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Teen drowns in swimming pool in Agawam

Teen who drowned in swimming pool in Agawam identified

Updated: moments ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Jessica Michalski
A devastating drowning in a private swimming pool claimed the life of an Agawam High School student late Monday night.

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A 3 Alarm fire in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield Wednesday, has left 6 people...

Springfield firefighters get out safe after becoming trapped in 3 Alarm fire, 6 people displaced

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Jessica Michalski
We’re following breaking news out of Springfield. Emergency crews have been called to a fire in Indian Orchard.

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Cowles Bridge on Southwick Rd. in Westfield reopens after sewage main break

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jessica Michalski
Westfield police have shut down the Cowles Bridge on Southwick Road (routes 10 & 202) due to a break that occurred on a sewer main.

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Amherst-Pelham school officials show support for LGBTQIA+ students following discrimination...

Amherst-Pelham school officials show support for LGBTQIA+ students following discrimination allegations

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
The Amherst-Pelham School Committee unanimously approved a letter of support of their LGBTQIA+ students at Tuesday’s meeting after allegations of discrimination in the district.

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Police: 3 arrests made in connection with Springfield shooting

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that took place earlier this month in Springfield.

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Suspect in Vermont attempted murder arrested in Springfield

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two suspects, including one who was wanted in Vermont, have been arrested by Springfield Police.

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Springfield Police: suspect, out on bail, arrested on firearms charges

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police have arrested a shooting suspect, who was out on bail for gun charges.

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Suspect arrested, gun seized on Bancroft Street in Springfield

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man was arrested Monday after police seized a loaded gun on Bancroft Street.

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Bombyx Center in Northampton cleared to hold concerts and performances

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey and Jessica Michalski
The Northampton Fire Department has now revoked their cease-and-desist order for the Bombyx Center -- which prohibited music events at the center.

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Number of Springfield restaurants receive American Rescue Plan funding

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Jessica Michalski and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
A number of restaurants in Springfield are the latest recipients of American Rescue Plan funding and the money will be used to improve the city’s outdoor dining scene.
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Springfield middle school teacher accused of indecent assault on a minor

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Jessica Michalski
Western Mass News in the courtroom as a Springfield middle school teacher faced a judge accused of indecent assault on a minor.

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City of Springfield to host Pride parade event this weekend

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Jessica Michalski
June is Pride month and the city of Springfield is getting ready to celebrate with a parade this weekend for the second year in a row.

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Divers locate body of missing jet skier in the CT River

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey and Jessica Michalski
Police have located the body of a Springfield man who went missing while jet skiing on the Connecticut River over the holiday weekend.

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Driver, monitor arrested for allegedly assaulting autistic child on a bus in Springfield

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jessica Michalski, Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
A bus driver and bus monitor appeared in court Tuesday charged in a case involving the assault of an 11-year-old autistic boy on a school transportation bus last week.

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Celtics Fall in Game 7; Miami Wins Eastern Conference

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Celtics fall to Miami in game 7

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Missing jet-skier identified; search to resume Tuesday morning

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:31 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
The Route 5 boat ramp in Easthampton is closed Monday as police search the Connecticut River for a missing jet skier.

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Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Bradley International Airport

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:25 AM EDT
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By Mike Agogliati
Southwest flight makes emergency landing at Bradley International Airport.

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Vigil held in memory of 3 lives lost in weekend vehicle fire on Rt. 391 in Chicopee

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Monday evening’s vigil in Springfield honors the three victims of a deadly car fire on Route 391 early Sunday morning.

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Gov. Healey joins local leaders in honoring veterans in Agawam this Memorial Day

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
The ceremony took place at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at 1 p.m.

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Crews respond to Route 7 in New Ashford after propane tanks fall from vehicle

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Crews in New Ashford responded to Route 7 Monday afternoon after two 20 pound propane tanks fell from a vehicle and rolled over the highway.

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3 people killed following weekend vehicle fire on Route 391 in Chicopee

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Three people have died following a vehicle fire on Route 391 in Chicopee early Sunday morning.

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Holyoke crews respond to Taylor St. after house fire reignites

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
The cause is under investigation.

