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Holyoke, MA

Springfield, MA

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Springfield. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers were called to the 0-100 block of Mattoon Street around 11:20 p.m. Monday for a reported gunshot victim. When police arrived, an adult male victim was found. He was taken...

Police investigating deadly shooting on Mattoon Street in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Springfield responded to Armory Street Tuesday afternoon for reports of a two-car accident. According to Springfield Fire officials, they responded to Armory Street just after 5 p.m. They said that one occupant was extricated and three people were sent to a local hospital to...

3 people sent to hospital after accident on Armory St. in Springfield

Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line. Town by Town: International Women’s Day and Westfield State CPR classes. Updated: 6 hours ago. Western Mass News is taking you town by town...

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Westfield, MA

Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line. Mayor Sarno, Rock 102′s Steve Nagle bartend to raise money for Junior Achievement. Updated: 33 minutes ago. That fun event took place at the...

Officer injured after being hit by car on Western Avenue in Westfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - After news broke Monday about a newborn baby boy being left on the front steps of a Springfield home, statewide attention turned to the Baby Safe Haven Law in Massachusetts. A “baby safe haven” sign will now hang on Springfield Fire Department Station 3 as Springfield...

City, emergency officials discuss local Baby Safe Haven efforts

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police responded to Belmont Avenue Monday afternoon for reports of a gunshot victim. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, they received the call just after 4 p.m. for a gunshot victim on the 0-100 block of Belmont Avenue. Walsh said that the adult male...

Man found seriously injured from gunshot wound on Belmont Ave. in Springfield

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Westfield police officer suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning after he was struck by a car while directing traffic in a road work zone. Now, a local legislator is weighing in on how work zones can be safer. In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, State Senator...

Legislator discusses road work zone safety after Westfield officer gets hit on duty

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Tuesday morning, a Westfield Police Officer was struck by a car while on a construction site near Western Avenue and Highland Avenue. The officer was transported to the hospital, their status unknown. A construction detour is in place from Western Ave to Highland Ave. Western...

Officer hit by car near Western Ave and Highland Ave in Westfield

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Lee, MA

LEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Massachusetts State Police arrested a man with a loaded gun during a traffic stop on I-90 westbound in Lee Saturday morning. The license plates attached to the car had been canceled and showed that the vehicle was unregistered. During the stop, police quickly learned that the...

CT man arrested, gun seized during weekend traffic stop on I-90 in Lee

Salem, MA

Orange, MA

BELCHERTOWN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Three people are in custody after an assault in Orange that led to a police pursuit. Orange Police said that a 911 call came in around 3:45 a.m. Monday for a reported stabbing in the area of North Main Street and Oxbow Road. When officers arrived, they found a victim and a vehicle that was fleeing the scene.

3 suspects arrested after stabbing in Orange, police pursuit

West Springfield, MA

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Authorities are investigating a crash that left several people injured Monday night in West Springfield. West Springfield Police said officers were called to a four-vehicle crash at the intersection of Westfield Street and Sibley Avenue around 5:30 p.m. According to police, the first officer on the scene described it as “total disarray.”

Several people injured in 4-vehicle crash in West Springfield

Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line. Town by Town: International Women’s Day and Westfield State CPR classes. Updated: 12 hours ago. Western Mass News is taking you town by town...

Mayor Sarno, Rock 102′s Steve Nagle bartend to raise money for Junior Achievement

Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line. Mayor Sarno, Rock 102′s Steve Nagle bartend to raise money for Junior Achievement. Updated: 3 hours ago. That fun event took place at the...

Commission to hear from residents about East-West Rail Line thoughts, concerns

Town by Town: Higher Ed. Commissioner at HCC, Northeast Hardscape Exposition, Disney on Ice. Town by Town: Higher Ed. Commissioner at HCC, Northeast Hardscape Exposition, Disney on Ice. Old Easthampton town hall restoration underway for a new art space. Updated: 15 hours ago. |. Old Easthampton town hall restoration underway...

