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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Two suspects, including one who was wanted in Vermont, have been arrested by Springfield Police. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers responded to the 400 block of Franklin Street on Monday for a gun call. When they arrived, they detained 20-year-old Johnathan Nazario...

Suspect in Vermont attempted murder arrested in Springfield

Agawam, MA

AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A devastating drowning in a private swimming pool claimed the life of an Agawam High School student late Monday night and now his identity is being released. School officials tell Western Mass News the student was 17-year-old, Ömercan Karaarslan. “He was a wonderful young man,...

Teen who drowned in swimming pool in Agawam identified

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A number of restaurants in Springfield are the latest recipients of American Rescue Plan funding and the money will be used to improve the city’s outdoor dining scene. Western Mass News is getting answers on what people can expect. As temperatures start to rise, people...

Number of Springfield restaurants receive American Rescue Plan funding

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - June is Pride month and the city of Springfield is getting ready to celebrate with a parade this weekend for the second year in a row. To show support for the LGBTQIA+ community, the Pride parade will be taking place here in Springfield. In their first year, they expected 500 people to show up and 6,000 came. This year - they are hoping to surpass that with at least 10,000 people.

City of Springfield to host Pride parade event this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A power outage was reported in Springfield in the vicinity of Rowland Street and Fisk Avenue in the city’s Brightwood neighborhood. This was according to the Eversource Outage Map. Electricity to close to a 1,000 customers was lost at the height of the outage at...

Power restored in Springfield after hundreds of Eversource customers lose electricity

Chicopee, MA

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A grieving community has come together to honor the three individuals killed in a car fire over the weekend. Monday evening’s vigil in Springfield honors the three victims of a deadly car fire on Route 391 early Sunday morning. When Massachusetts State Police troopers arrived...

Vigil held in memory of 3 lives lost in weekend vehicle fire on Rt. 391 in Chicopee

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News in the courtroom as a Springfield middle school teacher faced a judge accused of indecent assault on a minor. Robert Gayle stood before a judge in Springfield District Court this afternoon charged with assaulting one of his students in a classroom. Prosecuting attorney,...

Springfield middle school teacher accused of indecent assault on a minor

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A bus driver and bus monitor appeared in court Tuesday charged in a case involving the assault of an 11-year-old autistic boy on a school transportation bus last week in Springfield. William Kane, 73, from East Longmeadow and Judy Cubin, 65, from Chicopee, both faced a...

Driver, monitor arrested for allegedly assaulting autistic child on a bus in Springfield

Connecticut State

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police have located the body of a Springfield man who went missing while jet skiing on the Connecticut River over the holiday weekend. The jet skier has been identified as 51-year-old, Carlos Lopez. State Police tell Western Mass News that his body was recovered around 1...

Divers locate body of missing jet skier in the CT River

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that took place earlier this month in Springfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of Acorn and Sycamore Streets in the afternoon of Monday, May 22. They arrived on-scene and found that two homes and three vehicles were damaged by gunfire.

Police: 3 arrests made in connection with Springfield shooting

Easthampton, MA

Route 5 boat ramp in Easthampton closed as police search for missing jet skier. The Route 5 boat ramp in Easthampton is closed Monday as police search the Connecticut River for a missing jet skier. Vigil held in memory of 3 lives lost in weekend vehicle fire on Rt. 391...

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Northampton, MA

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Northampton Fire Department has now revoked their cease-and-desist order for the Bombyx Center which prohibited music events at the center. Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity is located on Pine Street in Florence. As of last Friday, the organization is clear to hold concerts and...

Bombyx Center in Northampton cleared to hold concerts and performances

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A Springfield man was arrested Monday after police seized a loaded gun on Bancroft Street. Just before 1 a.m., police saw a car cross over the double-yellow lines on Main Street before turning onto Bancroft Street. The car stopped on Bancroft Street where the driver, 33-year-old...

Suspect arrested, gun seized on Bancroft Street in Springfield

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Three people have died following a vehicle fire on Route 391 in Chicopee early Sunday morning. According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers from the State Police Barracks in Springfield responded to Route 391 northbound at mile marker 2.4 in Chicopee at 3:40 a.m. Sunday morning. Police...

