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HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Memorial Day tradition continued on Saturday in Holyoke. Local residents come together to place flags on veteran’s graves. Community members told us it’s just one way to pay tribute to those who have served our country. People gathered to flag graves at St....

Local residents pay tribute by flagging veterans’ graves for Memorial Day

Springfield, MA

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One local priest is celebrating 50 years of priesthood with 22 of those years spent right here in Springfield. Parishioners at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church filled the pews for a celebratory service in honor of 50 years of priesthood for Father Robert White.

Springfield priest celebrates 50 years of priesthood

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Police Youth Aide Bureau is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenage boy. According to Springfield Police, 16-year-old Eziekiel Torres ran away Friday and could possibly be in the Holyoke area. If you see him or have any information about...

Police looking for missing Springfield teen possibly in Holyoke area

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - American Medical Response celebrated “EMS Week” with the graduation of 20 new paramedics at the Springfield Headquarters on Friday. The program allows students to get paid as full-time employees while training and taking the necessary steps to become paramedics. Janessa Medina-Gonzalez, a paramedic graduate...

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

West Springfield, MA

Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season. Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season. ‘I’m looking forward to help the city’: 20 paramedics graduate in Springfield. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:00...

Multiple people displaced following fire on Exposition Ave. in West Springfield

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Northampton, MA

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - 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. Earlier this month, the Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity on Pine Street in Florence received...

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

Chicopee, MA

Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend. MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer season. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT. MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the...

Chicopee Police teach bike safety to children at bike rodeo

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police are investigating an incident alleged abuse of disabled students. In a statement, police told Western Mass News, “The Springfield Police Department under Captain Trent Duda, and the Special Victims Unit, are investigating an incident on May 23, 2023 that was self-reported by vanpool regarding abuse of disabled students on a bus.”

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

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South Hadley, MA

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As National Safe Boating Week comes to an end and the holiday weekend kicks off, local marinas gear up for their busy season. “It’s supposed to be great so fantastic beginning of the season,” said David Morrison. People in western Mass. gear up for...

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

Palmer, MA

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Palmer responded to the Shell gas station on Thorndike Street Sunday morning for reports of a car fire. According to the Palmer Fire Department, the incident took place around 7:17 a.m. Officials said that crews arriving on scene found a single vehicle with fire...

Palmer crews respond to car fire on Thorndike St.

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Holyoke crews responded to a fire on Taylor Street on Sunday afternoon. According to Fire Capt. Dave Rex, firefighters were at the scene at 1:39 p.m. for reports of a structure fire. When crews arrived they found the fire at the first floor of the multi-family...

3 displaced, following multi-family house fire on Taylor Street in Holyoke

Westfield, MA

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person is dead following a train accident lates Thursday in Westfield. According to Westfield Police, a train struck the person around 9 p.m. in the area of 61 Pochassic Street. Several streets were closed during an investigation. More information is expected to be released later...

1 dead following train accident

Getting Answers: State lawmakers react as debt ceiling deadline approaches. Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend. Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend. Janna's Friday Forecast. Updated: May. 25,...

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

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - 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. Western Mass News spoke with Stephanie Shaw, Director of Veteran Services in Chicopee who told us the decision came from the...

Getting Answers: Concerns rise after Memorial Day parade in Chicopee is cancelled

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield crews responded to a car striking a two pedestrians on Dickinson Street Friday afternoon. According to Springfield Fire Capt. Drew Piemonte, officers were on scene at around 5 p.m for reports of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle. Officials confirmed the people struck have minor...

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

Getting Answers: Northampton emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors to close its doors. Getting Answers: Northampton emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors closes its doors. Getting Answers: 30 officers graduate Springfield Police Academy despite challenges in recruitment. Updated: 12 hours ago. Getting Answers: 30 officers graduate Springfield Police Academy despite...

Janna's Friday Forecast

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - 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. “This is going to be an amazing summer and MGM Springfield is ready to roar,” said...

MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer

Hampden, MA

HAMPDEN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Firefighters responded to a motor vehicle fire near Main Street in Hampden Saturday morning. The road was closed as fire crews worked to clear the scene and drivers were asked to avoid the area. Fire officials confirmed the road has since reopened to all traffic. No...

Hampden crews respond to a car fire near Main Street

Getting Answers: State lawmakers react as debt ceiling deadline approaches. ‘It’s been a long time coming’: UMass Amherst students graduate at McGuirk Stadium. ‘It’s been a long time coming’: UMass Amherst students graduate at McGuirk Stadium. Janna's Friday Forecast. Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:33 PM...

Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Westfield Starfires are launching into flight this summer season. The summer collegiate baseball team opened its gates and packed the stands at Billy Bullens Field for opening night on Saturday night. Megan Shibley of Westfield said, “Westfield is like a baseball city, so it’s really...

Westfield Starfires kick off their summer season at Billy Bullens Field

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A dangerousness hearing was held for the suspect in the Holyoke Unicorn Bar shooting on Thursday. 35-year-old John Brown Jr. of Springfield was committed without bail and will be held without the right to bail pending dangerousness decision. This shooting on December 17, 2022, took place...

Unicorn Bar shooting suspect appears in court for dangerousness hearing

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Nursing home goes extra mile to keep family together for woman’s 100th birthday

AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Center for Extended Care in Amherst held a special birthday for one resident, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday. It...

Nursing home goes extra mile to keep family together for woman’s 100th birthday

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