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Emergency crews responded to an overturned car on Hillside Road in Holyoke on Thursday.

Holyoke crews respond to a car flipped on its side near Hillside Road

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews responded to an overturned car on Hillside Road in Holyoke on Thursday.

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Massachusetts State Police

Berkshire DA’s office rules on officer-involved shooting in Hancock

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Colonel John Mawn Jr., the superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police released a statement Friday night in response to the Berkshire DA’s ruling on a police-involved shooting in Hancock.

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Four men have been arrested following an “anti-john” undercover prostitution operation.

Officials: Undercover ‘Anti-John’ prostitution operation leads to multiple arrests

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Four men have been arrested following an “anti-john” undercover prostitution operation.

Local

The brave few that were there tell us a little rain couldn’t keep them away.

Big E rain doesn’t stop many fair-goers from enjoying the fun

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ty Coney
The brave few that were there tell us a little rain couldn’t keep them away.

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The United States bracing for another potential government shutdown as lawmakers have yet to...

Local food banks and State representatives prepare for likely government shutdown

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ty Coney
The United States bracing for another potential government shutdown as lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to extend federal funding.

Local

Friday’s rainfall did not make things any easier.

Rain leads to pumpkin crops taking hit coming into the fall season

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ty Coney
Friday’s rainfall did not make things any easier.

Getting Answers

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Home to the New York Jets, and New York Giants (Source:...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance rumors lead to ticket boom for upcoming Jets game

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
Both Swifties and football followers want to be there.

Local

A growing trend getting more popular, here, across western Mass.

TikTok trend leads to uptick in stolen vehicles, dealerships offer fixes

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ty Coney
A growing trend getting more popular, here, across western Mass.

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What you can get for National Coffee Day

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Friday marked a holiday for coffee lovers that was akin to any major holiday.

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Just a couple of days later, 19-year-old Daniel Walker and two 14-year-olds were arrested in...

Local programs look to step up to decrease juvenile violence in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson and Ty Coney
Just a couple of days later, 19-year-old Daniel Walker and two 14-year-olds were arrested in connection with a stolen car, a crash, and three police officers being injured.
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Food banks preparing for possible government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ty Coney
She says any federal workers who are furloughed or who do not get paid during the shutdown should apply for benefits.

Local

Town by Town: Green ‘n Fit, Health Clinic, Farmers Market

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Chicopee, Springfield, and Longmeadow.

Local

Juvenile crime currently on the rise in Springfield, city & state officials react

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
“I found so many preventative and proactive youth programs. So the avenues are there,” said Mayor Domenic Sarno.

Local

RMV holds Driver’s license workshop for undocumented immigrants

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ty Coney
In order to help undocumented immigrants navigate the process, a workshop organized by State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and the Registry of Motor Vehicles was held in Springfield on Thursday.

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Emergency crews called to fire in Northampton

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Jessica Michalski
Firefighters have been called to a house on Brookside Circle in Northampton for a fire.

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Getting Answers: possible government shutdown’s impact on Western Mass.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
As a government shutdown appears to be imminent, we wanted to find out what that could mean for those of us in western Massachusetts.

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Parade of Big Balloons in Springfield canceled for fourth year

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler, Chris Pisano and Ryan Trowbridge
Once again, there will be no Parade of Big Balloons to kick-off the holiday season in Springfield.

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Water main break impacting several Westfield streets

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Parts of Westfield may be experiencing no water service due to a water main break.

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Westfield woman pleads guilty to making hoax bomb threat against Boston hospital

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Westfield woman has pleaded guilty to charges that she called a hoax bomb threat into a Boston hospital.

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Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is in treatment, asks for privacy after illness outed by Schilling

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:51 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling.

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West Nile Virus, EEE found in more local mosquito samples

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:45 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus have been found in more mosquito samples in Western Massachusetts.

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Woman hospitalized after Springfield apartment fills with smoke

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:38 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield woman was injured Thursday after her apartment filled with smoke.

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Teen seriously injured in Easthampton stabbing

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:41 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating after a teenager was stabbed in Easthampton.

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Victim of deadly Springfield shooting identified

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:45 AM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hampden District Attorney’s Office has released the name of the person who was killed in a shooting that happened Sunday around noon on Lionel Benoit Road in Springfield.

