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Lawsuit filed after devastating 2023 crash in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two lawsuits now accuse Chicopee Police of breaking their own chase rules in a 2023 crash that killed a 13-year-old. The newest was filed by a passenger who was in the car. We’re also hearing from the attorney for the man who was asleep inside the home.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Chicopee Rotary Club honors Hu Ke Lau with sold-out Polynesian fundraiser

A beloved piece of Chicopee's history was celebrated Friday evening as the Chicopee Rotary Club hosted its annual fundraising event, paying tribute to the former Hu Ke Lau restaurant and the family behind it.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Holyoke woman arrested for drug distribution after police find 148 vials of crack cocaine in dumpster

HOLYOKE – On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, Holyoke Police Officer Justo Pagan was conducting narcotics enforcement in the mouth of the alley located at Sargeant Street between Maple and High streets. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of Officer Justo Pagan...

Holyoke, MA · 21h

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Smith & Wesson Names President of Savage Arms

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that Adam Ruonala, formerly at Century Arms/Canik USA, will join the company as president of its recently acquired Savage Arms business, effective November 16. Most recently, Ruonala served as VP of sales, business development & marketing for Century Arms/Canik USA. He previously held marketing...

Westfield, MA · 2d

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Springfield man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 murder

A Springfield man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 2023 shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Five Springfield families selected to purchase affordable homes for $215K

Five Springfield families are one step closer to becoming homeowners after being selected in an affordable housing lottery Friday, with newly constructed homes being offered for $215,000 each.

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Missing Springfield mother and two children located, police confirm

A 25-year-old woman and her two children who were reported missing Thursday afternoon have been located, according to the Springfield Police Department.

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MGM Springfield hosts annual Bright Nights Ball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Saturday evening, the Spirit of Springfield hosted its annual Bright Nights Ball at MGM Springfield as the holiday season rapidly approaches. The black tie event took place within the casino’s Aria ballroom, filled with lovely floral arrangements. On top of that, the Bright Nights Ball...

Springfield, MA · 18h

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Unattended death prompts investigation in Palmer

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Palmer Police Department announced that around 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, officials were made aware of an unresponsive person lying down nearby a walking trail on First Street. When officials arrived to the scene, they discovered that person had died. The walking trail remained closed...

Palmer, MA · 1d

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Chicopee officials float school redistricting to cut costs

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee City Councilors are opening a new debate over school boundaries and busing, as transportation costs for the district have doubled in less than a decade. An order brought forward this week asked the school committee and superintendent to launch a comprehensive review of enrollment, attendance...

Chicopee, MA · 2d

The Cool Down

Massachusetts tenants hit with $400 rent hikes face another increase — and refuse new leases

"People are invested in this. [Some] people have been here almost 20 years."

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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Agawam Man Dies After Head-On Crash on Ashford's Route 44 Closes Road

Ashford Center Rd. & Pumpkin Hill Rd. — Approximate Head-On Crash Site. A man from Agawam, Massachusetts died after his car was struck head-on by another vehicle on Ashford Center Road near Pumpkin Hill Road in Ashford, Connecticut, late Thursday night. The other driver, a woman, was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, and the road was closed for the investigation.

Agawam, MA · 1d

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Westfield man pleads guilty to lesser charges

WESTFIELD — A week before Adam Mason was to stand trial in district court for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14, he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery, according to court records. After pleading guilty to the...

Westfield, MA · 1d

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Baystate’s integration with Mercy leaves some patient concerns over wait times

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Over ten hours in the emergency room, that’s how long one woman said she waited at Baystate Mercy Hospital. Western Mass News has her story and what Baystate said about the major effort going into a new records system because of the integration with Mercy Medical Center.

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$37M bridge replacement project to bring traffic detours to Springfield’s Armory Street

Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield should prepare for traffic detours beginning Monday as MassDOT starts preliminary work on a $37 million bridge replacement project.

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Holyoke man convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting death of woman

A Holyoke man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a 36-year-old woman.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 2d

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East Longmeadow to plan redesign of notorious rotary

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - For years, a seven-way rotary in East Longmeadow has caused headaches and confused drivers, but there may soon be relief on the way. Western Mass News was in town to hear what residents think and how the town is addressing those challenges. This rotary is...

East Longmeadow, MA · 2d

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Western Massachusetts residents may want to start early Thanksgiving shopping

Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and supermarkets across western Massachusetts are beginning to prepare for the holiday rush as shoppers look for ways to save money and avoid last-minute crowds.

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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