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Springfield man arrested with loaded gun and drugs

Springfield Police arrest armed suspect after ShotSpotter activation

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
Around 8:50 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of Dawes Street for a ShotSpotter activation. 

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Police investigate four separate skimming issues in Springfield

Police investigate four separate skimming issues in Springfield

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
If you know anything about the suspects on your screen now, the Springfield Police Detective Bureau wants to hear from you.

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Crews respond to house fire on Sargeant St. in Holyoke

Crews respond to house fire on Sargeant St. in Holyoke

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
Crews were quickly able to put out those flames and no one was hurt or displaced.

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DESE commissioner to visit Westfield

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
That event will be at 12:45 p.m.

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Victim in 1986 Lake Pontchartrain Homicide Identified After 38 Years

Significant development to be announced in decades-old homicide

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
Gulluni along with members of the investigative team will address the public on these developments.

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Crews respond to massive fire on Union St. in Southbridge

Crews respond to massive fire on Union St. in Southbridge

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Matt Price and Taylor Smith
Residents nearby have been advised to avoid the area as crews continue their work.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: concerns over heating assistance funding delays

Getting Answers: concerns over heating assistance funding delays

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
On Tuesday, we went to get answers and see if those relying on heating assistance will be out of luck.

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Gov. Healey urging residents to help prevent brush fires

Gov. Healey urging residents to help prevent brush fires

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey held a press conference on Tuesday to update residents on the brush fire containment.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: letters prompt concerns over lead in water

Getting Answers: letters prompt concerns over lead in water

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Chris Pisano and Ryan Trowbridge
The notice indicated the possibility of lead due to old service lines leaching into your faucets

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2 people displaced following Huntington house fire

2 people displaced following Huntington house fire

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
Emergency crews were called to a house fire in Huntington on Tuesday.
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President-elect Trump to meet with President Biden, GOP lawmakers Wednesday

President-elect Trump to meet with President Biden, GOP lawmakers Wednesday

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Josh Rultenberg
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet Wednesday at the White House.

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Violating open burning bans can lead to fines, arrests

Violating open burning bans can lead to fines, arrests

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Several communities have issued bans on outdoor burning amid continued dry conditions and Red Flag Warnings.

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Women injured by fallen tree suing Orange property owner

Women injured by fallen tree suing Orange property owner

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
Three women, who were hit by a fallen tree in Orange over the summer, are heading to court to try and get justice from the property owner, whom they said is responsible for the near-deadly incident.

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Crews from Monson and several other local and state agencies are working to put out a large...

Recent brush fires putting strain on fire departments

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
The recent Red Flag Warnings and brush fires can put a strain on local fire departments.

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Investigation continues into Russell partial building collapse

Investigation continues into Russell partial building collapse

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Several agencies are conducting an investigation after part of a mill in Russell collapsed on Monday.

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Police: man hits State Police cruiser with axe

Police: man hits State Police cruiser with axe

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
When our Western Mass News Crews arrived just before 10 o’clock we could see several police cruisers and crime tape.

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Crews working to repair Holyoke water main break

Crews working to repair Holyoke water main break

Updated: Nov. 12, 2024 at 9:03 AM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Crews are working to repair a water main break in Holyoke.

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2 people injured in Russell partial building collapse

3 people injured in Russell partial building collapse

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 8:16 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Raegan Loughrey
A mill in Russell partially collapsed Monday while people were inside.

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Getting Answers: impact of recent drought on Christmas trees

Getting Answers: impact of recent drought on Christmas trees

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 7:14 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News stopped by a local tree farm and got answers on when the dry conditions could be a cause for concern.

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Fire officials urge caution as brush fire threat continues

Fire officials urge caution as brush fire threat continues

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 5:33 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge
Brush fire concerns continue across the state this week with opening burning bans issued across western Massachusetts.

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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officer.

Incoming Trump administration vows mass deportation once term begins

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Regan Stoddard and Ryan Trowbridge
Immigration continues to headline the Trump Administration and, with his second term in office, he’s vowing to round up nearly 13 million people nationwide.

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Parades, ceremonies pay tribute to nation’s veterans

Parades, ceremonies pay tribute to nation’s veterans

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
There were several events across the region that recognized all of those who fought in our armed forces

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Families of Soldiers’ Home COVID-19 victims hopeful for future veterans care

Families of Soldiers’ Home COVID-19 victims hopeful for future veterans care

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM EST
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
Two women, who lost their fathers after the deadly COVID-19 outbreak in the current home in 2020, remembered their fathers on Monday, while they also remained hopeful for the future.

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Officials, residents concerned for homes amid continued brush fire threat

Residents concerned for homes amid continued brush fire threat

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 3:54 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Ryan Trowbridge
Brush fire concerns continue across the state this week with open burning bans issued across western Massachusetts.

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Sullivan run/walk

Fallen Springfield marine remembered with annual run-walk

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM EST
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By Tyler Beraldi and Ryan Trowbridge
Over the weekend, a local hero was honored in a big way by the community he gave his life to protect.

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Westfield Eagle Scout honors veterans through flag retirement ceremony

Westfield Eagle Scout honors veterans through flag retirement ceremony

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 12:19 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
One Westfield Eagle Scout showed his support for our veterans with a flag retirement ceremony over the weekend.

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ELong veteran art

East Longmeadow art exhibit held to remember those who served

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 12:09 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Norcross House in East Longmeadow hosted ‘Memories of Vietnam,’ an art ceremony in honor of all who have served, over the weekend.

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Spfld non-violence walk

Walk for Nonviolence held in Springfield

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 12:02 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The walk was followed by a rally that featured some guest speakers.

