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Diocese of Springfield adds extra collections to help Puerto Rico after recent hurricane → Read More
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Hampshire County hold fundraising event in Northampton → Read More
New York men arrested for breaking and entering a Longmeadow home → Read More
Longmeadow teenagers rescued from Connecticut River Saturday → Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Saturday was Vermont Day at the Big E! Vendors and Vermont natives came together just to celebrate the occasion. Western Mass News stopped by the Vermont building and spoke with Governor Phil Scott. He said it was special for him to be on the fairgrounds and he hopes to attract more people to his state. “We’re a small state, small population, but we have a lot of… → Read More
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Crews responded to a garage fire on Fairview Street in Greenfield Saturday night. Fire officials told Western Mass News crews responded after 8:00 p.m. A single-story garage, the attached greenhouse and their contents were a total loss. A car parked nearby the garage was also destroyed due to the radiating heat. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… → Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -If you were hoping to see rapper Post Malone in Boston this weekend, you may be out of luck. The artist announced on social media Saturday that his shows at TD Garden in Boston this weekend were cancelled. Malone said he is experiencing pain from his fall last week on stage in Missouri and is having difficulty breathing. The post was published after the scheduled… → Read More
6 Brick’s cannabis dispensary opens in Springfield → Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -After a rainy Thursday, the Eastern States Exposition getting a busy start to its second weekend as Nelly took the stage Friday night, drawing fans from all over. Western Mass News stopped took a look at all the fun. Big crowds flooded the Big E Friday, as patrons kicked off the weekend with drinks, rides, and of course food! “It’s been busy like all day,”… → Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Western Mass News is going Town by Town! United Way of Pioneer Valley announced they have compiled a list of volunteer opportunities throughout Hampden County for this year’s Day of Caring, which was Friday. This year’s Day of Caring sites include Stanley Park, Camp Moses, Square One, Camp Shepard, Ronald McDonald House, Westfield Schools, Camp Lewis Perkins, Boys… → Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Shelia, a dog at Thomas J O’Conner Animal Control and Adoption Center was taken in during a cruelty investigation in Holyoke. After her owner surrendered her, she got medical car and some much-needed TLC from shelter staff. TJO officials said after many inquiries about adopting Shelia, they decided her best chance was a foster home with veterinary assistance where… → Read More
Shelter-in-place alert issued at Northeastern University due to called-in bomb threat → Read More
State leaders make their way to Big E fairgrounds for Massachusetts Day → Read More
Douglas High School's marching band performs in Big E parade on Massachusetts Day → Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Many in the Bay State will soon see their heating bills going up. In Fact, National Grid told customers they could be paying more than 60 percent more compared to last winter. “Ever since the war in Ukraine broke out, this has been a high concern for every cold weather place in the world basically,” said Massachusetts’ governor, Charlie Baker. In western Mass.… → Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -Western Mass News is going Town by Town! In Springfield, the Department of Conservation and Recreation installed a new asphalt coating at the John H. Thomas Memorial Pool. The asphalt coating is designed to counter urban het island effect. The solar reflective coating applied to the parking lot absorbs less heat than traditional asphalt and will help manage the… → Read More
Fairgoers travel from near and far for Massachusetts Day at The Big E → Read More
Annual Big E traffic makes its comeback in West Springfield → Read More
UMass victorious in home opener against Stony Brook → Read More
Ahadi Youth Award Ceremony celebrated in Springfield → Read More