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Bright Nights Ball at MGM Springfield

MGM Springfield hosts annual Bright Nights Ball

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
The black tie event took place within the casino’s Aria ballroom, filled with lovely floral arrangements.

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Unattended death prompts investigation in Palmer

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
Officials were made aware of an unresponsive person lying down

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Baystate’s integration with Mercy leaves some patient concerns over wait times

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:56 PM EST
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
Over ten hours in the emergency room, that’s how long one woman said she waited at Baystate Mercy Hospital.

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Rock 102's Mayflower Marathon at the Springfield Thunderbirds

Rock 102’s morning show hosts appear at Thunderbirds game for Mayflower Marathon

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM EST
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
If you’re heading to a Springfield Thunderbirds game before the end of the month you’ll want to make sure you bring your jersey, your team spirit, and food donations.

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Boston College guard Money Williams (0) drives to the basket against UMass forward Dwayne...

Money Williams scores 35 and Boston College beats UMass 71-55 in Commonwealth Classic at TD Garden

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Money Williams had 35 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Boston College beat Massachusetts 71-55 on Friday in the Commonwealth Classic at TD Garden.

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Deadly Montgomery Street crash in Chicopee

Lawsuit filed after devastating 2023 crash in Chicopee

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
A crash in Chicopee killed a 13-year-old back in 2023. A new lawsuit claims it should never have happened.

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East Longmeadow residents notice a spike in mail theft

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 5:48 PM EST
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By Colleen Hill and Mark Gardyna
Nearly a dozen envelopes found ripped open along an East Longmeadow sidewalk have one woman concerned about her neighbors’ mail

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Connecticut gas prices trend down

Connecticut gas prices trend down

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM EST
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By Owen Kingsley
Gas prices are trending down in Connecticut, with a gallon available for under $4 on the Berlin Turnpike as of Friday afternoon.

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Staff at Mullins Center get ready for another season of hoops and skates

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM EST
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By David Germain and Mark Gardyna
As the UMass Minutemen basketball teams and ice hockey team start their seasons — the Mullins Center will be booked and busy this winter.

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A Florence man will be sentenced later this month after being convicted shooting his wife.

Florence man convicted of multiple charges in shooting of wife

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Florence man will be sentenced later this month after being convicted shooting his wife.
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Holyoke man found guilty in 2022 murder

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Holyoke man will be sentenced next week after being convicted in connection with a 2022 murder.

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Authorities are looking for the public’s help as they investigate several outdoor fires in...

Suspect held without bail in string of Holyoke fires

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM EST
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By David Germain and Sloane Wick
Suspect accused of setting multiple fires, including occupied tent.

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New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) catches a pass during the first half...

Patriots RB Henderson reveals he is in the hospital for neurological symptoms

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
While the tests results have been what he called “reassuring” in coming back positive, the cause of the medical condition remains unknown

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A man was killed and a woman was seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Ashford, according...

Agawam man dies in Connecticut crash

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 12:24 PM EST
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By Rob Polansky and Ryan Trowbridge
A man was killed and a woman was seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Ashford, according to state police.

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Chick-fil-A and Sergio's Go opened restaurants at Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks, the CAA said.

Chick-fil-A, Sergio’s Go restaurants open at Bradley Airport

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Two restaurants opened at Bradley International Airport, officials announced on Friday.

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Western Massachusetts emergency medical services veteran served department until 2022

Former Southampton EMS Coordinator Rob Moore dies at 73

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM EST
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By David Germain and Sloane Wick
Western Massachusetts emergency medical services veteran served department until 2022

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More school districts are making decisions about mask requirements with the statewide school...

Chicopee officials float school redistricting to cut costs

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM EST
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Chicopee City Councilors are opening a new debate over school boundaries and busing, as transportation costs for the district have doubled

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Olympia Drive Amherst Fire

Students reflect one year after inferno in Amherst

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM EST
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
Saturday will mark one year since the devastating fire at Olympia Place in Amherst that left hundreds of students displaced

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Months after new firearm licensing requirements, instructors deal with conflicting instructions

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM EST
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By Sloane Wick and Mark Gardyna
Some instructors even say they’re still confused about the rules.

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Springfield man sentenced for 2023 deadly shooting

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM EST
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By Hanna Guidry and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for a 2023 shooting that killed one man and wounded another.

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Pekin will host Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Week 0 football play after Davis County...

Student athletes, coaches left in shock with Gillette Stadium no longer hosting state championships

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Mark Gardyna
Like every school, teams have expectations to play hard, have fun, and even make it to their respective state tournaments.

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Fall foliage 2022

After fierce opposition, Mass. officials withdraw Quabbin water draw proposal

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM EST
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By Colleen Hill and Mark Gardyna
For people living nearby, this resource is a treasure they have protected for generations.

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East Longmeadow rotary

East Longmeadow to plan redesign of notorious rotary

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
For years, a seven-way rotary in East Longmeadow has caused headaches and confused drivers

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FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, celebrates with Rob Gronkowski after the...

Kraft to miss Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Gronkowski’s addition to the team’s hall follows Julian Edelman in 2025, Tom Brady in 2024 and current coach Mike Vrabel in 2023.

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Authorities are looking for the public’s help as they investigate several outdoor fires in...

Authorities investigate six outdoor fires in Holyoke

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Raegan Loughrey
Authorities are looking for the public’s help as they investigate

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Investigations into four shootings over the summer in Pittsfield led authorities to uncover a...

