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2 arrested, machine gun seized during Springfield traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Two people are facing several charges after a traffic stop late last week in Springfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers were in the area of Adams Street Friday night when they reportedly saw a driver, identified as 21-year-old Randy Perez-Coiscou of Springfield, run a stop sign at the intersection of Adams Street and Dwight Street Extension. Police tried pulled the vehicle over on Adams Street, but Perez-Coiscou reportedly didn’t immediately stop.
LightHouse alternative school buys Gateway City Arts in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Alternative school LightHouse Holyoke is buying Gateway City Arts and its three-building performing and fine arts complex at 92 Race St. Gateway Founders Lori Divine and Vitek Kruta have long talked about selling, pressured by the size and complexity of the 28,400-square-foot building and, most recently, by a reluctance of crowds to come out for shows in the large, 500-person Race Street Live concert space.
Cory Menard Admits To OUI Crash That Killed Katelyn Gress
Cory Menard, of Granby, pleaded guilty to vehicle homicide while operating negligently and under the influence of alcohol; and reckless assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Northwestern District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to two and a half years in prison with two years of probation once...
Springfield Police search for missing 16-year-old
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Springfield are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. According to the Springfield Police Department, 16-year-old Jama Ali was reported missing on April 11. Officials said he is about 5′8′' and weighs 140 lbs. He is also known to have a...
Eliezer Rosario, Hamilton Wray leads Springfield Central baseball past Westfield (photos)
WESTFIELD – Behind a game-high 14 strikeouts from Eliezer Rosario, the Springfield Central baseball team earned an impressive 4-2 win against Westfield on Monday afternoon at Bullens Field.
Chicopee firefighter accused of killing girlfriend faced 2022 OUI warrant
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - New information has surfaced surrounding the Chicopee firefighter accused of killing his girlfriend, who was an assistant to the Hampden County Sheriff. Jason Chapdelaine is currently behind bars and on unpaid leave at the Chicopee Fire Department, but we’ve learned that Chapdelaine has a criminal history...
Ludlow announces $4.8M updates to its emergency dispatch system
The Ludlow Police and Fire Departments announced Friday an updated dispatch system, after the town invested $4.8 million into the five-year-long effort to streamline its emergency response equipment. The updates include mobile and portable radios, a trunk system that allows for the users to share a set of frequencies, and...
Springfield updates master plan for Main Street development that calls for reuse of historic buildings
SPRINGFIELD — Construction on a project to renovate three adjacent buildings, including the historic Clock Tower, should begin next year and apartments and retail space should be open for 2026. “Good things take time,” said Ed Woodbury, president of McCaffery Interests Inc., a Chicago firm which was named preferred...
State Rep. Puppolo, residents against proposed solar array in Springfield due to excess water
State Representative Angelo Puppolo is calling for a solar company to reconsider their proposal to build a solar array in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood due to concerns over excess water in the area.
Crews respond to medical emergency at Westfield River Wildwater Canoe race
RUSSELL, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Multiple crews responded to a medical emergency during 69th Annual Westfield River Wildwater Canoe race on Saturday afternoon. According to the Russell-Montgomery Police Department, on Saturday at 1:03 p.m. officers were working police detail at the 69th annual Westfield River Wildwater Canoe race and were deployed to the finish line on Woronoco Road for reports of a medical emergency.
Volunteers help Springfield school with courtyard makeover
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - In honor of Earth Day on Monday, MGM Springfield and partners took part in an extreme makeover project at The Academy at Kiley in Springfield. “It’s a very special day today,” said Jennifer McGrath, director of philanthropy and community engagement at MGM Springfield. Volunteers...
Chicopee mayor speaks on robbery turned fatal shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In breaking news out of Chicopee, we got new information on the deadly shooting that took place on Thursday evening. We’ve learned this shooting happened during what investigators say was an attempted armed robbery of a store on Montgomery Street late Thursday afternoon. When our...
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