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Westfield held their Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony on Saturday.

‘They will never be forgotten’: Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony in Westfield

Updated: 43 minutes ago
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Westfield held their Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony on Saturday.

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Southwick Police and Fire departments joined forces to host a fundraising pancake breakfast.

Southwick Police and Fire host pancake breakfast fundraiser

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Southwick Police and Fire departments joined forces to host a fundraising pancake breakfast.

Weather

First Alert Meteorologist Don Maher has a look at your Saturday evening forecast

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible this Evening

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By Don Maher
First Alert Meteorologist Liam Murphy has your latest forecast

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Emerging leaders are getting the chance to put policies into practice as American International...

AIC’s 83rd Model Congress returns in-person, honoring late top delegate’s legacy

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Samantha O'Connor
Students compete for the chance to earn scholarship money while learning how laws are approved.

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Rain or shine: Zoo in Forest Park opens for the 2023 season

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kristin Burnell and Samantha O'Connor
People from as far as Maine came to visit and see the more than 225 animals who live in the park.

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Crews respond to motor vehicle accident on I-91N in Bernardston

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor
Bernardston Fire crews, along with the Massachusetts State Police, responded to I-91 Northbound Saturday morning for reports of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

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Basketball Hall of Fame names Class of 2023 inductees

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the players and coaches who will be enshrined into the Class of 2023 this coming August.

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Florence man arrested following fentanyl bust in Holyoke

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor
A Florence man was arrested for trafficking last week after police seized a large quantity of fentanyl in Holyoke.

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Legal expert sheds light on what’s next for Donald Trump after facing multiple charges

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Reaction continues to pour in just one day after former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York. This marks the first time a former U.S. president faces criminal charges. Now, a legal expert sheds light on what’s next.

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Federal officials react to Donald Trump’s historical indictment

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Former President Donald Trump indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in connection to alleged hush money he paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Now, members of the congressional delegation speak out.
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Town by Town: Westfield construction, Historic East Longmeadow Train Station season begins, Bob’s Stores opening

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 9:09 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Paris Dunford and Morgan Briggs
Town by town is taking you to Westfield, East Longmeadow, and Holyoke.

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Getting Answers: Eastfield Mall COVID-19 testing site officially shuts down

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 8:42 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The testing site at Eastfield Mall in Springfield has officially closed for good with their last tests administered on Friday.

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Family speaks out following investigation of officer-involved shooting in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The family of a Connecticut man who was shot and died from his injuries after an exchange of gunfire with police at the end of February speaks out about the case.

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Granby crews respond to a 2 vehicle crash at West State Street intersection

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews are responding to a 2 vehicle crash at the State Street intersection in Granby.

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Holyoke Rows program offers to help teens throughout western Mass.

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A free after school program for teens is once again being offered in Holyoke. It’s a rowing program that has been helping kids in the area for decades.

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Local political expert weighs in on former President Trump’s criminal charges

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A political expert explained Donald Trump’s indictment, affecting many different aspects of U.S. politics, the aftermath it might have on the country, and the 2024 election.

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MGM Springfield introduces Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission and MGM Springfield recognized March 20 to 23 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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A Westfield teenage scientist made remarkable advancements in enzyme research

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By Libby James and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A 16-year-old Westfield resident is making strides in the science world, working to create an enzyme that breaks down plastic.

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Getting Answers: Governor Healey announces cocktails to-go extension, dining alternatives

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Efforts to bring more outdoor dining options to Springfield was announced on Friday. This is as the state has extended some covid-related restaurant allowances for another year.

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Zoo in Forest Park season begins this weekend in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The zoo in Forest Park is opening for the season opener on Saturday after being delayed by a week as they get ready to come back to the wild.

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Rollover crash in Warwick shuts down portion of Rt. 78

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Jessica Michalski
A section of Rt. 78 in Warwick was closed down Friday morning following a rollover crash that left a telephone pole damaged, fire officials report.

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4 adults, 1 child transported from serious multi-vehicle crash in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By Jessica Michalski
Multiple people including a child were taken to the hospital following a serious accident on Cooley Street in Springfield Friday morning, fire officials confirm.

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Mardi Gras strip club in Springfield closes its doors after nearly 50 years

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
After more than 50 years in business, the Mardi Gras in Springfield has closed just three days after the building was sold to a New York based company.

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Former President Trump indicted, local expert discusses aftermath

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme that involved paying adult film star, Stormy Daniels, $130,000.