3 people killed following weekend vehicle fire on Route 391 in Chicopee

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two Springfield firefighters have been able to make it out safely after becoming trapped in a house fire on Oak Street in Indian Orchard. According to Springfield Fire Captain, Drew Piemonte at about 10 a.m. they received a 9-1-1 call about the fire. When crews arrived on scene they could see heavy smoke and flames.

Springfield firefighters get out safe after becoming trapped in 3 Alarm fire, 7 people displaced

Westfield, MA

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Westfield police have shut down the Cowles Bridge on Southwick Road (routes 10 & 202) due to a break that occurred on a sewer main. The Westfield Police Department tells us the break happened at the intersection of Mill Street and South Maple Street. While crews...

Cowles Bridge on Southwick Rd. in Westfield closed

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, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police have arrested a shooting suspect, who was out on bail for gun charges. Around 10 p.m. Sunday night, officers responded to the area of Malden and Grand Streets for a ShotSpotter activation. As officers approached the area, they saw two people who immediately ran away at the sight of police.

Springfield Police: suspect, out on bail, arrested on firearms charges

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Holyoke, MA

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A car wash was held to raise money for a local youth basketball team in Holyoke. Proceeds from Sunday’s car wash will go directly towards the ladies’ Paper City basketball club, so the youth team can go to Ocean City, Maryland for a basketball tournament.

Holyoke youth basketball team aims to raise funds with car wash event

Brimfield, MA

BRIMFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Firefighters responded to Brookfield Road for a fire on Brookfield Road Sunday afternoon. According to the Brimfield Police Department, crews were on scene in the area to extinguish the fire. No word yet on injuries or damages. Western Mass News will provide more details as soon...

Brimfield crews respond to a brush fire on Brookfield Road

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

Vigil held in memory of 3 lives lost in weekend vehicle fire on Rt. 391 in Chicopee. Monday evening’s vigil in Springfield honors the three victims of a deadly car fire on Route 391 early Sunday morning. Route 5 boat ramp in Easthampton closed as police search for missing...

Route 5 boat ramp in Easthampton closed as police search for missing jet skier

Windsor Locks, CT

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) - A man with a lengthy criminal history is being sought by both local and state police. They’re looking for 36-year-old Bruce Michaud. State police had a warrant for him for first-degree escape. Windsor Locks police said they recently tried to conduct a motor vehicle...

State police seek escapee with lengthy criminal history

South Hadley, MA

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -On Sunday evening, there was heavy police, fire, and first responder presence on Alvord Street in South Hadley. When Western Mass News crews first arrived just after 8 p.m. we saw several first responders there and dive teams. At least 3 boats have been deployed into...

First responders, divers deployed in the area of Alvord Street in South Hadley

First responders, divers deployed in the area of Alvord Street in South Hadley. First responders, divers deployed in the area of Alvord Street in South Hadley. Chicopee community honors fallen veterans with candlelight ceremony. Updated: 54 minutes ago. Chicopee community honors fallen veterans with candlelight ceremony. Western Mass News: Getting...

Local leaders react to debt ceiling impact on the economy as they reach an agreement

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Fire crews in Holyoke were back on Taylor Street after a house fire reignited overnight into Monday morning. Firefighters first responded to the home around 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, where three people were displaced and a dog died due to smoke inhalation. A 911 call came...

Holyoke crews respond to Taylor St. after house fire reignites

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Fire crews responded to a two-garage fire on Main Street Sunday night. The call came in for the fire just after 6:30 p.m., but crews are still on scene working to put out some of the wooded area on the border of Springdale Park that got caught in the fire.

Firefighters battle large brush fire near Springdale Park in Holyoke

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Support pouring in for Connecticut teacher hurt in Greenfield crash

EAST LYME, CT (WFSB/WGGB/WSHM) - A veteran East Lyme, CT math teacher is on a long road to recovery after she and her family were involved...

Support pouring in for Connecticut teacher hurt in Greenfield crash

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