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The Latino Scholarship Fund of Western Massachusetts hosted an in-person celebration to honor...

Latino Scholarship Fund banquet in Holyoke honors students making a difference

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Latino Scholarship Fund of Western Massachusetts hosted an in-person celebration to honor this year’s 12 scholarship recipients.

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Two big names in comedy performing at the Mass Mutual Center on Thursday night, Amy Poehler and...

‘Restless Leg’ tour starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler kicks off at MassMutual Center

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two big names in comedy performing at the Mass Mutual Center on Thursday night, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey stopped in Springfield for their “Restless Leg” tour.

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A former construction detail deputy with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department is being...

Former detail deputy accused of masturbating in front of children near Enfield ice cream shop

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A former construction detail deputy with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department is being accused of masturbating in front of children outside an Enfield ice cream shop last week.

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Crews are responding to a car fire on Parker Street in Springfield Thursday evening.

Springfield crews respond to a car fire on Parker Street

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews are responding to a car fire on Parker Street in Springfield Thursday evening.

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Western Mass News is digging deeper as car break-ins continue to impact local areas in western...

Getting Answers: Officials warn residents of car break-ins spike in local areas

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Western Mass News is digging deeper as car break-ins continue to impact local areas in western Massachusetts.

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Town by town is taking you to Westfield, Easthampton and South Hadley.

Town by Town: World War II aircrafts, Easthampton Fire Department grant, local business tour

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Westfield, Easthampton and South Hadley.

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The Massachusetts Senate unveiled a long-awaited $590 million tax relief proposal Thursday as...

Massachusetts Senate unveils a long-awaited $590 million tax relief proposal

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By STEVE LeBLANC
The Massachusetts Senate unveiled a long-awaited $590 million tax relief proposal Thursday as the Democratic-led Senate and House, and Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, work to come up with a final tax-cutting plan

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Man sentenced, after drug trafficking operation in Springfield and Enfield, CT ties to Mexican drug cartel

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Connecticut man was sentenced on Thursday for trafficking cocaine in ties with a Mexican drug cartel in the areas of Enfield and in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Now that President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional measure to block his student loan...

President Biden vetoes congressional effort to block student loan forgiveness

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Now that President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional measure to block his student loan forgiveness program, we wondered things now stand as the pandemic loan payment moratorium is about to end.

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Police seek the public’s help in identifying a break-in suspect in Westfield.

Westfield Police search for a break-in suspect

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police seek the public’s help in identifying a break-in suspect in Westfield.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires having impact on local businesses

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Lingering air quality concerns in western Massachusetts continue to affect local businesses, some more than others.

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Police: Springfield man accused of possessing ghost gun arrested for third time

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man is facing charges after allgedly possessing a large-capacity ghost gun and police note that it’s the suspect’s third arrest.

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Springfield officials concerned over recent violence on Union Street

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Springfield continue to investigate a double murder and they also found themselves the targets of gunfire.

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Springfield Restaurant Week to kick off Friday

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Starting Friday, local eateries across Springfield will be offering tastes of the city as part of Springfield Restaurant Week.

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Former Belchertown police lieutenant pleads guilty, sentenced for secretly videotaping women

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
A former Belchertown police lieutenant, who secretly recorded multiple women without their consent, has pleaded guilty.

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Police continue search in Savoy for Adams stabbing suspect

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities have released the identity of a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing in Adams.

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Big comedic, musical acts set to perform in Springfield this summer

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By David Horwitz and Ryan Trowbridge
MGM Springfield is bringing some of the world’s biggest stars to the MassMutual Center.

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State Police arrest 4 people following Northampton traffic stop

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Four people were arrested after narcotics and firearms were found inside of a car during a traffic stop on Damon Road in Northampton.

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Local residents react as wildfire smoke begins to clear in western Massachusetts

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The local impacts of the Canadian wildfires continue to make headlines as we wrap up the second consecutive day of poor air quality here in western Mass.

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PVTA bus crashes into pole near Bay Street apartments in Springfield

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening.

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Resident calls for the resignation of Easthampton mayor following controversial superintendent search

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The fallout between the Easthampton School Committee and the community continues amidst the controversial superintendent search.

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Town by Town: Tom Cosenzi scholarship, local horse show kicks off, Six Flags daily operation

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:59 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Town by town is taking you to Hadley, West Springfield and Agawam.

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Here’s how to prevent wildfire smoke from coming into your home, cars

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Whether you are at home or in the car, you want to make sure the smoke particles in the air stay outside and away from you.

