
A new study found just 14 percent of cancers are detected through recommended screenings, which highlights just how underutilized these tests are.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News was in Springfield Superior Court Friday morning for the sentencing of 22-year-old James McColley.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Two local police departments shared the importance of the positive relationship between law enforcement and residents as the Tyre Nichols investigation continued.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Longmeadow Superintendent closed the middle school Friday due to safety threat.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
On Friday, the entire world observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which honors the millions of Jews and countless others who were killed in one of the worst mass genocides in history
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
An owl in Springfield is in the running for ‘Superb Owl’ of the year.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
A clothing store aimed at creating inclusive fashion is opening in Holyoke.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Parents claim players from opposing basketball team made derogatory comments at game
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers after a Longmeadow educator was fired for allegedly taking photos in a school bathroom and posting them to her OnlyFans account.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:11 PM EST
|By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
The soaring prices of eggs has been putting cracks in all of our wallets for weeks.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A community is coming together to help a Chicopee family in need after losing their five-year-old boy and their home in a fire on Christmas eve.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:50 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A western Massachusetts jewelry designer is sharing her work with others and is taking an idea from a popular movie plot.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:27 PM EST
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced a bill to make free school lunches permanent in the Bay State.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
A Franklin County man has been arrested following a call for a break-in Thursday morning.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:59 AM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Police in one Franklin County town are looking for your help identifying a suspect.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:28 AM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
A local firefighter is being credited with helping save a dog in distress on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:17 PM EST
|By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
Shoveling snow is on the to-do list every New England winter and while it can be simple for some, others can view it as a pain-filled chore.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:19 PM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back to kick-off the new year by honoring an outstanding educator in Agawam.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:48 PM EST
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Local departments of public works said Wednesday that their crews are ready to respond to the storm.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:34 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
While this winter has been mild so far, it hasn’t stopped people from hitting the slopes.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The timing of Wednesday’s snowstorm prompted dozens of local school districts to decide to close early.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:49 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Crews are working to repair a water main break along a busy Springfield street.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:34 PM EST
|By Mike Agogliati and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield police officer charged in connection with a fight outside Nathan Bill’s in 2015 has been found guilty.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:26 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge and Libby James
A local Stop and Shop shopper is now a millionaire.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Power outages are still a problem in Franklin County after Monday’s winter storm took down power lines and utility poles.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The popular toy manufacturer, LEGO, announced Tuesday that they have a plan to move their main office from Enfield to Boston.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The parent company of Yankee Candle, Newell Brands, has laid off 13 percent of their employee base companywide and the closure of their South Deerfield corporate office.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced that the team’s annual ‘Hometown Heroes’ night, scheduled for Saturday, is now sold out.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
With Valentine’s Day three weeks away, one local flower shop is already busy preparing orders.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:32 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Efforts are underway in Springfield to request funding to battle the opioid epidemic in the city as Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announced new action on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:49 AM EST
|By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
ESPN is reporting Bill O’Brien has returned to New England and is being named the Patriots offensive coordinator.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
Monday marked the official start of tax filing season.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A local middle school student who collapsed two weeks ago after suffering cardiac arrest was expected back in school on Monday, but had to be taken to the emergency room again over the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Pickleball has been in the headlines over the past few months as leagues and teams have formed all across the nation and that trend has made its way to parts of western Massachusetts
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Despite some snow around western Massachusetts on Monday, there hasn’t been much of it overall this winter season.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Yankee Candle’s parent company has announced restructuring plans that will impact some employees.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
|By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
Monday’s winter weather kept some public works crews busier than others.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:43 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
A Dorchester woman is the lucky winner of a $1 million Mega Millions prize.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
Thousands of customers are without power as a storm featuring snow and rain hits western Massachusetts.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:41 PM EST
|By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews in Springfield responded to a two-car crash Monday morning on I-91 northbound.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:53 AM EST
|By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
A Thorndike man is facing charges after a crash over the weekend in Chicopee.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:27 AM EST
|By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission released updated data on drinking water earlier this month and test results showed a surplus level of contaminants.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:06 AM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
One person is dead following a weekend shooting in Indian Orchard.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
|By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
The suspect involved in the hit-and-run of a 13-year-old boy in October has not yet been found.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 2:33 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
You might have a chance to see Sled Zepplin or the Blizzard of Oz on state highways this winter.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
New details have emerged into the investigation of a hit-and-run in Hadley that occurred back in October that left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
|By Libby James, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
There was mixed reaction to the snowfall in the higher elevations on Friday.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 1:44 PM EST
|By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle discussed the next steps for MGM Springfield on Friday.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 1:09 PM EST
|By Ryan Trowbridge
A Wilbraham teenager is facing several charges following an incident in Wilbraham.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:26 PM EST
|By Mike Agogliati and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police arrested an 18-year-old from West Springfield in connection with a shooting.