Second jobs on the rise ahead of the holidays

CHICOPEE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Chicopee community is coming together on Saturday to help the homeless. Bob the bike guy and the girl scouts are collecting supplies for Bob’s Cruiser Care Packs. The packs are given to local police departments to hand out to the local homeless population. A...

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Westfield, the local Freemason chapter put together the Hospital Equipment Loan Program to help people find the equipment they need, free of charge. “We have transfer chairs, we have shower benches, we just have anything and everything you could possibly need in that category of...

WESTFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - The 19th annual penguin plunge was held on Saturday at the Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield. Participants dressed up in their favorite costumes and dove right into the icy water. Each participant in the plunge pledged to raise a minimum of 75 dollars. The plunger...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and West Springfield. Springfield leaders celebrated the opening of a new program, aimed at shortening the wait times for individuals seeking behavioral health treatment. On Friday morning, a ribbon cutting was held for the Behavioral...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - The fan favorite “Railroad Hobby Show” was held this weekend at the Big E fairgrounds. Train and railroad lovers had a momentous day over in West Springfield on Sunday morning. The Railroad Hobby Show is America’s largest railroad-themed trade show. John Sacerdote,...

Local leaders react to released body-cam video between Tyre Nichols and former Memphis police officers. Local leaders react to released body-cam video between Tyre Nichols and former Memphis police officers. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. A new study found just 14 percent of cancers are detected through recommended screenings, which...

Thunderbids host 'Hometown Heroes' night, stair climb event. West Springfield St. Patrick’s Committee crowns 2023 colleen. The West Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Committee crowned their 2023 colleen on Saturday. Westfield Freemasons organize program to provide medical equipment free of charge. Updated: 13 hours ago. A local Freemason chapter...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A new study found just 14 percent of cancers are detected through recommended screenings, which highlights just how underutilized these tests are. From the outside, it looks like just another house in West Springfield, but inside, you’ll find a yoga studio, massage space, and a room...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department hosted its annual Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Breakfast Sunday morning to highlight the department’s accomplishments over the past year. “As Sheriff of the county, I’m very proud of the work we’re doing outside of the fences of the facility,”...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The West Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Committee crowned their 2023 colleen on Saturday. The pageant was held at the Springfield Country Club. Saturday’s event was a long time coming and marked the return of the pageant since the start of the pandemic. “We have...

SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday night, crews responded to a house fire on Kirk Drive in Springfield. Western Mass News crews arrived around 8:30 p.m., several emergency vehicles and first responders filled up most of the street. Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi said crews extinguished the fire quickly, “We got...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Before Saturday’s big game, the Thunderbirds held their first ever Annual Stair Climb Event. Many teams and first responders climbed throughout the Mass Mutual Center, to raise money for the T-Birds foundation. Caitlin Kirrane, the event organizer said the turnout for the event was amazing...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Firefighters are working to put out a large fire in Springfield. Crews responded to the building on the corner of Main and Osgood Streets around 9 p.m. Saturday. Springfield Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi said that once on-scene, heavy fire was seen coming from the rear of...

Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023. Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023. This week, we’re getting answers from Springfield City Council President Jesse Lederman. Police investigating deadly shooting at Holyoke Mall. Updated: 13 hours ago. One person...

(WGGB/WSHM) - Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a Ware man who has been reported missing in Worcester County. Mass. State Police said that 57-year-old Jeffrey Allard was last seen on January 22 leaving Marlborough Hospital. Over the weekend, crews searched the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough,...

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Monday, students at Glenbrook Middle School will have a 2-hour delay following a school threat from last week. While this message is primarily for Glenbrook staff and students, I am copying all LPS staff and families. Having consulted further with the Longmeadow Police Department (LPD)...

LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating a late-morning bank robbery in Longmeadow. Longmeadow Police Chief Robert Stocks said that officers were called to Berkshire Bank on Longmeadow Street around 11 a.m. Monday. We’re told that a male suspect went into bank and passed the teller a note demanding money....

Local leaders react to released body-cam video between Tyre Nichols and former Memphis police officers. Local leaders react to released body-cam video between Tyre Nichols and former Memphis police officers. Updated: 5 hours ago. Garage opening new store at Holyoke Mall. Getting Answers: underutilized cancer screenings. Updated: 6 hours ago.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - On Friday, two local police departments shared the importance of the positive relationship between law enforcement and residents as the Tyre Nichols investigation continued. As the nation awaits the release of police body cam video that will show what happened when Memphis, TN officers pulled over...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating a deadly weekend stabbing in Springfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers were called to the 200 block of Chestnut Street around 1:50 a.m. Sunday for a reported stabbing. When they arrived, they found an adult female victim in the parking...