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Town by Town: Elms College and HCC agreement, ALDI opening, McCray’s Farm season begins

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Raegan Loughrey
Town by town is taking you to Chicopee, Northampton, and South Hadley.

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Court documents reveal sexual harassment allegations placing Holyoke Police Captain on leave

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue, Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Holyoke Police captain placed on administrative leave, with an investigation underway. Western Mass News has been digging deeper as we obtained court paperwork that details allegations of sexual harassment against him.

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Concerns rise as Agawam Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery reduce visitation hours

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Concerns continue in the local veteran community after visiting hours were reduced at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: ChatGPT’s possible impact on eduation and industries

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson and Ryan Trowbridge
A new artificial intelligence tool called ChatGPT has amazed the internet by solving complex math problems and churning out college essays, but the chatbot could have implications for education and other industries.

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Officials: 3 dirt bikes from different incidents seized in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police confiscated illegal dirt bikes in three separate incidents in Springfield on Wednesday.

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Animal shelters rescue over 70 dogs from a Hampshire County home

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Tessa Kielbasa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Officials rescued over 70 dogs from a Hampshire County resident’s home on Monday.

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Springfield man arrested following firearms and drug trafficking investigation

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield Police Department seize two firearms and a trafficking weight of cocaine on Thursday morning.

Sports

Fans flock to Fenway Park for Red Sox opening day

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Baseball is back at Fenway Park.

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Hatfield crews respond to a brush fire on Depot Road

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Fire crews responded to a brush fire on Depot Road in Hatfield.

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2 women dead following early morning house fire in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:20 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A devastating early morning fire Thursday in Springfield claimed the lives of two women and a dog.

Sports

Baseball season gets underway with sports betting now in Massachusetts

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
With the 2023 Major League Baseball season opening on Thursday, that meant new sporting events people can place bets on in the Bay State.

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Two sentenced for roles in AT&T robberies throughout CT and western MA

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
Two people were sentenced for their roles in what investigators described as a spree of violent AT&T store robberies across Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

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Crews respond to vehicle fire in Palmer

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:14 AM EDT
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By Libby James
Crews respond to a vehicle fire in Palmer.

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City officials discuss proposal to build a Tesla dealership in Chicopee

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:18 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Developers unveiled preliminary plans to build a Tesla Dealership and Service Center on Burnett Road in Chicopee.

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Springfield Police search for larceny suspects

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:14 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police seek the public’s help in finding a three larceny suspects in Springfield.

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Getting Answers: Easthampton Police Department plans to launch body cameras

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:36 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re looking into why many local police departments are holding off on getting body cameras for officers as well as an update on when body cameras will launch for police officers in Easthampton.

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Getting Answers: Transgender Day of Visibility, hardships accessing healthcare

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The deadly mass shooting in Nashville at the hands of a woman who identifies as transgender comes the same week the international transgender community is hoping to raise awareness about challenges, they face.

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Town by Town: Vietnam War Veterans’ Day, Lego Challenge, ‘All-American’ Sports Bar opening

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:51 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Town by town is taking you to West Springfield, Ludlow, and Springfield.

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Federal lawmakers pushing to reintroduce Gun Violence Research Prevention Act

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking for ways to stop deadly mass shootings like that latest one in Nashville this week and one senator from Massachusetts is among them, but his focus is a little different.

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Getting Answers: use of body worn cameras in policing

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
In the wake of the Nashville shooting, harrowing body camera footage has been released that shows the moment police track down and confront the shooter inside a school where three children and three adults were killed.

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Local pharmacist reacts to FDA’s approval for over-the-counter Narcan sales

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
There was a huge step forward in the fight against opioid-related deaths after the FDA approved the over-the-counter sale of Narcan.

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Holyoke crews respond to car crash on Maple and Essex Street

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Maple and Essex Street in Holyoke.

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Officials: local home health aide pleads guilty to abusing elderly patient

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A local home health aide has pleaded guilty to charges that she abused an elderly patient in her care.

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Holyoke man arrested in connection with Springfield armed robbery, stabbing

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police arrested a man Tuesday morning in connection with an armed robbery and stabbing.

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Hampden County Sheriff hosts Large Jail Network Conference in Ludlow

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Adam Ostrow
The annual Large Jail Network Conference took place in Ludlow on Wednesday.

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Encore Boston Harbor announces Red Sox partnership

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:24 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
Encore Boston Harbor announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership with the Boston Red Sox.
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