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A person suffered serious injuries in some kind of an incident that happened in Enfield on...

Person found on the side of a road in Enfield with serious injuries

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 11:35 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
A person suffered serious injuries in some kind of an incident that happened in Enfield on Halloween morning.

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A 7,000 square foot home in Norwalk was damaged in a fire on Nov. 11, 2024.

7,000 square foot home burns in Connecticut

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 11:24 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Firefighters battled a fire at a three-story 7,000 foot home in Norwalk early Monday morning.

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1 injured, 1 arrested following Florence shooting

1 injured, 1 arrested following Florence shooting

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 10:45 AM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
One person was injured and another was arrested following a weekend shooting in Florence.

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Veterans Day opened and closed businesses - WFSB

Here‘s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 7:13 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Here’s what was slated to be open and closed on Veterans Day.

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Veterans Day events in Western Mass

Veterans Day events happening in Western Mass

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 6:09 AM EST
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By Matt Price and Taylor Smith
There will also be awards handed out, including veteran of the year and citizen of the year.

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Native American Lifelines of Boston hosted their 2024 Harvest Fest.

Native American Lifelines of Boston hosts 2024 Harvest Fest

Updated: Nov. 10, 2024 at 3:15 PM EST
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By Caleb Cook, Photojournalist: Rick Mora and Tyler Beraldi
Native American Lifelines of Boston hosted their 2024 Harvest Fest.

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City of Bright Nights Ball held at MGM

City of Bright Nights Ball held at MGM

Updated: Nov. 10, 2024 at 3:01 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Rick Mora, Caleb Cook and Tyler Beraldi
On Saturday, the Spirit of Springfield hosted its annual City of Bright Nights Ball in the Aria Ballroom at MGM.

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Popular Music and Veterans program held  at City Library in Springfield

Popular Music and Veterans program held at City Library in Springfield

Updated: Nov. 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Rick Mora, Caleb Cook and Tyler Beraldi
The Popular Music and Veterans program was held at the City Library on Saturday.

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Inaugural Latino Book Fair held at city library

Inaugural Springfield Latino Book Fair held at City Library

Updated: Nov. 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Caleb Cook, Photojournalist: Rick Mora and Tyler Beraldi
7 Arts Latino Foundation hosted their inaugural Springfield Latino Book Fair at the City Library.

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33rd annual Cycle-Smart Northampton Cyclocross race begins

33rd annual Cycle-Smart Northampton Cyclocross race begins

Updated: Nov. 10, 2024 at 2:59 PM EST
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By Caleb Cook, Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson and Tyler Beraldi
The 33rd annual Cycle-Smart Northampton Cyclocross race began on Saturday at Look Park.

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Fire at MGM restaurant forces evacuation

Fire at MGM restaurant forces evacuation

Updated: Nov. 9, 2024 at 7:04 PM EST
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By Tyler Beraldi and Rick Mora
On Saturday evening, fire crews were active at a hotel on MGM Way in Springfield.

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Multiple brush fires burn across western Mass on Friday

Multiple brush fires burn across western Mass on Friday

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 11:11 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt White and Tyler Beraldi
Multiple brush fires burned across our region, including Northfield and Holyoke. This just a day after yesterday’s brush fire shut down the Mass Pike in Chicopee.

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Erin Maguire set to bring the laughs at Roar! Comedy Club

Erin Maguire set to bring the laughs at Roar! Comedy Club

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 7:24 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Tyler Beraldi
Tickets are now on sale now for an unforgettable night of humor at Roar! Comedy club, at MGM Springfield, where some of the nation’s best stand-up comedians perform on a regular basis.

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Crews work to extinguish brush fire on South Street in Holyoke

Crews work to extinguish brush fire on South Street in Holyoke

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 5:14 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt White and Tyler Beraldi
In Holyoke, crews are on-scene battling a brush fire in the area of South Street

Consumer Reports

Experts discuss how to save money on funeral expenses

Experts discuss how to save money on funeral expenses

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM EST
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By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports explains why you don’t have to break the bank to have a meaningful farewell.

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Springfield non-profit seeking donations for Thanksgiving meal distributions

Springfield non-profit seeking donations for Thanksgiving meal distributions

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away and that means it’s time to give back. One local non-profit is looking for help, so they can fulfill their annual Thanksgiving distribution.

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Brush fire burns several acres in Northfield

Brush fire burns several acres in Northfield

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Matt Price
Crews from several Franklin County communities are working to put out a brush fire.

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Brush fire smoke could cause health problems for some

Brush fire smoke could cause health problems for some

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 3:47 PM EST
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By Chris Pisano and Ryan Trowbridge
Aside from the obvious damage and destruction from brush fires, there’s also a harmful health aspect related to the fires: all the smoke.

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Stop and Shop

Stop and Shop resolves pharmacy technical issues

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 1:27 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Technical issues that impacted pharmacy services at one Massachusetts-based grocer have been resolved.

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Crews work to repair Chicopee gas leak

Crews work to repair Chicopee gas leak

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 1:02 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A reported gas leak has closed a portion of one Chicopee roadway.

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Chicopee Police stepping up patrols to combat speeding concerns

Chicopee Police stepping up patrols to combat speeding concerns

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 12:49 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
Chicopee Police reported Friday that speeding has continued to be a major complaint from residents across the city.

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Southwick Police searching for larceny suspects

Southwick Police searching for larceny suspects

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 10:49 AM EST
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By Liam Murphy
The Southwick Police Department is asking your help identifying these two theft suspects.
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