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Getting Answers

Almost two months after lightning struck and fire erupted at the health science building at...

AIC students, staff continue to adapt following fire at health science building

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Almost two months after lightning struck and fire erupted at the health science building at American International College, the school is still picking up the pieces as students return back to campus.

News

It’s the start of the second full week of the Big E. But rainy conditions throughout the...

‘Even in the rain, people come out’: Weekend downpours impact attendance at the Big E

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It’s the start of the second full week of the Big E. But rainy conditions throughout the weekend and into Monday deterred many people from making the trip to West Springfield, but that didn’t stop everyone.

News

It’s salute to Springfield Day down at the Big E, the city of firsts being honored at the...

Fairgoers celebrate ‘Salute to Springfield Day’ with parade at the Big E

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It’s the start of the second full week of the Big E. But rainy conditions throughout the weekend and into Monday deterred many people from making the trip to West Springfield, but that didn’t stop everyone.

News

FILE - COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result are photographed in New York,...

Claim your free COVID tests starting today

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky and Olivia Schueller
Connecticut health officials urged residents to claim free COVID-19 tests from the federal government.

News

City leaders are putting a new initiative in place to keep kids safe from gun violence in...

‘We are building leaders’: Free city pass program aims to help teens access community centers

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
City leaders are putting a new initiative in place to keep kids safe from gun violence in Springfield. Universal city passes will soon be handed out so teens can access community centers across their city.

News

The law enforcement community here in western Massachusetts and beyond is breathing a sigh of...

Officials highlight importance of officer safety after trooper injured, dragged on highway

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The law enforcement community here in western Massachusetts and beyond is breathing a sigh of relief that a Massachusetts State trooper is safe after being hit and dragged by a car during an attempted traffic stop in Holyoke last Friday.

News

Town by town is taking you to Holyoke, West Springfield and Chicopee.

Town by Town: Chicopee Police self defense classes, EV charging stations, Majestic Theater screening

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Holyoke, West Springfield and Chicopee.

News

Arraignment delayed for man accused of hitting, dragging state trooper on I-91

Arraignment delayed for man accused of hitting, dragging state trooper on I-91

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago and Ryan Trowbridge
A traffic stop gone wrong on Friday turned into an hours-long manhunt after a state trooper was dragged by a car on I-91 north.

Big E

Rainy weather putting damper on Big E attendance

Rainy weather putting damper on Big E attendance

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s been two full weeks into The Big E with only two days of record-high attendance numbers.

Getting Answers

Springfield community centers to issue free passes to help combat gun violence

Springfield community centers to issue free passes to help combat gun violence

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s new action in Springfield to combat gun violence and keep young people off the streets.
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Sports

Referee shortage having impact on high school sports

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A referee shortage is impacting high school sports across the country and we’re seeing the effects in western Massachusetts.

News

Easthampton using $1.5 million in grant funding to hire more firefighters

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
The city of Easthampton is using federal dollars to hire more firefighters.

News

Springfield woman arrested on gun charges following traffic stop

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield woman was arrested and a loaded gun was seized following a traffic stop Saturday evening.

News

Bernardston Police looking for SUV seen at several home break-ins

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
An SUV stolen out of Vermont has been spotted at a house break-in in Bernardston.

Local

Six Bricks Cannabis Dispensary celebrates one year anniversary

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 9:32 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Six Brick’s Cannabis Dispensary marking an accomplishment, one year of business.

News

‘Will Bike 4 Food’ event supplies meals for communities in need

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Matt White and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Bike riders with the help of the Western Mass Food Bank did their part to help end food insecurity in our area.

Local

Fright Fest begins at Six Flags New England

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ty Coney
Fright Fest runs weekends and select days through Sunday, November 5.

Local

Vermont day held at the Big E on Saturday

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt White and Ty Coney
The celebration is held each year on the second Saturday of the fair. Saturday, there were 29 different Vermont vendors, set up inside and around the historic Vermont building.

Local

2nd Annual Kevin Shippy Basketball Tournament held at the Hall of Fame

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ty Coney
It was all in memory of Kevin Shippy, who tragically lost his life in a car accident in 2021.

Local

Man who dragged state trooper in Holyoke given multiple charges

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
After an hours-long search, 45-year-old Michael J. Williams Jr. of Greenfield was found by a K-9 unit and taken into custody.

News

‘I’m just so thrilled’: Hundreds come out to support Run Billy Run 5K fundraiser

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 2:34 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Matt White and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The rain didn’t stop runners on Saturday from participating in the “Run Billy Run” 5K race in Holyoke.

