Springfield, MA

Chicopee, MA

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A fiery car crash in Chicopee over the weekend left one teenage passenger dead and one man injured. Now, people in Chicopee are sharing their concerns about the street where it happened. “People just fly by here too fast, the curves, and there’s not enough guardrail....

Chicopee official, resident express road safety concerns following deadly crash

Hampden, MA

HAMPDEN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Police responded to a bus crash on Main Street in Hampden on Monday. Investigators told Western Mass News that the call came in at 8:23 a.m. after a school bus went off the road and hit a utility pole. Aboard the bus was the driver, a...

Main Street in Hampden reopen after school bus crashes into utility pole

Hatfield, MA

HATFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Hatfield crews responded to a fatal accident of a pedestrian struck by a car in Hatfield. According to Hatfield Fire Chief Robert Flaherty, the incident occurred around 12: 11 a.m. on Great Neponset Road and Valley Street. Officials confirmed that when crews responded to the incident...

1 killed, after pedestrian struck by car in Hatfield

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - After nearly three years and over 400,000 tests, the COVID-19 testing site at the Eastfield Mall will close for good this weekend. Officials with AMR said that the ‘Stop the Spread’ site, which opened on August 29, 2020, will close on Saturday, April 1. Daily testing will remain available through Friday, March 31. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, AMR set-up shop at the mall with 12 drive-thru testing booths. Now, in March 2023, those booths have dwindled down to one as the number of COVID-19 tests administered has gone from 1,000 per day to 30 per day.

AMR to permanently close Eastfield Mall COVID-19 testing site

Huntington, MA

Russell, MA

RUSSELL, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Monday, crews responded to a rollover crash on Route 20. The single-car crash happened on the Huntington- Russell line. No word on the cause or reported injuries. Copyright 2023. Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). All rights reserved.

Crews respond to rollover crash on Route 20

Massachusetts State

In this update, a traffic stop on the Mass. Pike westbound in Lee Saturday led to the arrest of a Connecticut man, a police chase through multiple towns resulted in three arrests, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities announced Tuesday that it's approved electric basic services for National Grid electric customers. Plus, Meteorologist Janna Brown as your latest forecast.

Saturday morning news update

Palmer, MA

PALMER, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Several fire departments battled a fire at multi-family home in Palmer Monday morning. “I was sound asleep and my dog was whining, which he never does. I got up and I see a glow through my drapes. I open the drapes of the window and I feel the heat of the flames coming from next door,” said Tim Grimes.

Crews battle 3-alarm house fire in Palmer

West Springfield, MA

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Hundreds of vendors gathered at the Big E fairgrounds for the Original Western Mass. Home Show held this weekend. With the price of home goods and services on the rise, Western Mass News stopped by the convention to see how the show is helping people to improve their homes for the best bargain.

Homeowners searching for deals amid inflation at Original Western Mass. Home Show

(WGGB/WSHM) - Town by Town is taking you to Springfield, Chicopee, and Agawam. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined with president and CEO of Square One for a major announcement from Square One about their plans to expand access to high-quality early learning and care. The announcement was held at 947...

Town by Town: Square One expands, ‘Prem Community Blessing Box’, historical art exhibit

This week, we're getting answers from U.S. Senator Edward Markey. Annual luncheon honors Polish-American award winner in South Hadley. Homeowners searching for deals amid inflation at Original Western Mass. Home Show. Updated: 21 hours ago. |. Homeowners searching for deals amid inflation at Original Western Mass. Home Show. Springfield man...

GoFundMe set up for homeowner injured after car hits house on Montgomery Street

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police seized a loaded large-capacity firearm, ammunition, crack-cocaine, cocaine, and cash after a traffic stop near the intersection of Sumner Avenue and Greenleaf Street on Friday. The incident led to the arrests of 22-year-old Chris Gonzalez of Springfield and 24-year-old Chadwayne Allen of Harwich Port,...

Two arrested and firearm seized during Springfield traffic stop

SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police seeks the public’s help in finding a missing teenager. Officials confirmed 15-year-old Jaidalis Zayas ran away on March 13. If anyone has any information on her whereabouts you are asked to call the Youth Aide Bureau at 413-787-6360 or the Springfield Police Department at 413-787-6300.

