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Springfield Police looking for missing man
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing man. They said that 61-year-old Randy Williams hasn’t been by his family Sunday and they are concerned about his well-being. If you’ve seen or know his whereabouts, you’re being asked to...
Manchester Woman Who Tied Dog To Tree With Collar Charged
Hartford County resident Janiya N. Bradford, 26, of Manchester, turned herself in to police on Thursday, May 16, for the April 22 incident in South Windsor. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, an investigation found that Bradford abandoned her dog and secured his collar to a large tree branch off a walking path at the Neiderwerfer Wildlife Sanctuary.
Rock concert fundraiser next month to support Westfield YMCA’s programs
WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield’s annual premier event, Rock for a Cause, will take place Friday, June 21, at Westfield State University at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is Femmes of Rock, starring Bella Electric Strings led by rock violinist and arranger Nina DiGregorio. They’ll be performing the music of Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, The Who and much more.
Springfield OKs zone change for Indian Orchard apartment complex
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council approved a zone change that will allow a local developer to convert a lot with a small restaurant and a used car dealership into an apartment complex. The council voted 11-0 this past week to approve the change to a parcel at Berkshire Avenue...
Health Headlines: Helpful tips to stay safe during Memorial Day festivities
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – For many, Memorial Day weekend kicks off all things summer with warm temperatures, barbeques and vacations. However, it is also important to be safe while enjoying the festivities. Dr. Anamika Singh, the chief of emergency medicine at Hartford Hospital, joined News 8 at noon...
Memorial Day parades held in Simsbury
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The town of Simsbury hosts two parades on Memorial Day Weekend. The first parade begins in Tariffville at 9 a.m., starting at the intersection of Winthrop and Main Streets. Later that day at 1:30 p.m., a larger parade is held in Downtown Simsbury. Residents gather at...
Fallen military remembered at Agawam ceremony
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A memorial ceremony was held Monday at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam despite the wet weather. Many members of the community were in attendance including multiple veterans from different branches of the Armed Forces. The event began with a Memorial Day address from the...
Vietnam veterans remembered in Chicopee Memorial Day event on Sunday
CHICOPEE — Over the years, family and friends of Edward J. Downey have died or moved away, but the Marine who was killed in Vietnam before his 20th birthday still is not forgotten. This is the 32nd year the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 111 honored the 15 men...
Person stabbed in Windsor Locks
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) - A person was stabbed in Windsor Locks Sunday evening. Police say that the incident happened in the area of 456 Elm Street. The victim has been transported to Hartford Hospital. Their status is unknown. Channel 3 has a crew on the way to the scene.
Two men arrested after attempting to carjack a Porsche SUV on I-84 in Vernon: State police
VERNON, Conn. — A scary situation unfolded on the side of a busy highway on Thursday, as two men attempted to carjack a woman’s Porsche SUV on Interstate 84 eastbound in Vernon, state police said in a release. Emmanuel Antonio Nina-Saldana, 21, of Boston, and Bryan Saldana, 20,...
Pedestrian seriously injured in Newington crash
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating what led up to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Richard Street in Newington Monday night. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near Richard Street. The road was shut down between Willard Avenue and Revere Drive for several hours and reopened just before 4 a.m. Police said […]
The first round of rain is heading out, a break for some midday before more evening strong storms
Round one of the steadiest rain is heading out with a break in the action for some. Later this afternoon/evening, we’ll be tracking a line of showers and storms. A couple of isolated storms could be strong/severe with downpours and gusty winds. Tomorrow will be bright and warm as everyone goes back to work and […]
Wrapping Fair returns under new management
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) – The Wapping Fair is back this fall for fair season with a new organization carrying the tradition. The Friends of the Wapping Fair is a pending nonprofit corporation registered with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. The board of directors are all volunteers with...
Police arrest suspect in Windsor Locks stabbing
A man was stabbed several times in Windsor Locks on Sunday night. Police said someone made an anonymous call just before 8 p.m. reporting that a person was stabbed several times and others were holding down the person who did it. Officers responded and found people holding down a suspect.
Man Fatally Stabbed in West Springfield, Police Assure No Public Danger
A shocking act of violence shook the community of West Springfield on Saturday night, as police reported that a man was fatally stabbed at the intersection of Amostown Road and Kings Highway. According to the official West Springfield Police Department Facebook page, the incident occurred at around 10:00pm on May 25, 2024.
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