Springfield, MA

Massachusetts State

Chicopee, MA

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday night, community members came together to honor our fallen veterans in Chicopee. A candlelight ceremony took place tonight at the Vietnam Veterans’ Plaza on Chicopee Street. Western Mass News stopped by Sunday night’s ceremony and spoke to veterans who told us, the Memorial...

Chicopee community honors fallen veterans with candlelight ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One local priest is celebrating 50 years of priesthood with 22 of those years spent right here in Springfield. Parishioners at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church filled the pews for a celebratory service in honor of 50 years of priesthood for Father Robert White.

Springfield priest celebrates 50 years of priesthood

Franklin County, MA

Hampden, MA

(WGGB/WSHM) - Memorial Day events to be held on Monday throughout Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin County. St. Michael’s Cemetery Memorial Day Mass. at 10 a.m. then a mass, wreath laying at the cemetery’s War Memorial. Chicopee:. Memorial Day ceremony with the wreath laying at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 460...

Here’s a list of events across western Massachusetts for Memorial Day

MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer season. MGM Springfield introduces new drinks, menu options for the summer season. Six Flags New England unveils ‘Dino Off Road Adventure’ attraction for the season. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT. Six Flags New England unveils...

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

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

Connecticut State

South Hadley, MA

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -On Sunday evening, there was heavy police, fire, and first responder presence on Alvord Street in South Hadley. When Western Mass News crews first arrived just after 8 p.m. we saw several first responders there and dive teams. At least 3 boats have been deployed into...

First responders, divers deployed in the area of Alvord Street in South Hadley

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.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Firefighters were on scene for a rollover crash at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Sumner Avenue Sunday night. According to Fire Capt. Drew Piemonte, crews received the call at around 9:30 p.m., when crews arrived on scene they found a vehicle on its side. No...

Springfield crews respond to a rollover crash at intersection of Belmont Avenue

Maryland State

Holyoke, MA

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A car wash was held to raise money for a local youth basketball team in Holyoke. Proceeds from Sunday’s car wash will go directly towards the ladies’ Paper City basketball club, so the youth team can go to Ocean City, Maryland for a basketball tournament.

Holyoke youth basketball team aims to raise funds with car wash event

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

‘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. Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend. Updated: 13 hours...

Getting Answers: State lawmakers react as debt ceiling deadline approaches

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

Brimfield, MA

BRIMFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Firefighters responded to Brookfield Road for a fire on Brookfield Road Sunday afternoon. According to the Brimfield Police Department, crews were on scene in the area to extinguish the fire. No word yet on injuries or damages. Western Mass News will provide more details as soon...

Brimfield crews respond to a brush fire on Brookfield Road

Amherst, MA

AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The commencement ceremony for Amherst College took place on Sunday morning. It ceremony included speeches by the school’s president and other graduating seniors. Ukrainian human rights lawyer Olek-Sandra Matviichuk, the head of Ukraine’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning center for civil liberties also received an honorary degree...

Amherst College students graduate, Harrison Ford spotted during commencement weekend

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

Getting Answers: State lawmakers react as debt ceiling deadline approaches. Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend. Getting Answers: Here’s how you can protect your skin from sun exposure on Memorial Day weekend. Janna's Friday Forecast. Updated: May. 25,...

‘It’s been a long time coming’: UMass Amherst students graduate at McGuirk Stadium

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

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Fire crews responded to a two-garage fire on Main Street Sunday night. The call came in for the fire just after 6:30 p.m., but crews are still on scene working to put out some of the wooded area on the border of Springdale Park that got caught in the fire.

Firefighters battle large brush fire near Springdale Park in Holyoke

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

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Good Sunday Evening! Our Top-10 weather stretch continues with plenty of sunshine and—spoiler—heat, ahead. Our average highs for May 28th and 29th are both 74 degrees. We’re sitting well above that today—in the upper 80s. We’ve generally been above average temperature wise, and dry, the last couple of weeks. The upper-level pattern currently features a rex block, with blocking high pressure over and to the north of us.

Clear and Mild Tonight, More Sunshine and Cooler for Memorial Day

Westfield, 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

Agawam, MA

Longmeadow, MA

Feeding Hills, MA

Indian Orchard, MA

Willimansett, MA

Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

Enfield, CT

Ludlow, MA

Wilbraham, MA

Suffield, CT

West Suffield, CT

Somersville, CT

Southwick, MA

Somers, CT

Melrose, CT

Granby, MA

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Springfield woman pleads guilty to stealing over $20K in social security benefits

SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Springfield woman pled guilty to stealing social security benefits back in 2014 on Friday. According to U.S Attorney Rachael...

Springfield woman pleads guilty to stealing over $20K in social security benefits

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