Tessa Kielbasa
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Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:53 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
A former Westfield firefighter has been found not guilty on one count of enticement of a minor.
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 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. 6, 2023 at 2:24 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
On the first full day of her administration, Governor Maura Healey signed her first executive order Friday afternoon which created the position of climate chief
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:58 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Governor Charlie Baker will be taking his ceremonial ‘lone walk’ out of the State House on Wednesday before Governor-Elect Maura Healey’s inauguration on Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:06 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Ortiz was shot on June 9th, 2019, while at a bar in the Dominican Republic.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 4:59 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield announced its eighth round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 3:53 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Wednesday morning, six guns were confiscated by the Holyoke Police thanks to the help from a Hadley officer and his police K9, Fitzgerald.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 3:17 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
The MSPCA at Nevin’s Farm said they are dealing with the largest single surrender of horses in at least the last five years.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Wynn, who has served as chief since 2007, said now is the time to start the next chapter of his life.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:47 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
The grand total so far for this year’s fundraiser was $492,742.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:53 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Students presented donations that had been collected as part of a class assignment.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 3:24 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Jacob Cintron-Pagan is described as being about 5′4″ and 120 lbs.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
A special Army All-American jersey was presented Monday at Central High School in Springfield.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Olivia Hickey
Baystate Medical receives donation from Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Robin Kimble, Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
In Holyoke, little ghosts, goblins, and cuddly characters were invited inside city buildings to get some early treats.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Monday’s event was hosted by State Senator Adam Gomez, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gullini, and the Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 8:35 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Olivia Hickey
Springfield Symphony Orchestra opening night highlights Grammy-winning conductor
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Officials at the scene told us that it was a wind-fueled fire.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Olivia Hickey
Shelia the dog receives TLC from TJO staff
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 9:46 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Olivia Hickey
Douglas High School's marching band performs in Big E parade on Massachusetts Day
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 3:20 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
It has been officially reported that rapper G-Eazy will no longer be performing at the Big E this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
For the ninth year in a row, UMass Amherst has ranked as one of the top public universities in the U.S.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Joe Carroll, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Mary Wilson
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Longmeadow, and Northampton.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By Olivia Hickey and Tessa Kielbasa
Crews respond to garage fire on Longview Street in Springfield
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:56 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Back to school shoe giveaway to be hosted at the Boys & Girl’s Club
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Town by Town takes us to Springfield, Agawam, and Easthampton
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
The 14th annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Golf Tournament is a little over a month away.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:37 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Red Sox Color Commentator Dennis Eckersley has announced that this will be his final season with NESN.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
The Massachusetts Senate has passed legislation that will let adopted people in the Bay State have access to their original birth certificates.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
This comes after it was announced that the popular toy store was once again making a come back.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
In all, eight pallets totaling 1,000 cases of water were donated to multiple locations throughout the city.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 4:16 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Monday night, the park will have fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Joe Chaisson, Tessa Kielbasa and Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News is going Town by Town!
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Officials said the items were found while officers were arresting four people in Indian Orchard as part of an ongoing investigation.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
The Baker Administration announced Wednesday that Massachusetts residents can now use their electronic benefits transfer to buy groceries online at Geissler’s.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Hugh Zeitlin, Ryan Trowbridge and Tessa Kielbasa
Town by Town takes us to Chicopee, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
The downtown business has been sold to the Melha Shriners to be used as their headquarters.
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. 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. 4, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 7:11 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Town by Town takes us to Soutwick, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is taking you town by town on this Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in New York have arrested a fourth suspect in connection to the December murder of Reymon Delacruz-Batista in Pittsfield.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
State officials said this type of energy storage is what helps maintain affordable energy during peak usage periods such as during the summer and winter.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
Senator Warren said that she plans on backing President Joe Biden if he seeks re-election.