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Jon Wysocki, founding drummer of Staind, dead at 56
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Jon Wysocki, drummer and founding member of the band Staind, has died. The Westfield native’s death was announced by his current band, Lydia’s Castle, Sunday on social media. Wysocki’s bandmates said he died surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly and that an official statement will be developed shortly.
Grammy award-winner comes to Springfield for fundraiser
(Mass Appeal) – Springfield Performing Arts Venture is bringing Grammy award-winning artist, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, to Springfield as part of a fun fundraising evening to support the community programming taking place at this new performance and event venue. Angela Park and Daniel Mc Kellick, co-founders of Springfield Performing Arts Venture, also known as 52 Sumner, join me now with all the details.
22News Hiring: Television News Anchor / Reporter
WWLP-22News, (NBC), has a full-time opening for a News Anchor / Reporter to serve as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Monson officials urging residents to use caution after multiple bear sighting reported
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Monson, it’s that time of the year again when bears are becoming active and sightings are on the rise. Officials urge that residents to use caution as several sighting have been reported in the past few days. Over the weekend, on Main Street a...
Live Wire: MGM Springfield Plaza ready for free music series
As spring keeps rolling toward summer, more and more outdoor music series keep rolling in. This week, we look at Free Music Fridays at the MGM Springfield Plaza, which starts May 24 and runs through Sept. 6, from 7:30-9 p.m. each week. The series kicks off this Friday with The...
Southampton resident finishes in second place on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
(WGGB/WSHM) - Southampton native Dakayla Wilson performed in the semi finals on the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance.”. After her lengthy run in the competition show, Wilson finished on Monday night in second place overall. [LEARN MORE: Southampton dancer among top 6 finalists on ‘So You...
May 18, 2024: Sunday Sunday Sunday
Monte and Kaliis are with author of "Joyful Song," Lesléa Newman, and the head of Lander-Grinspoon Academy, Jake Marmer. So much stuff was happening we had to do a whole extra episode about it!. We find out new ways to combat food insecurity in western Massachusetts with Rachel's Table's...
Connecticut Trolley Museum prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend and summer season ahead
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. — Motormen are being trained, docents are learning the storied history and more trolley cars are getting ready to roll out as Memorial Day approaches at the Connecticut Trolley Museum. The museum is over eight decades old and the holiday weekend always serves as a marker...
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