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Holyoke, MA

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Holyoke crews responded to a fire on Taylor Street on Sunday afternoon. According to Fire Capt. Dave Rex, firefighters were at the scene for reports of a structure fire. Officials confirmed the are no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this...

Firefighters respond to a fire on Taylor Street in Holyoke

Westfield, MA

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person is dead following a train accident lates Thursday in Westfield. According to Westfield Police, a train struck the person around 9 p.m. in the area of 61 Pochassic Street. Several streets were closed during an investigation. More information is expected to be released later...

1 dead following train accident

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A dangerousness hearing was held for the suspect in the Holyoke Unicorn Bar shooting on Thursday. 35-year-old John Brown Jr. of Springfield was committed without bail and will be held without the right to bail pending dangerousness decision. This shooting on December 17, 2022, took place...

Unicorn Bar shooting suspect appears in court for dangerousness hearing

West Springfield, MA

Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season. Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season. ‘I’m looking forward to help the city’: 20 paramedics graduate in Springfield. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:00...

Multiple people displaced following fire on Exposition Ave. in West Springfield

Palmer, MA

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Palmer responded to the Shell gas station on Thorndike Street Sunday morning for reports of a car fire. According to the Palmer Fire Department, the incident took place around 7:17 a.m. Officials said that crews arriving on scene found a single vehicle with fire...

Palmer crews respond to car fire on Thorndike St.

Chicopee, MA

Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Officials warn travelers of heavy traffic ahead of Memorial Day weekend. MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer season. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT. MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the...

Chicopee Police teach bike safety to children at bike rodeo

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield crews responded to a car striking a two pedestrians on Dickinson Street Friday afternoon. According to Springfield Fire Capt. Drew Piemonte, officers were on scene at around 5 p.m for reports of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle. Officials confirmed the people struck have minor...

2 injured, after being struck by vehicle on Dickinson Street in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - American Medical Response celebrated “EMS Week” with the graduation of 20 new paramedics at the Springfield Headquarters on Friday. The program allows students to get paid as full-time employees while training and taking the necessary steps to become paramedics. Janessa Medina-Gonzalez, a paramedic graduate...

‘I’m looking forward to help the city’: 20 paramedics graduate in Springfield

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Memorial Day tradition continued on Saturday in Holyoke. Local residents come together to place flags on veteran’s graves. Community members told us it’s just one way to pay tribute to those who have served our country. People gathered to flag graves at St....

Local residents pay tribute by flagging veterans’ graves for Memorial Day

Hampden, MA

HAMPDEN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Firefighters responded to a motor vehicle fire near Main Street in Hampden Saturday morning. The road was closed as fire crews worked to clear the scene and drivers were asked to avoid the area. Fire officials confirmed the road has since reopened to all traffic. No...

Hampden crews respond to a car fire near Main Street

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Memorial Day weekend is almost here and many residents in Chicopee have voiced their disappointment as the city enters another holiday weekend without a parade. Western Mass News spoke with Stephanie Shaw, Director of Veteran Services in Chicopee who told us the decision came from the...

Getting Answers: Concerns rise after Memorial Day parade in Chicopee is cancelled

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South Hadley, MA

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As National Safe Boating Week comes to an end and the holiday weekend kicks off, local marinas gear up for their busy season. “It’s supposed to be great so fantastic beginning of the season,” said David Morrison. People in western Mass. gear up for...

Getting Answers: Local marinas urge boat safety as they prepare for a busy holiday weekend

Amherst, MA

Getting Answers: Northampton emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors to close its doors. Getting Answers: Northampton emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors closes its doors. Getting Answers: 30 officers graduate Springfield Police Academy despite challenges in recruitment. Updated: 12 hours ago. Getting Answers: 30 officers graduate Springfield Police Academy despite...

Janna's Friday Forecast

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We’re just hours away from the start of the Free Music Friday concert series at MGM Springfield. But there’s plenty more excitement coming to downtown Springfield this summer. “This is going to be an amazing summer and MGM Springfield is ready to roar,” said...

MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Our beautiful stretch of weather continues for the next several days. A cool start this morning, but not as chilly as Saturday morning, with temperatures in the upper 40′s to lower 50′s under clear skies and calm winds. We have a strong ridge of high pressure building overhead this weekend, which will keep the winds light, skies clear, daily high temperatures above normal. Today we should reach a high in the middle to upper 80′s, under sunny skies. Breezes will be light coming in out of the south west at about 5 to 10 mph. Heading into tonight, temperatures will drop into the 50′s. Winds should go calm once again tonight leading to a quiet night.

Wall to Wall Sunshine and Warmth to Round out the Holiday Weekend

Getting Answers: State lawmakers react as debt ceiling deadline approaches. ‘It’s been a long time coming’: UMass Amherst students graduate at McGuirk Stadium. ‘It’s been a long time coming’: UMass Amherst students graduate at McGuirk Stadium. Janna's Friday Forecast. Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:33 PM...

Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend

Pittsfield, MA

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Westfield Starfires are launching into flight this summer season. The summer collegiate baseball team opened its gates and packed the stands at Billy Bullens Field for opening night on Saturday night. Megan Shibley of Westfield said, “Westfield is like a baseball city, so it’s really...

Westfield Starfires kick off their summer season at Billy Bullens Field

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Family of victim of deadly Springfield shooting speaks out

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The wife of a Springfield murder victim is speaking out as one of the suspects appeared in court on Friday. Two people...

Family of victim of deadly Springfield shooting speaks out

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