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BREAKING: Retired Westfield police officer found guilty of first-degree murder

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Retired Westfield police officer found guilty of first-degree murder

Updated: 56 minutes ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Paris Dunford
A jury has returned a verdict in the case against a retired Westfield police officer, who was accused of murdering his wife.

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File photo of Springfield Police cruiser

Police investigating deadly shooting on Mattoon Street in Springfield

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Springfield.

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That fun event took place at the Student Prince and Fort restaurant in downtown Springfield.

Mayor Sarno, Rock 102′s Steve Nagle bartend to raise money for Junior Achievement

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
That fun event took place at the Student Prince and Fort restaurant in downtown Springfield.

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Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what...

Rail Commission hears from residents about East-West Rail thoughts, concerns

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line.

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Chicopee Police asking for public’s help identifying 2 individuals

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor
Chicopee Police hope that someone can identify the two people by their clothing.

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3 people sent to hospital after accident on Armory St. in Springfield

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor
Crews in Springfield responded to Armory Street Tuesday afternoon for reports of a two-car accident.

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CT man arrested, gun seized during weekend traffic stop on I-90 in Lee

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Samantha O'Connor
Massachusetts State Police arrested a man with a loaded gun during a traffic stop on I-90 westbound in Lee Saturday morning.

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Town by Town: International Women’s Day and Westfield State CPR classes

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and Westfield.

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State champion Pope Francis hockey team honored with pep rally

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
A pep rally was held at Pope Francis Preparatory School on Tuesday to celebrate their boys hockey team bringing home the Division I state title over the weekend at TD Garden.

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Legislator discusses road work zone safety after Westfield officer gets hit on duty

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, State Senator John Velis called upon drivers to take more precautions as the start of road work season is now upon us.
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City, emergency officials discuss local Baby Safe Haven efforts

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
A “baby safe haven” sign will now hang on Springfield Fire Department Station 3 as Springfield Police continue to look for the mother of the abandoned baby boy.

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Officer injured after being hit by car on Western Avenue in Westfield

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A Westfield police officer has been hospitalized after being hit by a car Tuesday morning.

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The Log Cabin undergoing massive renovations ahead of wedding, prom season

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
One popular prom and wedding venue in western Massachusetts is hoping to wrap up a massive renovation project just in time for big spring events.

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Start of spring also means start to allergy season

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Tuesday marked the first full day of spring and allergy season is now upon us.

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3 suspects arrested after stabbing in Orange, police pursuit

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Three people are in custody after an assault in Orange that led to a police pursuit.

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State officials approve reduction in National Grid electric rates

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has announced that they have approved a proposed rate reduction for National Grid electric rates.

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Health New England announces retirement of pediatrician, co-founder Dr. Richard Segool

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
A statement from Health New England added that Segool will still see patients one day a week, but is largely pulling away from his practice of 47 years.

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Springfield DPW to begin yard waste collection next month

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Department of Public Works has announced that they will begin yard waste collection starting Tuesday, April 4.

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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band add second Gillette Stadium show in August

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM EDT
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By Libby James
Due to popularity, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will stay another night in Foxborough!

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Several people injured in 4-vehicle crash in West Springfield

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:28 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating a crash that left several people injured Monday night in West Springfield.

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Community members heartbroken over deaths of 5 Derby, CT children

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson and Samantha O'Connor
A car crash in Westchester County, New York over the weekend has claimed the lives of five Connecticut children, including two sets of siblings.

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Holyoke crews respond to bedroom fire at Walnut Street apartment complex

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Officials are asking everyone to avoid the area at this time.

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Chicopee Police to offer women’s self-defense classes in April

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:37 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
The Chicopee Police Department announced Monday that they will offer a free women’s self-defense class throughout the month of April.

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Town by Town: water and sewer project, admiration award, and check presentation

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Wilbraham, and West Springfield.

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South Hadley man indicted in connection with father’s death

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A South Hadley man has been indicted in connection with the death of his father.

