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Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, East Longmeadow, and Longmeadow.

There is good news for pet owners in western Massachusetts as a new veterinary care center is set to open in Northampton.

Authorities have identified two people who were found dead in a Springfield home over the weekend.

A Chicopee man is asking for your help to find four dirt bikes that were stolen from his garage last week.

On Wednesday, Western Mass News traveled to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, to get the latest on travel impacts caused by Hurricane Ian.

A Southampton native, who now lives in Florida, is working to keep a large group of senior citizens protected in the midst of Hurricane Ian.

Dozens of people and their dogs turned out for a drive-thru parvovirus vaccine clinic in Springfield on Wednesday.

On September 30th, no restrictions will be in place.

Most flights to and from Florida were on hold Wednesday, but some travelers into Bradley International Airport were lucky enough to arrive safely just hours before airports in the Sunshine State closed in preparation for the storm.

People receiving SNAP food assistance in the state will see a 12-percent increase in benefits starting October 1.

Wednesday was Salute to Agawam Day at The Big E.

Musician John Waite, perhaps best known for his 1984 hit “Missing You,” is performing at The Big E on October 2.

Tuesday marked Salute to Chicopee Day at The Big E.

Step back in time to a 19th century village at The Big E by visiting the Storrowton Village Museum.

The American Cancer Society reports that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death making up almost a quarter of all cancer deaths.

Crews from Chicopee’s Department of Public Works are working to repair a water main break.

One person transported to a local hospital after crashing into a utility pole.

Structure fire in Pittsfield enduring $10,000 in damages.

Western Mass News is getting answers on why so many are turning to home-sharing stays like Airbnbs rather than hotels.

An employee of a Northampton nursing home is on an unpaid leave of absence Tuesday night, accused of sexually abusing a child.

Police in Bernardston responded to an accident on Church Street, or Route 10, following an accident involving a bicyclist Tuesday afternoon.

The crash took place just after 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, and Westfield Police said that speed was a factor.

According to police, Northampton officers and members of the department’s detective bureau were investigating what they call a common scam in the northeast region.

Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, Agawam, and Westfield.

People in Agawam are upset that youth groups are not allowed to participate in the Agawam Day parade at the Big E this year.

Western Mass News is getting answers after a viewer reached out with questions about the road construction project on Western Avenue in Westfield.

Right now, that school is using the parking lot for their staff, as well as family pick up and drop off.

Western Mass News is getting answers after recent complaints were made to our newsroom and on social media about long wait times at hospital emergency rooms in our area.

On Saturday, a man was captured on a surveillance camera, damaging a digital price sign at a Westfield gas station.

People who use oil to heat their homes may be in store for a more expensive upcoming winter season.