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Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Friday night, local leaders reacted to body camera footage that captured the interaction between 29-year-old Tyre Nichols and five former Memphis police officers.
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Updated: 6 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.
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Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and West Springfield.
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Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Maria Wilson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The Springfield Thunderbirds and gearing up for another eventful weekend. Between Friday night’s match-up and Saturday’s sellout hometown heroes’ game, parking and traffic are on many people’s minds.
Updated: 11 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: 11 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: 11 hours ago
|By Paris Dunford, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Longmeadow Superintendent closed the middle school Friday due to safety threat.
Updated: 13 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: 15 hours ago
|By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
An owl in Springfield is in the running for ‘Superb Owl’ of the year.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
A clothing store aimed at creating inclusive fashion is opening in Holyoke.
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Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Libby James
Springfield St. is now reopen after crash caused wires to fall.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:00 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The Thursday night event focused on alcohol use which remained one of the most popular substances misused by high schoolers.
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 9:36 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Three Westfield firefighters are currently in the process to sue the city that employs them.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:04 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Western Mass News spoke with the principal of St. Thomas the Apostle School on Thursday after reaching out for comment yesterday regarding the Wilshire Spirits girls’ basketball team accusing the St. Thomas girl’s team of making derogatory comments.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:58 PM EST
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Easthampton, and Chicopee.
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 4:43 PM EST
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, South Hadley, Granby, and Springfield.
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 11:41 AM EST
|By Libby James and Addie Patterson
Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a car repair shop in Colrain Thursday morning.
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. 26, 2023 at 7:23 AM EST
|By Libby James
Holyoke Gas and Electric work to restore power outages on Thursday morning.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Utility companies are still working hard to restore power after Monday’s storm left many in the dark.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:32 PM EST
|By Matt Sottile and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Greenfield city leaders had a meeting over the controversial move to eliminate the overnight police shift.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:11 PM EST
|By Western Mass News staff
Drivers on the Mass. Turnpike should expect reduced speed limits along part of the highway.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:23 PM EST
|By Paris Dunford and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Nevaeh Vieira, the 7th grader who collapsed more than two weeks ago, surprised her friends at school on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:43 PM EST
|By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and Holyoke.
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 5:14 PM EST
|By Western Mass News staff
The impending inclement weather has forced some local cities and towns to enact parking bans.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST
|By Adam Sullivan
Investigators have revealed new information about the case of a woman found murdered in Vermont last summer. Our Adam Sullivan reports on the identity of the killer and how the crime unfolded.
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 10:34 PM EST
|By Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Three people have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
His planned start date is February 1st.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
|By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Western Mass News spoke with one local towing company who said that it will be all hands on deck Wednesday as the area expects to see a second winter storm this week.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:37 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
The accident is currently under investigation.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:46 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
None of the vehicle’s occupants, which included a 32-year-old man and two juveniles, were licensed to carry firearms.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke and Springfield.
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.