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Sen. Ed Markey responds to possible Trump indictment

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Donald Trump announced on Twitter Saturday that he expects to be arrested Tuesday following a grand jury investigation.

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Closing arguments heard in trial of retired Westfield police officer

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
The trial of a retired Westfield police officer, who is accused of murdering his wife, is coming to a close.

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Man found seriously injured from gunshot wound on Belmont Ave. in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
The Springfield Police Detective Bureau is investigating.

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Getting Answers: legality of fatal Scarsdale accident that killed 5 children

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
The driver who died in that crash has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Connecticut, who was driving without a license or permit.

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Police seeking birth mother of newborn left at Springfield home

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge, Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Authorities in Springfield are looking for the public’s help in locating the birth mother of a newborn baby that was found Saturday morning.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: possible indictment against former president Donald Trump

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
For the first time in history, a former president of the United States may be indicted for a crime as Donald Trump announced on social media that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday following a grand jury investigation in New York.

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Investigation continues into New York crash that killed 5 Connecticut children

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell and Ryan Trowbridge
Five children from Connecticut were killed when the car they were in hit a tree in Westchester County, NY over the weekend.

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Springfield International Charter girls’ basketball wins Division 5 championship

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor
For the first time in program history, the Springfield International Charter School girls basketball team can call themselves state champions.

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Governor Healey makes USA Today’s Women of the Year list

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By Tessa Kielbasa and Samantha O'Connor
The list honors women across the country who make positive impacts.

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Springfield’s mayor honors Peter Pan Bus Lines for 90 years of service

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A family-owned bus company, headquartered in western Massachusetts, was recognized on Monday for its 90 years of service.

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Expert advice to help you spring clean your finances

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By Rachel DePompa
It’s the time of year we all like to declutter our homes. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa spoke to an expert about ways you can also spring clean your finances.

Local

Springfield Police arrest suspect in Cooley Street bank robbery

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:53 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
One person is under arrest in connection with a bank robbery last week in Springfield.

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Agawam crews respond to a water main break on Springfield and William Street

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Brendan Rooney
A portion of Springfield Street in Agawam has reopened after a late night water main break on Sunday.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: three years after start of COVID-19 pandemic

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:38 AM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Three years later, the Bay State’s public health emergency is coming to an end and a sense of normalcy has returned as we learn to live with the coronavirus.

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Getting Answers: Covid-19 Three years later

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:50 AM EDT
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By Libby James and Amanda Callahan
Western Mass News is following up with a UMass Amherst microbiologist on what has changed and what hasn't since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Holyoke crews respond to 2-vehicle crash on Northampton Street

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews respond to a two car crash on Northampton Street and Whiting Farms Road in Holyoke.

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Northampton dodgeball tournament raises funds for Ukraine

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:43 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Allsport Arena hosted a dodgeball tournament to support Ukraine in Northampton.

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St. Patrick’s festivities continue, celebrations thrive in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:01 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The parade may have wrapped up earlier on Sunday, but the celebrations are still underway in western Mass.

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Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee hosts 2023 ambassador award breakfast

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Sunday, the ambassador award breakfast took place before kicking off the Holyoke St. Patrick’s parade.

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PHOTOS: 2023 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Thousands lined the streets of Holyoke to take in the city’s 70th St. Patrick’s Parade.

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Springfield International Charter School, Pope Francis win state championships

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two Springfield teams hosted and won state championships on Sunday afternoon.

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Springfield crews respond to Island Pond Rd for 2-car accident

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 2:45 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Crews in Springfield responded to Island Pond Road Sunday afternoon for reports of a 2-car accident.

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Western Mass. residents share their favorite memories of Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Western Mass News not only marched in the parade, but also spoke to some of the thousands of residents in attendance to hear what this beloved tradition means to them.

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Holyoke kicks off 70th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Sunday’s festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the Ambassador’s Breakfast at the Wyckoff Country Club on Easthampton Road.

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Missing 14-year-old Suffield, CT girl found safe

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:12 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Freeman has since been found safe and back with her family.
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