Local professor discusses national attention of murder case against retired Westfield police officer

HOLYOKE, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews respond to a two car crash on Northampton Street and Whiting Farms Road in Holyoke. According to Captain David Rex, there was extrication from one of the vehicles and two people were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The Holyoke Police Department is...

Holyoke crews respond to 2-vehicle crash on Northampton Street

Chicopee, MA

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Chicopee Police Detective Bureau has asked for the public’s help in locating two individuals. According to Chicopee Police, they hope that someone can identify the two people by their clothing. Officials did not provide the reason why they are looking to identify the individuals.

Chicopee Police asking for public’s help identifying 2 individuals

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - What are the odds of finding a nearly 100-year-old object inside of your home? That is exactly what was discovered by a homeowner in Chicopee who lost his house in a fire a couple of months ago. Nick Garcia, his family, and other tenants lived inside...

Chicopee man finds vintage bottle behind wall during home refurbishment

SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - A warning in western Mass. about a spike in the number of people falling victim to banking scams. A local expert explained this may be a lingering consequence from the COVID-19 lockdown. Outside of Freedom Credit Union where experts are warning folks to be weary of...

Local expert weighs in on rising concerns of banking scams

Baby Safe Haven New England reacts to newborn found abandoned at Springfield home. After news broke Monday about a newborn baby left outside of a Springfield home, one Worcester-based organization made the trip to western Massachusetts to spread awareness about the state’s ‘Baby Safe Haven’ law currently in place.

Start of spring also means start to allergy season

Derby, CT

A Westfield police officer has been hospitalized after being hit by a car Tuesday morning. The trial of a retired Westfield police officer, who is accused of murdering his wife, is coming to a close. Sen. Ed Markey responds to possible Trump indictment. Updated: 20 hours ago. Donald Trump announced...

Community members heartbroken over deaths of 5 Derby, CT children

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A family-owned bus company, headquartered in western Massachusetts, was recognized on Monday for its 90 years of service. Peter Pan Bus Lines was honored by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno at Union Station with the Picknelly family right by his side. The 90th anniversary for the company...

Springfield’s mayor honors Peter Pan Bus Lines for 90 years of service

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A retired Westfield police officer has been found guilty of murdering his wife back in 2018. Brian Fanion sat in handcuffs for the first time in nearly five years on Wednesday as he awaited his sentencing on Wednesday. He was placed in custody after a jury found him guilty. The Commonwealth proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he shot and killed his wife, Amy Fanion, back in May 2018.

Retired Westfield police officer found guilty of first-degree murder

(WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Wilbraham, and West Springfield. In Springfield, improvements were made to the water and sewer pipes on Locust Street. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission and Baltazar Contractors started replacing the pipes on Locust Street, extending into a...

Town by Town: water and sewer project, admiration award, and check presentation

(WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and Westfield. The city of Springfield celebrated International Women’s Day in the city councilor chambers at City Hall Tuesday. Mayor Domenic Sarno joined with city councilors and the Springfield Women’s Commission, along with the World Affairs...

Town by Town: International Women’s Day and Westfield State CPR classes

Easthampton, MA

EASTHAMPTON, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Efforts continue to restore the old Easthampton town hall’s second floor into a performance and community space. The project is currently in its second phase, and money is being raised to get it finished. The old town hall on Main Street was the center of...

Old Easthampton town hall restoration project underway for a new art space

East Longmeadow, MA

EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back and, this time, they took a trip to East Longmeadow High School. Students, staff, family, and friends all coming together to surprise their beloved math teacher, Jan Clini. It was an emotional surprise for everyone in the room as she is wrapping up her more than three decades in education and has made a mark for many as more than just a teacher.

Surprise Squad honors beloved East Longmeadow math teacher

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Department of Public Works has announced that they will begin yard waste collection starting Tuesday, April 4. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling is collected. The DPW asked residents to please be aware that paper yard waste bags that...

Springfield DPW to begin yard waste collection next month

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Monday morning news update

In this update, the suspect in the deadly shooting at the Holyoke Mall on Saturday appeared in court today, a former Westfield firefighter was found not...

Monday morning news update

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