Springfield Police search for a missing teenager

SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center had their annual kitten shower in Springfield. On Saturday morning, the event helped support the upcoming kitten season and took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Western Mass News spoke with Lori Swanson, Executive Director...

Thomas J. O’Connor Center hosts annual kitten shower in Springfield

South Hadley, MA

This week, we're getting answers from U.S. Senator Edward Markey. GoFundMe set up for homeowner injured after car hits house on Montgomery Street. GoFundMe set up for homeowner injured after car hits house on Montgomery Street. Homeowners searching for deals amid inflation at Original Western Mass. Home Show. Updated: 21...

Annual luncheon honors Polish-American award winner in South Hadley

Holyoke, MA

CHICOPEE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Local businesses stepped in and held a fundraiser to support Chicopee Officer Wilkes on Friday evening. Western Mass News spoke with Todd Philbrick of Leadfoot Brewing, and Chris Galindo of the Holyoke Police Department to explain how the fundraiser came to be. “Leadfoot is a Chicopee...

Local businesses host fundraiser to support Chicopee Officer Wilkes

Northampton, MA

NORTHAMPTON, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Three County Fair hosted a food drive in Northampton on Saturday morning. Individuals and organizations delivered non-perishable food and toiletries, which will be given to local food pantries. Gerry Devine, Director at the Fair Grounds spoke to Western Mass News about the food drive and...

Three County Fair food drive helps communities in Northampton

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - West Springfield Police arrested a man on charges of aggravated burglary and assault and battery on a person over 60 years old. Jesse Risciotti, 36, of West Springfield was arrested Sunday morning after police responded to a house off of Route 20. When officers arrived,...

West Springfield man arrested on assault and battery, aggravated burglary charges

Monson, MA

MONSON, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Monson Police arrest a Springfield man for multiple drug-related offenses on Friday. According to the Monson Police Department, officers arrested 18-year-old Jaydin T. Anderson from Springfield. Officials confirmed Anderson faces several charges that include:. -Distribution of crack cocaine. -Trafficking in cocaine (18 to 36 grams). -Possession...

Springfield man arrested, drugs seized following investigation in Monson

CHICOPEE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Efforts underway in Chicopee to make safer roads for pedestrians after five people have died since October after being hit by cars. Now, city leaders are focused on new safety measures. Among those safety measures, new signs, flashing lights, and even installing medians in high-traffic areas.

City leaders plan for safer roads after deadly pedestrian crashes in Chicopee

Franklin County, MA

Northfield, MA

GREENFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A Franklin County man is facing charges after allegedly making a threat against a school. Laurie Loisel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said that 46-year-old Theodore Sweeney of Northfield allegedly made the threat against Northfield Elementary School on Friday, which prompted a shelter-in-place order.

Suspect accused of making threats toward Franklin County school

Enfield, CT

ENFIELD, CT. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police search for a larceny suspect in Enfield. According to the Enfield Police Department, the suspect was involved in a recent larceny in several locations in Enfield, Suffield, and western Mass. If you or anyone has any information on the suspect, you are asked to contact...

Enfield Police seek the public’s help in finding a larceny suspect

CHICOPEE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Students at Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School expressed their frustration with their staff and administration after plans to permanently close their doors at the end of the school year. A decision students said has impacted their learning environment. Students at the charter school said they...

Students protest after Paulo Freire Justice Charter School decides to close their doors

Agawam, MA

Longmeadow, MA

Feeding Hills, MA

Indian Orchard, MA

Willimansett, MA

Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

Ludlow, MA

Westfield, MA

Wilbraham, MA

Suffield, CT

West Suffield, CT

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Southwick, MA

Somers, CT

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Granby, MA

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Railroad Hobby Show is a ‘must-see’ in West Springfield

Crews battle three-alarm fire on Main Street in Springfield. Hampden County Sheriff discusses what’s in store for department in 2023....

Railroad Hobby Show is a ‘must-see’ in West Springfield

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