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Advocates call for safer streets at Holyoke City Hall

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Community members are remembering those killed or seriously hurt in road crashes and calling for safer streets. Western Mass News was at Holyoke City Hall with more on the ceremony and how advocates are trying to make a difference on the streets. Local officials, volunteers, and...

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Holyoke Walmart Supercenter Plan Stalls as Elmwood Neighbors Warn of Traffic Surge

A proposal to build a 184,900-square-foot Walmart Supercenter at the former Kmart site on Northampton Street in Holyoke hit a snag Tuesday, as the city's Planning Board declined to act and pushed its decision to next month following pointed objections from neighbors worried about traffic flooding into the Elmwood neighborhood.

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Holyoke Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Morning Crash

An adult male was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle struck him Wednesday morning at Northampton and South streets in Holyoke. According to MassLive, police were called to the crash at about 6:45 a.m. The driver remained at the scene. Brian Keenan said in a...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Hazmat Crews Investigate Mystery White Powder at Springfield Meat Market

Springfield firefighters suited up in white hazmat gear Wednesday afternoon after a call involving unidentified white powder sent crews rushing to the 90 Meat Outlet on Avocado Street. The response began shortly before 4 p.m., and first responders taped off the area as they worked to assess the situation, according to WWLP.

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After nearly $1M worth of scams, Springfield, Mass. looks to prohibit crypto currency ATMs

Springfield could soon become the latest Massachusetts community to ban crypto currency ATMs. This week, city leadership announced plans to prohibit the machines, following almost two years of trying to address fraud cases tied to them. According to the Springfield Police Department, between early 2025 and mid-2026, over 40 residents...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Chicopee elementary school teacher to compete on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ next week

A Chicopee elementary school teacher is getting ready to spin the wheel and solve some puzzles as he prepares to make his national television debut on "Wheel of Fortune" next week.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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No-trespass order served to suspect in Holyoke Health Center threat investigation

The suspect accused of threatening a Holyoke Health Center employee was escorted off the premises by police on Thursday and was served a no-trespass order.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Friday the 13th: The history behind the infamous superstition

If you're feeling a little superstitious today, you're not alone.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Granby's 9 Lives Café Sets Nov. 21 Opening, Cats Up for Adoption

Granby’s long-awaited cat café finally has a move-in date. 9 Lives Café will open its doors on Nov. 21 at 335 Salmon Brook Street, welcoming visitors into a lounge area stocked with adoptable cats alongside a separate, cat-free café area. The opening date and other details...

Granby, CT · 1d

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‘The Simpsons’ writer tours nation’s Springfields in presidential bid

SPRINGFIELD — Dan Greaney, a comedy writer and producer best known for his work on “The Simpsons,” is interested in adding another title to his resume: president of the United States. Throughout November, Greaney is touring the United States, stopping in 17 different cities and towns named...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Springfield Police honor two officers killed in the line of duty 41 years ago

The Springfield Police Department is remembering two officers who lost their lives in the line of duty 41 years ago.

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For the Young at Heart

Max Page with UMass Ed Prof and podcaster of “Have you Heard” Jack Schneider on the new proposed high school graduation requirements. MCAS 2.0? Didn’t we recently vote on this?. Y@H — Young at Heart Founder and Director Bob Cilman with chorus members Eddy Ramos, Carlie Tartakov...

Granby, MA · 1d

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12 Massachusetts Petting Zoos Worth Visiting With The Family Around Thanksgiving

A coin, a feed dispenser, and a hungry cow are the only tools you need at one Massachusetts dairy farm. That same farm milks its cows with robots. I did not know robots and barnyards could share a zip code. The surprises keep stacking up. One island farm lets you...

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Snow coats hilltowns and Berkshires as season’s first accumulation arrives

The first accumulating snow of the season arrived in parts of western Massachusetts overnight.

The Berkshires, MA · 1d

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Baystate Health addresses patient concerns after Mercy Medical transition

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Baystate Health says it is working to resolve patient concerns about canceled appointments, prescription access, and communication with doctors after taking over Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Seth Gemme, Baystate Health’s chief physician executive, said the issues were more widespread when the transition went live, but have...

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Seven Massachusetts nonprofits awarded $230K in grants to improve access to health care

Seven Massachusetts nonprofit organizations were recognized Friday in Easthampton after receiving a combined $230,000 in grant funding aimed at helping residents overcome barriers to health care and essential community services.

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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After incident at Chicopee Schools Crossroads program, officials say there’s no threat

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee officials said a student in a program for 18-to-22-year-olds got ‘very upset’ and had access to a drawer with a knife. That program shares a building with Fairview Elementary School. Police said they’ve looked into four incidents involving one student in the program...

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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West Springfield eliminating traffic delays at rail crossing

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents can expect to say goodbye to long traffic delays at the Front and First Street grade crossing after receiving $30 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure improvements to ensure safety and reliability. The project will replace two railroad crossings with a new...

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Marlon Wayans Set to Perform at MGM Springfield Saturday

MGM Springfield — Venue for Saturday's Marlon Wayans Performance. Marlon Wayans is scheduled to perform at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom on Saturday, November 14, at 8 p.m. The date still gets introduced through White Chicks and the first Scary Movie films, and through a set he has been describing...

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