Local

After state trooper is hospitalized during traffic stop, how can and do police stay safe

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:34 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Ty Coney
After a traffic stop ended with one state trooper sent to the hospital, we took a look at a local police department’s policies and procedures for when an officer pulls someone over.

News

Crews respond to fire at UMass Amherst lab building

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A fire broke out in a research lab on the campus of UMass Amherst just before noon on Friday.

News

Suspect in custody after trooper struck along I-91 north in Holyoke

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Ty Coney and Ryan Trowbridge
One person is in custody after a trooper was struck on I-91 in Holyoke.

Getting Answers

Advancements in local anesthesia helping heart surgery patients

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Heart issues, like AFib, impact many people, but now a medical breakthrough with a common medical procedure is making news locally.

News

Eversource volunteer crews help clean-up Connecticut River

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
The Connecticut River is looking nicer after some much-needed clean-up by Eversource volunteer crews.

News

Killer Queen to perform at MGM Springfield’s Aria Ballroom

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Killer Queen, a tribute band to the world-famous Queen, is making a long-awaited return to MGM Springfield this weekend.

News

Over $100 million in funding announced for East-West rail project

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Governor Maura Healey was back in western Massachusetts on Friday and joined Congressman Richard Neal and others in Springfield to announce new funding for the East-West rail project.

News

2 men suspected in ‘organized retail crime spree’ arrested in Holyoke

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two New York men are facing several charges after investigators said they tried to steal thousands of dollars of merchandise from a Holyoke supermarket.

Big E

New Hampshire Day celebrated at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Friday was a great day to celebrate the Granite State.

News

MGM Springfield hosts community job fair, looks to hire 200 people

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
MGM Springfield held a job fair on Tuesday evening at the Rebecca Johnson School on Catharine Street.

News

Suspect arrested in Puerto Rico in connection with Holyoke homicide

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:41 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A suspect is under arrest after a homicide this summer in Holyoke.

Local

East Longmeadow meets about new high school plans after smoke delays school day

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ty Coney
“This is going to affect a lot of fixed-income seniors who have no disposable income left,” said another East Longmeadow resident.

News

Local woman helping get diapers to families in need

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge
It’s Diaper Needs Awareness Week and one local resident is holding a donation drive to help mothers and families across western Massachusetts.

Local

SAG-AFTRA strike held in Northampton as negotiations continue

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ty Coney
This isn’t just a “Hollywood” issue, local SAG-AFTRA members are here in Northampton joining in the fight.

Local

Two illegal firearms, multiple types of drugs seized from a suspect out on bail

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Ty Coney
For the past several months, Springfield Police FIU detectives have been conducting an illegal firearms investigation with Ethan Fitzgerald as a suspect.

Local

COVID-19 cases climb in Springfield as the fall season approaches

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ty Coney
It’s on many people’s minds around western Mass.

Local

Town by Town: Elks Lodge Fundraiser, School Award, Block Party

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Northampton, Springfield, and Amherst.

News

Trial underway for man accused in 2020 Springfield kidnapping

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The trial is underway for the man accused of kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old girl in Springfield in January 2020.

News

Massachusetts bans purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Ryan Trowbridge and The Associated Press
Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Thursday that she says will make Massachusetts the first state to ban the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies.

News

Gov. Healey helps celebrate Massachusetts Day at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Thursday was about one state and one state only at The Big E.

Big E

Massachusetts building highlights some of the best of the Bay State

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Take an inside look at some of what’s being offered inside the Massachusetts building throughout The Big E.

News

Crews respond to school bus crash on New Ludlow Road in Granby

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Mike Agogliati
Police and fire crews responded to a school bus crash in Granby Thursday morning.

News

Police investigating threat made against Mahar Regional School District

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Police are investigating a threat made against the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District.

Getting Answers

DESE approves updates to state’s health and physical education curriculum

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers after Governor Maura Healy’s framework for an updated health and physical education curriculum at Massachusetts public school students was unanimously approved this week.

News

State senator reacts to recent cluster of COVID-19 cases at Holyoke Veterans’ Home

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:15 AM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ryan Trowbridge
In the spring of 2020, a coronavirus outbreak at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home claimed the lives of 84 veterans.

News

1 person injured in two-car crash in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash in Springfield Wednesday night.

News

Crews battle car fire on Boston Road in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:19 AM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews responded to a car fire on Boston Road in Springfield on Wednesday.

News

Fire on Fairmount Street in Springfield under investigation

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:15 AM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Fire Department responded to Fairmount Street for car fire around 3:30 a.m. Thursday.

News

I-91 north reopen after overnight crash near Longmeadow

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:10 AM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
All lanes of I-91 north were closed early Thursday morning as crews were on-scene for a car crash at the state line.
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