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9 people displaced, following fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield

Fire crews responded to a large fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield Saturday morning.
Fire crews responded to a large fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield Saturday morning.

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The Westfield Starfires are launching into flight this summer season.
Westfield Starfires kick off their summer season at Billy Bullens Field

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Hampden crews respond to a car fire near Main Street

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A Memorial Day tradition continued on Saturday in Holyoke.
Local residents pay tribute by flagging veterans’ graves for Memorial Day

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Chicopee Police teach bike safety to children at bike rodeo

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
Young bike riders in Chicopee got the chance to learn the best safety practices when taking their bikes out on the road from Chicopee police officers at Williams Park on Saturday.

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Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
On Friday afternoon, many travelers got a head start to their Memorial Day weekend destinations.

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‘I’m looking forward to help the city’: 20 paramedics graduate in Springfield

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair, Camelia Reid and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
American Medical Response celebrated EMS week with the graduation of 20 new paramedics at the Springfield Headquarters on Friday.

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Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
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By Bob Hastings, Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Six Flags New England kicks off the summer season this weekend with new attractions.

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Investigation underway following alleged abuse of disabled students on a bus in Springfield

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield Police are investigating an incident alleged abuse of disabled students.

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Town by Town: Congressional art competition, Memorial Day commemorative ceremony and wreath laying

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:29 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Springfield.
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Fire crews responded to a large fire on Exposition Avenue in West Springfield Saturday morning.

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The Westfield Starfires are launching into flight this summer season.

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Woman arrested after stabbing at Enfield motel

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Rachel Rooney
Enfield police are investigating after a person was stabbed Friday afternoon.

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2 injured, after being struck by vehicle on Dickinson Street in Springfield

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield crews responded to a car striking a two pedestrians on Dickinson Street Friday afternoon.

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MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re just hours away from the start of the Free Music Friday concert series at MGM Springfield. But there’s plenty more excitement coming to downtown Springfield this summer.

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Getting Answers: Local marinas urge boat safety as they prepare for a busy holiday weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
As National Safe Boating Week comes to an end and the holiday weekend kicks off, local marinas gear up for their busy season.

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Getting Answers: State officials announce new council to help veterans across Massachusetts

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Governor Healey signed an executive order this morning to create a new council, which she said will help veterans across the commonwealth.

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Getting Answers: State lawmakers react as debt ceiling deadline approaches

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re less than a week away from the debt ceiling deadline. We’re hearing White House officials and Republican negotiators are moving closer to an agreement to raise the debt ceiling while also capping spending.

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‘It’s been a long time coming’: UMass Amherst students graduate at McGuirk Stadium

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
UMass Amherst marked its 153rd commencement ceremony on Friday morning. We hear from many in the class of 2023 about what’s next.

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Clear and chilly tonight; beautiful weekend on the way

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:16 PM EDT
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By Don Maher
Cooler, breezy conditions tonight and Thursday...

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1 dead following train accident

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:54 AM EDT
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By Mike Agogliati
One person was killed after they were struck by a train Thursday night.

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Students push for additional mental health resources in Springfield schools

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:47 AM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield students resume their call for more mental health resources in schools as they gathered outside city hall on Thursday afternoon.

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Unicorn Bar shooting suspect appears in court for dangerousness hearing

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:18 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A dangerousness hearing was held for the suspect in the Holyoke Unicorn Bar shooting on Thursday.

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Town by Town: Local schools host ‘students to success’ event, Delaney’s Market grand opening

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Town by town is taking you to Springfield and South Hadley.

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Getting Answers: Bombyx Center in Northampton facing cease-and-desist order for organizing certain events

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:13 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity in Florence has been hit with a cease-and-desist order for hosting certain events. This has left the nonprofit with more questions than answers.

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‘Free Music Fridays’ concert series officially kicks off at MGM Springfield

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
MGM Springfield welcomes its first band to kick off the 2023 “Free Music Fridays” concert series where many can expect more than just some great music.

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Getting Answers: Northampton emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors closes its doors

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Safe Passage of Northampton has announced they have shut the doors of their emergency shelter for domestic violence victims.

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Getting Answers: 30 officers graduate Springfield Police Academy despite challenges in recruitment

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Springfield Police Academy graduated 30 new officers, this comes amid a difficult time for police recruitment.

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Getting Answers: 2 suspects plead guilty in catalytic converter thefts ring operation

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re learning new information on the seven suspects busted in a widespread string of catalytic converter thefts across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Two of the suspects have now pleaded guilty in a federal courthouse in Boston.

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Getting Answers: Chicopee resident concerned there will be no Memorial Day parade, but city has other plans in place

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and many residents in Chicopee have voiced their disappointment as the city enters another holiday weekend without a parade.

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Husband and wife from Longmeadow arrested on fraud charges

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By Jessica Michalski
A Longmeadow couple has been arrested for allegedly defrauding commercial lenders out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a real estate scheme that involved property loan agreements.

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‘Voices in Food Equity’ event aspires for an equitable food system in western Mass.

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts hosted their voices in food equity event on Wednesday evening.

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Phoenix Charter School program strives to help adults receive their high school diploma

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Phoenix Charter Academy has helped offer alternative pathways for Springfield students to earn their high school diploma.

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Getting Answers: School officials, parents react to book banning policy in Ludlow Public Schools

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Ludlow school district in the spotlight after a school committee meeting on Tuesday night. One of the items on their agenda, a proposed library book policy that could lead to certain books being banned in Ludlow Public Schools.
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