9 arrested after shooting investigations uncover alleged drug operation

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 1:22 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Investigations into four shootings over the summer in Pittsfield led authorities to uncover a suspected drug trafficking operation

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No one was hurt after a bus carrying several children collided with a car in Leverett Thursday...

Crash involving school bus, vehicle under investigation in Leverett

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
No one was hurt after a bus carrying several children collided with a car in Leverett Thursday morning.

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Parenting Playbook: How to keep phones out of kids hands

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:13 AM EST
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By Western Mass News staff
In response to a viewer question, Susan Goodman sits down with an AIC Psychology professor to figure out how to get your kids off their phones and present in the real world.

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William Watson III broke loose for a 13-yard touchdown run in overtime to give Massachusetts a...

Watson’s 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 8:37 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
William Watson III broke loose for a 13-yard touchdown run in overtime to give Massachusetts a 31-30 victory over Ball State on Wednesday night.

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Holyoke Police Rivera arrest

Holyoke Police arrest drug dealer on arrest warrant

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM EST
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By Mark Gardyna
Officers with the department had arrested a suspect with an active warrant on drug trafficking charges.

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Springfield Elks Veteran of the Year

Springfield Elks lodger honors their Veteran of the Year

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM EST
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
It was Veterans’ Remembrance Night at the Springfield Elks Lodge

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Flock camera in Jackson near Porter and Cooper Streets

Springfield officials discuss possibility of removing Flock cameras from city

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM EST
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
That meeting included city officials but also passionate advocates against surveillance technology.

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Ballots.

Towns across western Mass. continue counting ballots with high turnout

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM EST
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
Here in the Baystate, large crowds hit the polls to make their voices heard.

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Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Congressman Richard Neal and Governor Charlie Baker were on hand...

Congressman Neal reacts to overwhelming Democratic victory in midterm elections

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM EST
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By Madison Lisowski and Mark Gardyna
Congressman Neal said lawmakers now have an obligation to deliver on that public mandate

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Following the success of ballot question 6, how will conservation efforts be funded?

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
The sales tax you pay on hiking boots and kayaks is about to go somewhere new.

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Some Western Massachusetts residents are buying tickets ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing.

Lottery players hope for share of $835 million Powerball jackpot

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
Some Western Massachusetts residents are buying tickets ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing.

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Voters in Enfield chose to move forward with a school construction project, Patch reported....

Enfield voters approve $511 million school construction proposal, unofficial results show

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Voters in Enfield chose to move forward with a school construction project, Patch reported.

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Anthony Federline, the stepfather of Eve Rogers, is expected in court Wednesday on charges...

Stepfather accused of sexually assaulting Enfield girl found dead is due in court

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 11:07 AM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Anthony Federline, the stepfather of Eve Rogers, is expected in court Wednesday on charges that he sexually assaulted her.

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Democrat Maura Healey won election Tuesday as governor of Massachusetts, defeating Republican...

MAP: How Massachusetts voted in the race for governor

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 8:38 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Democrat Maura Healey won election Tuesday as governor of Massachusetts, defeating Republican Michael Minogue.

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One person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a late-night collision between a...

One seriously injured in overnight Springfield crash involving car, motorcycle

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 7:24 AM EST
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By David Germain and Susan Goodman
One person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a late-night collision between a car and a motorcycle in Springfield.

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Officials said an unattended outdoor fire spread to the home, which lacked working smoke alarms

5 displaced, 1 hospitalized following 2-alarm house fire in Orange

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 7:15 AM EST
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By David Germain
Officials said an unattended outdoor fire spread to the home, which lacked working smoke alarms

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Sen. Chris Murphy recovering after stroke, chief of staff says

Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering stroke, chief of staff says

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 9:59 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Cierra Jordan, Owen Kingsley and Quinn Pramberger
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, suffered a stroke on Saturday and was sent to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring, according to a statement from his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt.

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U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., speaks after winning the Democratic nomination during a...

Edward Markey wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Massachusetts

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Democrat Ed Markey won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Massachusetts, defeating Republican John Deaton.

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Mental health evaluation ordered for man accused of assaulting police officer

Mental health evaluation ordered for man accused of assaulting police officer

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey and Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
On Monday afternoon, the man was allegedly involved in a violent encounter with police near Armory and Cleveland streets

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Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin is addressing reports of long lines at...

Massachusetts officials respond to reports of long polling place wait times

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin is addressing reports of long lines at some polling locations across the state.

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Congressman Richard Neal projected to win re-election, serve 20th term

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM EST
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By Ben Goodman and Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
Congressman Neal takes aim at President Donald Trump’s policies

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2026 Midterms Governor

Governor Maura Healey projected to win second term in office

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST
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By Madison Lisowski , Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini and Patrick Fergus
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is projected to win a second term in office

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Voters across the Commonwealth decide key state and federal races alongside a proposal to...

Western Mass voters head to polls

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 7:43 AM EST
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By Matt Price and David Germain
Voters across the Commonwealth decide key state and federal races alongside a proposal to repeal recreational cannabis

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Springfield's Forest Park sign

Florence Bank donates $5k to help bring back Forest Park train

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 10:15 PM EST
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By Hanna Guidry
The new train is expected to start running next year

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Police investigating serious crash on Route 10

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM EST
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By Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
Police are investigating a serious crash that shut down a large portion of Route 10 Monday evening.
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