Alyssa McCann
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Menthol cigarettes, flavored tobacco products to be banned
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WHSM) -- Massachusetts is just one day away from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products which includes menthol cigarettes. → Read More
Drivers warned to watch out for deer during fall and winter months
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- It’s no surprise to western Massachusetts residents that the deer make their presence known during the fall and winter months → Read More
Winter items leave store shelves as colder temps emerge
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The below freezing temperatures this morning is a sign that snow may not be too far behind. → Read More
Belchertown community holds annual Veteran's Day ceremony on town common
BELCHERTOWN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Veteran's Day celebrations continue in western Mass. → Read More
Veterans Day marked in western Mass. to honor our brave men and women
GRANBY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Today we honor and recognize the brave men and women that fought selflessly for our country. → Read More
WMass residents already planning holiday, school vacation travel
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- November is the start of the holiday travel season. → Read More
Local dental office collecting candy donations for deployed troops
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- To eat it all or not? That is a question kids and their parents will asking after trick or treating tonight. → Read More
Your child's age could limit where they can get a flu shot
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- If you're planning to get flu shots for your family, beware. There's one place that may not be allowed to vaccinate your kids: your local pharmacy. → Read More
Preparations well underway for Bright Nights
Bright Nights in Forest Park has been up and running for 24 years.. here's a look at its history and all the hard work that goes into getting those bright → Read More
Teal Pumpkin Project provides options for kids with allergies for Halloween
With Halloween just a couple of weeks away parents and their children are planning out costumes and getting candy ready for trick or treaters. → Read More
'Stop the Violence' rally held in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The 'Stop the Violence' youth rally kicked off this morning at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School. → Read More
Zoo in Forest Park receives $75K from state
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Zoo in Forest Park has been a staple in western Massachusetts for 124 years. → Read More
Largest Porsche Show & Swap Meet held in Palmer
PALMER, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Palmer Motor Sports Park and Porsche of Norwell hosted the largest Porsche Show and Swap Meet Sunday morning. → Read More
Pumpkin crops struggling due to wet weather
SOUTHWICK, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It's that time of year when folks pick out their perfectly plump pumpkins to decorate their homes. → Read More
Eversource trimming trees ahead of winter weather
The fall weather is upon us, but soon enough, we'll be experiencing even colder temperatures. → Read More
Big E looking to reunite hundreds of lost items with their owners
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Cleanup is underway at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds after The Big E's 17 days of games, food, and entertainment, which drew record crowds. → Read More
Big E looking to reunite hundreds of lost items with their owners
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Cleanup is underway at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds after The Big E's 17 days of games, food, and entertainment, which drew record crowds. → Read More
Hundreds of cyclists make 100-mile trip to end hunger in the region
The 8th annual 'Will Bike 4 Food' charity cycling event kicked off in Hatfield this morning and will cross through 3 states. → Read More
Big E breaks single-day record with over 172,000 people
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday, we have learned that the Big E set an all-time single-day record Saturday. → Read More
School funding rally in Chicopee addresses state's 'outdated' budget formula
The Chicopee community is recognizing how 'out of date' school funding is by participating in a march and rally. Take a look. → Read More