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Each round included 4 aircrafts. We stopped by to learn more about the process.

Airdrop training held at Westover Air Reserve Base Wednesday

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
Each round included 4 aircrafts. We stopped by to learn more about the process.

Local

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, we’re getting answers on how this will...

Westover Air Reserve Base prepares for possible government shutdown

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, we’re getting answers on how this will impact our local military.

News

Shortly after closing arguments ended, a judge found Miguel Rodriguez guilty of kidnapping and...

Couple who helped rescue 11-year-old kidnapping victim react to guilty verdict

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ty Coney
Shortly after closing arguments ended, a judge found Miguel Rodriguez guilty of kidnapping and raping a young girl back in 2020.

Local

Town by Town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

Town by Town: Breast Cancer Awareness, MCAS success

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ty Coney
Town by Town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

Local

Westfield State University students, faculty, and staff received an unexpected email this week...

Westfield State University changes COVID-19 attendance policy

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey
Westfield State University students, faculty, and staff received an unexpected email this week regarding class attendance.

Local

The series celebrates achievements by women leaders.

Springfield Technical Community College holds ‘We the Women’ speaker series

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Ty Coney
The series celebrates achievements by women leaders.

Local

This current trial began on September 6 with closing arguments wrapping up on Wednesday.

Law professor explains important case notes as Cara Rintala trial awaits a verdict

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ty Coney
This current trial began on September 6 with closing arguments wrapping up on Wednesday.

News

Grant to help bring update to Boys and Girls Club Family in Springfield

Grant to help bring update to Boys and Girls Club Family in Springfield

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
A critical community center in Springfield received a big boost on Wednesday as the city looks to make the streets safer for teens amid ongoing gun violence.

News

Miguel Angel Rodriguez

Man convicted in 2020 kidnapping and rape of Springfield girl

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Maria Wilson and Ryan Trowbridge
A verdict has been reached in the trial of a man accused of kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old Springfield girl in 2020.

News

Arraignment held for suspect accused of hitting, dragging state trooper on I-91

Arraignment held for suspect accused of hitting, dragging state trooper on I-91

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Mat Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
After two days of rescheduled arraignment dates, the driver accused of hitting and dragging a Massachusetts state trooper in Holyoke last week made an appearance in court Wednesday morning.
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Teen struck by truck in Turners Falls

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The teen was taken to Baystate Medical Center and the driver of the truck remained on the scene.

News

Westfield Police to launch new approach to help drivers address minor car issues

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A broken taillight is a common occurrence for many drivers, but it could result in a fine during standard traffic stop. However, one local police department is taking a different approach.

News

Closing arguments heard in fourth murder trial for Cara Rintala

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
A jury has heard the closing arguments in the Cara Rintala murder trial.

Big E

The Front Porch offers place to explore first time foods at The Big E

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E has been in existence for over a century and every year, more businesses are vying for a coveted spot on the fairgrounds, including food vendors.

News

Westfield Police seeking suspect accused of using fake ID at banks

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Westfield are asking for you help in identifying a suspect.

News

Katy Perry joins Peppa Pig

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Rob Polansky
Superstar Katy Perry is joining the cast of the hit children’s show Peppa Pig.

News

Police search for suspicious vehicle stopping by driveways in Montgomery area

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Montgomery Police are searching for a vehicle near Pitcher Street stopping in people’s driveways.

News

Agawam officials hold meeting on decision to change school name

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:36 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A school committee meeting was held on Monday evening in Agawam.

News

‘We need a comprehensive plan’: Springfield leaders speak out on weekend shooting

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:17 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Springfield teen is dead following a shooting inside an apartment building over the weekend, raising the city’s record murder rate even higher.

News

City councilors plan to implement safety measures for dangerous street in Agawam

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
People who live along Mill Street told us drivers speed up and down the busy roadway which creates a dangerous situation for anyone trying to cross the street near the high school, and others trying to pull out onto the road.

News

Getting Answers: Local pediatrician weighs in on nation-wide shortage of amoxicillin

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A nation-wide amoxicillin shortage has pediatricians and parents concerned. We’re getting answers from a local doctor on what he is causing this shortage.

News

Town by Town: Tania Barber Learning Institute unveiling, ‘Driving for the Cure’ event, job fair

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, Longmeadow, and Holyoke.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: concerns over busy East Longmeadow intersection

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A viewer reached out to our newsroom to express concerns over a highly traveled intersection in East Longmeadow.

News

Police: teen dead, 3 suspects arrested following Springfield shooting

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place earlier this week in Springfield.

News

Suspect arrested in connection with August murder in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A suspect is in custody in connection with a murder last month in Springfield.

News

Agawam residents claim drivers creating hazardous conditions on Mill Street

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:17 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Western Mass News is getting answers as people in Agawam voice their concern over drivers speeding down Mill Street near the Agawam High School sports complex.

Big E

The Big E looking to reunite hundreds of lost items with their rightful owners

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
The Big E is known for a good time and fairgoers can easily get wrapped up in the day and leave some personal belongings behind.

News

Chicopee farm begins Christmas tree tagging season

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
We just entered the fall season, but Christmas is coming early in Chicopee as hundreds pick their Christmas trees ahead of the winter season.

News

Springfield Police locate missing Pennsylvania man

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Springfield have located a missing man from Pennsylvania.

News

Arraignment delayed for suspect accused of injuring trooper on I-91 in Holyoke

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By Mike Agogliati and Ryan Trowbridge
There has been another delay in the case of the man accused of injuring a Massachusetts state trooper on I-91 in Holyoke.

News

Emergency water main repairs to impact some Springfield customers

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:11 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Some Springfield water customers may see their service interrupted Tuesday because of some emergency water main repair work.

Getting Answers

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
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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

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:04 PM EDT
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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.

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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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

Claim your free COVID tests starting today

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
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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

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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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

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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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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: Chicopee Police self defense classes, EV charging stations, Majestic Theater screening

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
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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

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:05 PM EDT
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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.

Sports

Referee shortage having impact on high school sports

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
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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: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
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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: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
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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: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:55 PM EDT
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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.
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