Kate Wilkinson
WWLP-22News
Amherst, MA, United States
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Senate President visit Palmer to review potential East-West rail stop
More movement with West-East Rail, Senate President Karen Spilka visited Palmer Monday to discuss a potential stop there. → Read More
Governor Healey weighs in on proposed western Massachusetts nursing home closures
While the Governor was in the western part of the state on Friday 22News asked her about the proposed closures of four nursing homes in Hampden County. → Read More
West Springfield recognized as being storm ready
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Town of West Springfield has been designated by the National Weather Service as “Storm Ready.” This means they’re prepared for any kind of weather event with only about 20 communities in Massachusetts receiving the same designation. Andy Nash at the National Weather Service told 22News, “no community can be […] → Read More
What’s next following Holyoke Police Department audit?
The Holyoke City Council is considering next steps after an audit of the police department was released this year. → Read More
Remarkable Women: Doris Beauregard-Shecrallah
On this International Women’s Day, 22News is beginning our annual Remarkable Women series. → Read More
Granby residents glad to see some closure in 1978 homicide case
DNA has led to answers in the 1978 “Granby Girl” homicide case, identifying Patricia Ann Tucker as the unnamed victim. → Read More
McGovern files bill to help reimburse school lunches
With the cost of food going up, so are the costs to make school lunches. Congressman Jim McGovern has filed the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Bill which would raise the federal reimbursement rate for school lunches by 45 cents for lunch. → Read More
Norovirus cases in Massachusetts lower than rest of country
Norovirus is a stomach flu with symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. It can be fairly contagious because it only takes a few particles. → Read More
Parents concerned over leaks at East Longmeadow High School
Several parents informed 22News about concerns of leaks at the East Longmeadow High School. → Read More
Families struggling to find new long term care after announcement of four nursing homes closing
During hearings this week, families said they are having a hard time finding a new nursing facility for their loved ones, finding many facilities in our area are not accepting patients. → Read More
Snow plow businesses out in full force Tuesday
Snow can be good news for private snow plow drivers. 22News talked with the owner of G&H Landscaping in Holyoke with how they’re being put to work. → Read More
What tax credits are available this year?
Doing your taxes can be a pain but for many it comes with the financial incentive of getting your money back. You may already know how you’re going to spend this year’s tax return so it’s important to know what tax credits you’re eligible for. → Read More
Aftermath of a hazardous materials spill from truck or train accident
In the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment, people here in western Massachusetts may have questions about the dangers and the recourse for residents impacted by this type of disaster. → Read More
There is only one 24-hour emergency vet hospital locally, but that’s changing soon
Finding veterinary staff has become harder since the pandemic began. VCA Boston Road Animal Hospital in Springfield closed during the pandemic, narrowing 24-hour emergency care to just one hospital: Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield. → Read More
Mild weather impacts on local businesses
This mild weather stretch we’ve seen can have an impact on businesses that are often weather dependent. → Read More
Springfield professor discusses what’s next for Ohio train derailment
The EPA is ordering railroad company Norfolk Southern to pay for the clean up of the Ohio train derailment. This just the latest in a string of updates as we continue to follow the impacts of this derailment. → Read More
What’s next for the Eastfield Mall property in Springfield?
Plans are on Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s desk for the redevelopment of the Eastfield Mall, but he said he will make that announcement when the time is right. However, 22News has learned that it may include more housing in the city. → Read More
How firefighters deal with dangerous chemicals and contaminations
After the train derailment in Ohio, we’re hearing a local firefighter’s perspective on the dangers that come with responding to an emergency of that size. → Read More
Hoax school threats can be costly for police departments
It was finally a normal day of school for students with no threats reported in Massachusetts for the first time this week. → Read More
Pieces of concrete fall off ceiling of Springfield court house parking garage
The State Trial Court is ensuring the safety of the parking garage beneath the court house in downtown Springfield after chunks of concrete fell from the ceiling on Friday. → Read More