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Four simple strategies to pay off credit card debt

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Caresse Jackman
Want to be debt-free? Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares four simple strategies from AARP that can reduce your debt and raise your credit score.

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Springfield Police investigating double homicide on Union Street

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in a Springfield apartment building.

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Springfield officials issue air quality advisory

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Officials in Springfield have issued an advisory to the public because of the smoky conditions brought on from wildfires in Canada.

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Wildfire smoke leading to health concerns for vulnerable, elderly populations

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
The smoky conditions from the wildfires in Canada have caused concerns for the elderly population.

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School districts make adjustments to recess, sports due to wildfire smoke

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has posed problems for schools and playing sports in these conditions.

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Springfield Police looking for larceny suspect

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Springfield are asking for your help in finding this suspect.

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Hampden D.A. provides drug forfeiture grants to eight local organizations

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni presented eight local non-profits on Wednesday with community support grants totaling $62,000 at the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club.

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Several high-profile events to take place in Springfield this weekend

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:38 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle and Ryan Trowbridge
A number of high-profile attractions are expected to bring tens of thousands of people to downtown Springfield in the coming days.

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Poor air quality from Canadian wildfires impacting pets as much as their owners

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
The poor air quality conditions in western Massachusetts could have an impact on your pets.

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Canadian wildfire smoke impacting health of local residents

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:45 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The smoke from wildfires in Canada is something that everyone has been talking about the past 24 hours and the smell of the smoke is in the air all throughout western Massachusetts.

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WEATHER LATEST: track the air quality where you are

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Rob Polansky
Air quality has become a concern in recent days as a result of the wildfires in Canada.

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Officers shot at while responding to Springfield shooting call

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating after Springfield police officers were fired upon as they responded to a call.

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Crews battle fire on Liberty Street in Springfield

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:06 AM EDT
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Firefighters in Springfield responded to a fire on Liberty Street early Wednesday.

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House spared after fire burns down barn on Old Warren Rd. in Palmer

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Samantha O'Connor
Crews in Palmer are responding to Old Warren Road Tuesday afternoon for reports of an active structure fire.

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Jewish Federation of Western Mass. awards 48 scholarships to local students

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts’ Springfield Council of Jewish Women awarded 48 scholarships to students in the region.

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Westfield Starfires to face off against Pittsfield Sun in Springfield Summer Classic

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Westfield Starfires announced Tuesday that baseball will be played in Forest Park this summer.

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Northampton police officers working mandatory overtime due to understaffing

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Police officers from the Northampton Police Department are working extremely long hours. We were told that, on a normal day, they could work anywhere from a 12 to 16 hour shift.

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Sister of Molly Bish speaks out as 23rd anniversary of disappearance approaches

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is getting answers on where things stand with the Molly Bish cold case as this week marks 20 years since her remains were found in the woods of Palmer, and 23 years since she went missing in Warren.

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Getting Answers: air quality health risks from Canadian wildfires

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Smoke from over 150 wildfires in Canada has made its way into the United States, prompting an air quality alert in many states, including Massachusetts.

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Worcester County DA provides update on unsolved Molly Bish case

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Bish was working as a lifeguard in Warren at Comins Pond in town before she went missing on June 27, 2000. Western Mass News is getting answers on where things now stand with this case.

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Getting Answers: Canadian wildfires impacting local air quality

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
You could see and even almost taste the smoke in the air from the Canadian wildfires on Tuesday.

Sports

Local golfers, sports business expert react to PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
There was a bombshell in the world of golf on Tuesday as the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf announced.

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Emergency crews hold technical rescue training at Mount Sugarloaf

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Important training played out in Franklin County on Tuesday as members of the Western Massachusetts Technical Rescue Team practiced for an emergency on top of Mount Sugarloaf.

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Police investigating armed robbery at Springfield convenience store

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating an armed robbery in Springfield.

Consumer News

Nearly 90% of adults want to ‘age in place,’ survey finds

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans between the ages of 50 and 80 say they would like to age in the comfort of home. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert from Spectrum Medical about how you can age in place.

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Close call: person nearly struck by lightning in Pelham

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
A person in Pelham was nearly stuck by lightning Tuesday afternoon.

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2 arrested after Springfield Police seize loaded gun during weapons call

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 3:22 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Samantha O'Connor
Two people are facing several firearm charges after Springfield Police responded to a gun threat call on Friday.
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