Ray Hershel
Western Mass News
Springfield, MA, United States
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MGM Springfield sets August opening date
MGM is planning to open its $960 million Massachusetts casino earlier than expected. → Read More
Western Mass News to open studio at MGM Springfield
We have some exciting news to tell you about today, involving Western Mass News and MGM Springfield. → Read More
VIDEO: WGGB-TV marks 65 years of broadcasting
Western Mass News is celebrating a big anniversary this weekend. On Saturday, April 14, WGGB-TV will be on the air 65 years. → Read More
City officials inspect Springfield sanctuary church
City inspectors were back at a Springfield sanctuary church Thursday morning. This time, they were armed with a search warrant to inspect the church. → Read More
Warrant obtained to conduct inspections at Springfield sanctuary
The city of Springfield has won a battle in court over the inspection of a sanctuary church, which is offering a place to live for a Peruvian woman facing deportation. → Read More
Atty: No inspection of Springfield sanctuary church without cour
We have new developments tonight in the case of a Peruvian woman seeking sanctuary in a Springfield church. → Read More
Officials investigating threat at Sci-Tech in Springfield
Officials are investigating another school threat in Springfield. → Read More
Alerting message found inside local school prior to student walk
A suspicious message in a local school bathroom that referred to the Parkland, Florida school shooting was discovered on Monday. → Read More
Chicopee High holds walkout to honor Florida shooting victims
Several western Massachusetts schools took part in Wednesday's National School Walkout. One such event was held at the Chicopee High School gymnasium. → Read More
GoFundMe page launched for mother and children found dead in Wes
It was one week ago to the day that a West Brookfield mother and her three children were found dead inside their home. A GoFundMe page has now been set up to help raise money for memorial services ... → Read More
Local students speak out about violence in schools
As students go back to school in Florida, school violence is on the minds of students here in the Pioneer Valley. → Read More
Longtime friends reunited to run MGM Springfield's table games
MGM Springfield's $950 million casino is set to open this fall. The casino is currently in the process of hiring 3,000 employees, including some 450 table dealers. → Read More
Report: Opioid-related deaths fell in 2017 in Massachusetts
Numbers from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health show that overdose deaths are down eight percent last year. → Read More
Mayor: Fireworks will go on despite Riverfront Park renovations
The city of Springfield is planning a major upgrade to its Riverfront Park. → Read More
MassMutual expansion to help regional economy
Springfield city leaders couldn't be happier about the MassMutual jobs expansion announcement. → Read More
Bump stocks are now illegal in Massachusetts
It is illegal to own a bump stock in Massachusetts as the new state law banning bump stocks is now in effect. → Read More
MGM Springfield looking to hire 3,000 people
MGM's Springfield casino is scheduled to open this fall. Construction is moving right along and so is the process of hiring thousands of employees for the casino. → Read More
Community coming together to help after Longmeadow family loses
Less than a week after a devastating fire, the community continues to come together to help a Longmeadow family. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with expenses. Five days after... → Read More
This is how the tax reform bill could impact your family
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval this afternoon to its major rewrite of the United States tax code. It's the first overhaul of the tax code in more than 30 years. The measure n... → Read More
Law enforcement to focus on 'johns' to combat human trafficking
The city of Springfield has launched an aggressive initiative to combat prostitution and human trafficking. → Read More