WHATELY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to show support and raise awareness about the fastest-growing developmental disability.

SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - After the passing of her father, a South Hadley woman needed her mom more than ever, and, when things got hard, they didn't leave each other's side.

WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A brave second grader in Westfield is getting the surprise of a lifetime this week.

SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Claudia Breitung is a fiery, motivated 10-year-old, whose quick thinking recently helped deter an emergency in South Hadley.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Alan Root is turning 96 this year. A Marine Corps veteran wounded in World War II, he's lost most of his mobility preventing him from doing some of his favorite …

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- This week, our Big Y Surprise Squad is honoring a loyal wife and proud mother who's working hard to overcome the biggest hardship of her life after her husb…

LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A single mom of two boys from Longmeadow has been battling breast cancer now for ten years

WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A true team player hit quite the milestone in his basketball career this year and his entire school wants to thank him.

Chilly temps and more winter weather on the way means a lot of families are enjoying February break indoors.

HAMPDEN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Valentine's Day is a time for romance and roses and our Surprise Squad has quite the combo this week.