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Springfield Police: stolen vehicle suspect hits 2 cruisers, injures 3 officers

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge, Kristin Burnell and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Three people were arrested and three Springfield police officers were injured following a traffic stop in Springfield on Tuesday.

Local

Airdrop training held at Westover Air Reserve Base

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
Each round included 4 aircrafts. We stopped by to learn more about the process.

Local

Westover Air Reserve Base prepares for possible government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, we’re getting answers on how this will impact our local military.

News

Couple who helped rescue 11-year-old kidnapping victim react to guilty verdict

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:42 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ty Coney
Shortly after closing arguments ended, a judge found Miguel Rodriguez guilty of kidnapping and raping a young girl back in 2020.

Local

Town by Town: Breast Cancer Awareness, MCAS success

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

Local

Westfield State University changes COVID-19 attendance policy

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey
Westfield State University students, faculty, and staff received an unexpected email this week regarding class attendance.

Local

Springfield Technical Community College holds ‘We the Women’ speaker series

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Ty Coney
The series celebrates achievements by women leaders.

Local

Law professor explains important case notes as Cara Rintala trial awaits a verdict

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ty Coney
This current trial began on September 6 with closing arguments wrapping up on Wednesday.

News

Grant to help bring update to Boys and Girls Club Family in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
A critical community center in Springfield received a big boost on Wednesday as the city looks to make the streets safer for teens amid ongoing gun violence.

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Man convicted in 2020 kidnapping and rape of Springfield girl

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson and Ryan Trowbridge
A verdict has been reached in the trial of a man accused of kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old Springfield girl in 2020.

News

Arraignment held for suspect accused of hitting, dragging state trooper on I-91

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Mat Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
After two days of rescheduled arraignment dates, the driver accused of hitting and dragging a Massachusetts state trooper in Holyoke last week made an appearance in court Wednesday morning.

News

Teen struck by truck in Turners Falls

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The teen was taken to Baystate Medical Center and the driver of the truck remained on the scene.

News

Westfield Police to launch new approach to help drivers address minor car issues

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A broken taillight is a common occurrence for many drivers, but it could result in a fine during standard traffic stop. However, one local police department is taking a different approach.

News

Closing arguments heard in fourth murder trial for Cara Rintala

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
A jury has heard the closing arguments in the Cara Rintala murder trial.

Big E

The Front Porch offers place to explore first time foods at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:41 PM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E has been in existence for over a century and every year, more businesses are vying for a coveted spot on the fairgrounds, including food vendors.

News

Westfield Police seeking suspect accused of using fake ID at banks

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM EDT
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Westfield are asking for you help in identifying a suspect.

News

Katy Perry joins Peppa Pig

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:37 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Superstar Katy Perry is joining the cast of the hit children’s show Peppa Pig.

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Police search for suspicious vehicle stopping by driveways in Montgomery area

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Montgomery Police are searching for a vehicle near Pitcher Street stopping in people’s driveways.

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Agawam officials hold meeting on decision to change school name

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:36 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A school committee meeting was held on Monday evening in Agawam.

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‘We need a comprehensive plan’: Springfield leaders speak out on weekend shooting

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:17 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Springfield teen is dead following a shooting inside an apartment building over the weekend, raising the city’s record murder rate even higher.

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City councilors plan to implement safety measures for dangerous street in Agawam

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
People who live along Mill Street told us drivers speed up and down the busy roadway which creates a dangerous situation for anyone trying to cross the street near the high school, and others trying to pull out onto the road.

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Getting Answers: Local pediatrician weighs in on nation-wide shortage of amoxicillin

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A nation-wide amoxicillin shortage has pediatricians and parents concerned. We’re getting answers from a local doctor on what he is causing this shortage.

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Town by Town: Tania Barber Learning Institute unveiling, ‘Driving for the Cure’ event, job fair

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Longmeadow, and Holyoke.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: concerns over busy East Longmeadow intersection

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A viewer reached out to our newsroom to express concerns over a highly traveled intersection in East Longmeadow.

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Police: teen dead, 3 suspects arrested following Springfield shooting

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place earlier this week in Springfield.

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Suspect arrested in connection with August murder in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A suspect is in custody in connection with a murder last month in Springfield.
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