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Holyoke youth basketball team aims to raise funds with car wash event

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 2:13 AM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A car wash was held to raise money for a local youth basketball team in Holyoke.

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Chicopee community honors fallen veterans with candlelight ceremony

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:55 AM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Sunday night, community members came together to honor our fallen veterans in Chicopee.

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First responders, divers deployed in the area of Alvord Street in South Hadley

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:28 AM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Sunday evening, there was heavy police, fire, and first responder presence on Alvord Street in South Hadley.

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Local leaders react to debt ceiling impact on the economy as they reach an agreement

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Western Mass News wanted to know what the impact the debt ceiling agreement could have on your wallet.

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Springfield crews respond to a rollover crash at intersection of Belmont Avenue

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Firefighters were on scene for a rollover crash at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Sumner Avenue Sunday night.

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Amherst College students graduate, Harrison Ford spotted during commencement weekend

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The commencement ceremony for Amherst College took place on Sunday morning.

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Here’s a list of events across western Massachusetts for Memorial Day

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Memorial Day events to be held on Monday throughout Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin County.

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Firefighters battle large brush fire near Springdale Park in Holyoke

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Olivia Hickey
Firefighters are on scene for a brush fire in the area of Springdale Park in Holyoke Sunday night.

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Brimfield crews respond to a brush fire on Brookfield Road

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Firefighters responded to Brookfield Road for a fire on Brookfield Road Sunday afternoon.

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3 displaced, following multi-family house fire on Taylor Street in Holyoke

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Holyoke crews responded to a fire on Taylor Street on Sunday afternoon.

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Police looking for missing Springfield teen possibly in Holyoke area

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
The Springfield Police Youth Aide Bureau is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenage boy.

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Springfield priest celebrates 50 years of priesthood

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
Parishioners at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church filled the pews for a celebratory service in honor of 50 years of priesthood for Father Robert White.

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Palmer crews respond to car fire on Thorndike St.

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:23 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
No injuries have been reported.

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Westfield Starfires kick off their summer season at Billy Bullens Field

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Matt Sottile
The Westfield Starfires are launching into flight this summer season.

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Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:20 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Friday afternoon, many travelers got a head start to their Memorial Day weekend destinations.

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Local residents pay tribute by flagging veterans’ graves for Memorial Day

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Memorial Day tradition continued on Saturday in Holyoke.

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Hampden crews respond to a car fire near Main Street

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Firefighters responded to a motor vehicle fire near Main Street in Hampden Saturday morning.

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9 people displaced, following fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Fire crews responded to a large fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield Saturday morning.

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Chicopee Police teach bike safety to children at bike rodeo

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
Young bike riders in Chicopee got the chance to learn the best safety practices when taking their bikes out on the road from Chicopee police officers at Williams Park on Saturday.

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‘I’m looking forward to help the city’: 20 paramedics graduate in Springfield

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Camelia Reid and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
American Medical Response celebrated EMS week with the graduation of 20 new paramedics at the Springfield Headquarters on Friday.

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Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
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By Bob Hastings, Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Six Flags New England kicks off the summer season this weekend with new attractions.

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MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re just hours away from the start of the Free Music Friday concert series at MGM Springfield. But there’s plenty more excitement coming to downtown Springfield this summer.

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Investigation underway following alleged abuse of disabled students on a bus in Springfield

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield Police are investigating an incident alleged abuse of disabled students.

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Town by Town: Congressional art competition, Memorial Day commemorative ceremony and wreath laying

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:29 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Springfield.

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Woman arrested after stabbing at Enfield motel

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Rachel Rooney
Enfield police are investigating after a person was stabbed Friday afternoon.

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Getting Answers: State officials announce new council to help veterans across Massachusetts

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Governor Healey signed an executive order this morning to create a new council, which she said will help veterans across the commonwealth.

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Getting Answers: Local marinas urge boat safety as they prepare for a busy holiday weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
As National Safe Boating Week comes to an end and the holiday weekend kicks off, local marinas gear up for their busy season.

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Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, whether you’re heading out to the beach or simply going out to enjoy the warm weather, skin protection should be at the top of your priority list.
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