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Ware Old Poor Farm Road tree hits house

Tree falls on top of house in Ware

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
During the coastal storm on Saturday, a tree fell on a house out on Old Poor Farm Road in Ware.

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Changes have arrived at Bradley International Airport as it relates to security screenings at...

Airports sees delays and cancelations with September nor’easter

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
Western Mass News has reached out to both the Connecticut Airport Authority and the Massport for their official numbers

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Downed utility wires causes fire in Orange

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
Officials with the Orange Fire Department said that emergency crews responded to a tree knocking down utility wires

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Weekend Nor’easter could disrupt travel, Big E plans

Weekend Nor’easter could disrupt travel, Big E plans

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Patrick Fergus and Ryan Trowbridge
Travelers across the region are preparing for gusty winds and heavy rain as a nor’easter could affect weekend plans, including trips through local transit hubs and visits to The Big E.

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WGGB Traffic Alert

Street in downtown Springfield to close for sewer maintenance

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
If you regularly drive through Springfield, you’ll see a key downtown street shut down next week for sewer work.

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Dwight Street Extension building collapse

Mayor Sarno seeks additional funding after cyberattack, macroburst

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno renewed calls for financial help from the state after last month’s macroburst.

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Springfield School Committee approves revised schedule after cyberattack

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The cyberattack forced Springfield Public Schools to close for 4 days, and with state law requiring 180 school days, a calendar update was necessary.

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A weeklong adoption event is currently underway at Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption...

TJO to host adopt-a-thon as shelter hits animal capacity

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM EDT
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By David Germain and Mark Gardyna
A local animal shelter is sounding the alarm, saying they have officially hit “max capacity.”

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The main risks Tuesday and Wednesday will be damaging, straight-line winds; heavy rain and hail

A nor’easter this early? Western Mass News Meteorologist Liam Murphy explains

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Chris Pisano and Mark Gardyna
With a nor’easter bearing down on New England on Friday, western Mass. Is preparing for a stormy weekend.

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abandoned dogs in Longmeadow

Police looks for person that abandoned dogs in Longmeadow

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Danae Holmes and Mark Gardyna
Longmeadow Police look to identify the person who abandoned 3 small dogs on Tuesday night.
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Montague Police station door

Police search for suspects after several buildings vandalized

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Amanda Martin-Ryan and Mark Gardyna
Montague Police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating who’s behind an early morning vandalism

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McCray's Farm sign in South Hadley

Local farms adjust to early nor’easter during fall season

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
Our team coverage now turns to the fields as farmers brace themselves and their crops.

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Three arrested in connection with shooting in Springfield

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Mark Gardyna
Police in Springfield said they’ve arrested 3 men in connection to a shooting on Thursday afternoon.

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One arrested after accidentally shooting gun near The Big E

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Mark Gardyna
One man has been arrested as police are seeking criminal charges against another after they said a gun accidentally went off near The Big E

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Springfield Federal Court

Amherst man pleads guilty to making online threats

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Mark Gardyna
A 24-year-old Amherst man pleaded guilty in Springfield Federal Court this week.

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Timofey Gavrilyuk missing

Westfield Police searches for missing man

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Mark Gardyna
Massachusetts State Police along with the Westfield Police Department announced that they’re on the lookout for a missing man.

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Peter Pan Bus Line signs at Union Station

Transit centers grapple with slowdown as nor’easter approaches New England

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
Western Mass News was at Union Station with Friday’s weather conditions and how officials are preparing.

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The Big E sky view 2026

Undeterred fairgoers, vendors brace for September nor’easter at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
The Big E is in full swing, but Mother Nature might be trying to rain on the parade.

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West Nile Virus human cases climb in MA

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM EDT
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By Jessica Michalski
On Friday, state health officials announced additional human cases

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The issue is leaving drivers without advance notice when CSX freight trains are crossing or...

Railroad Crossing lights in West Springfield working again

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
A positive update out of West Springfield.

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Celebrating the City of Firsts at The Big E.

Agriculture takes spotlight on The Big E’s Massachusetts Day

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The Big E was all about the Baystate

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Bill Galvin early voting

Sec. of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin visits Springfield to promote early voting

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin was in Springfield to talk about ballots

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Villa Rose in Ludlow

Local restaurant takes to blasting dine-and-dashers on social media following Nadim’s controversy

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
For small restaurant owners and servers, a single unpaid bill hits much deeper

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Heating oil price concerns

Homeowners brace for skyrocketing heating oil costs at start of cold season

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
The price of heating your home with oil has nearly doubled since last winter

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Eversource and National Grid

Eversource, National Grid begin preps ahead of weekend coastal storm

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
Major utility companies here in Massachusetts said they’re taking steps for a fast response to power outages.

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FILE - Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs during "Ed Sheeran's Play: Live from New York"...

Ticketmaster opens refund option for Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said Thursday that refunds would be allowed for those who purchased tickets to Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows through Ticketmaster.

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Vendors say foot traffic and sales have varied this year as The Big E heads into a weekend...

Big E vendors report mixed sales ahead of rainy weekend

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Vendors say foot traffic and sales have varied this year as The Big E heads into a weekend forecast of heavy rain in western Massachusetts.

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Sea Lions at The Big E

Sea lion show at The Big E causes controversy among fairgoers

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Mark Gardyna
Complaints about a sea lion show at The Big E triggered an official investigation.

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After operating at The Big E for 20 years, Opa-Opa Brewing Company is serving customers from a...

Opa-Opa Brewing opens taproom after Big E booth nonrenewal

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge
After operating at The Big E for 20 years, Opa-Opa Brewing Company is serving customers from a taproom inside Paddy’s Irish Pub in Springfield.

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Big E Extra: Performances a plenty at this year's fair

Big E Extra: Performances a plenty at this year's fair

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 12:21 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
In this episode, we speak with John Juliano with Mellowship Entertainment about the many musical acts coming to The Big E

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Holyoke gas leak prompts downtown evacuations

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 9:24 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A gas leak prompted some evacuations in downtown Holyoke on Thursday.

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The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post 6731, located at 4321 W. Gay Road...

Mass. gives out grants to local veterans’ organizations

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Veterans in Chicopee are getting a boost from the state

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Bruce Johnson, left, Jeffrey Foskett, Mike Love, and Scott Totten of The Beach Boys perform...

The Beach Boys cancel their appearance at The Big E

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The Beach Boys have cancelled their concert and are no longer featured in Thursday’s lineup

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WGGB Traffic Alert

Roads in West Springfield to be closed for paving

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 9:35 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Drivers in West Springfield are being warned about a temporary closure

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abandoned dogs in Longmeadow

Police looks for person responsible for abandoning three dogs

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 9:28 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
According to the police department, the three small dogs were found on Wednesday morning by someone passing by.

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Enfield Police seek to identify vandalism suspects

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 9:19 PM EDT
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By Amanda Martin-Ryan and Mark Gardyna
Enfield Police need help identifying five people they say vandalized part of the Enfield Square Mall.

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Crews put out fire at Montague business

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 9:09 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Firefighters from across Franklin County responded to a business fire in Montague this afternoon

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Western Mass News went on a quest to find the secret ways to get to The Big E.

Connecticut Day at The Big E brings in extra traffic from the state line

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 8:48 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
Connecticut Day pulls in extra fairgoers from just over the border, that means traffic backup on the roads.

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Lamar Cook leaving pre-trial hearing

Former Governor’s Aide Lamar Cook appears for pre-trial hearing

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Mark Gardyna
Officials claim the former director had around 50 pounds of suspected cocaine delivered to multiple locations over several months.

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Inside Connecticut Building at The Big E

Day six of The Big E highlights Connecticut culture and local flavors

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Mark Gardyna
Fairgoers from the Nutmeg State enjoyed everything it had to offer in the Baystate.

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Automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, are mounted on poles and installed on the...

Westfield Police outline rules for automated license plate readers

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, are mounted on poles and installed on the dashboards of Westfield police cruisers.

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West Springfield Middle School’s music department received $10,000 worth of musical...

West Springfield Middle School receives $10,000 in musical instruments

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
West Springfield Middle School’s music department received $10,000 worth of musical instruments from the nonprofit Music Drives Us.

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FILE - Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs during "Ed Sheeran's Play: Live from New York"...

Ed Sheeran’s shows at Gillette Stadium get later start

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM EDT
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By Danae Holmes
Ed Sheeran’s shows at Gillette Stadium this Friday and Saturday will begin at 8 p.m., several hours later than originally scheduled.

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The business originally operated as a horse barn run by Hicks’ grandfather in 1870. The family...

Eddie’s Furniture announces closure after nearly a century in Holyoke

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge
Eddie’s Furniture Company is closing after 91 years in Holyoke as owner Job Hicks said Wednesday weakening economic conditions have reduced furniture sales and foot traffic at the store.

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Surprise Squad recognizes Central High School senior for school, community work

Surprise Squad recognizes Springfield student for school, community work

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM EDT
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By Liam Murphy and Ryan Trowbridge
Central High School senior Mykella Meadows was surprised during dance class with a $1,000 scholarship from the Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad.

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A 17-year-old is facing charges after police said he was allegedly caught with a stolen gun...

Springfield teen faces charges after police allege he had stolen gun, drugs

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM EDT
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By Stephen Sullivan and Ryan Trowbridge
A 17-year-old is facing charges after police said he was allegedly caught with a stolen gun and drugs in Springfield.

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A dozen families in Texas filed a lawsuit against a charter school after nearly 20 students...

MCAS results show increase in math, dip in English

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry
Overall, 41 percent of students in grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded in math

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Westfield residents share safety concerns regarding busy street

Westfield residents share safety concerns regarding busy street

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 9:34 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
Speeding and distracted drivers in the area are turning basic crosswalks into a daily hazard

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Man accused of multiple break-ins in North Adams

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM EDT
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By Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
He's facing nearly a dozen charges of breaking and entering

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New technology aims to stop wrong-way driving on Mass. highways

New technology aims to stop wrong-way driving on Mass. highways

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman
Wrong-way driving has claimed dozens of lives across the state
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