Lexi Oliver, Western Mass News

Lexi Oliver

Western Mass News

Springfield, MA, United States

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Preparations underway for arrival of Hurricane Ian

People on the Suncoast are using this last little bit of good weather to prepare their houses and stock up for the potentially life-threatening conditions. → Read More

Nelly takes the stage at the Big E Friday night

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

Westfield Police seeking suspects in Pride flag vandalism case

Police said that they believe the two people may be responsible for multiple thefts and vandalism motivated by bias. → Read More

Getting Answers: Holyoke mayor, police chief address increased crime concerns

People in Holyoke have reached out to our newsroom, concerned after the city saw its fifth murder of the year earlier this month. → Read More

Call sent to Springfield parents after reports of suspicious activity near schools

Western Mass News is getting answers after parents of students at Springfield Public Schools posted online, concerned over a robocall sent to families. → Read More

Travelers head home after Labor Day weekend

LOWELL, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -As summer and Labor Day come to a close, many people are headed back home after the long holiday weekend. Western Mass News stopped by the Ludlow rest stop on the Mass Pike eastbound and travelers said despite the rainy weather, things were actually moving pretty smoothly. “It hasn’t been too bad but it’s definitely been a little slower with the rain,” said traveler… → Read More

Wilmer Puello-Mota expelled from Holyoke city council seat

Wilmer Puello-Mota is no longer a Holyoke city councilor. → Read More

Getting Answers: back-to-school driving safety

The question is: what are the rules when it comes to sharing the road and what is the penalty for breaking them? → Read More

Top candidates for Mass. governor spot share goals ahead of early voting kickoff

Top candidates for Mass. governor spot share goals ahead of early voting kickoff → Read More

Lawmakers, economist react to president’s plan to cancel some student loan debt

Millions of Americans with student loan debt are breathing a sigh of relief as President Biden announced he’s not only extending the pause on payments, but also forgiving a portion of those loans. → Read More

Possible new location for Springfield’s Roderick Ireland Courthouse in the works

Possible new location for Springfield’s Roderick Ireland Courthouse in the works → Read More

Northampton’s school committee holds meeting for school year masking policy

Northampton’s school committee holds meeting for school year masking policy → Read More

Florence residents express concerns over proposed pot dispensary

Residents in Florence are planning to speak out at Thursday’s city council meeting in Northampton. → Read More

Candidates for statewide offices gather at Hampden County Sheriff’s cookout

Candidates for all the major state races this fall stopped by western Massachusetts on Wednesday. It was part of the Hampden County Sheriff’s annual cookout. → Read More

Springfield residents concerned after several weekend car break-ins

Western Mass News is getting answers after a viewer reached out to our newsroom concerned about car break-ins in her neighborhood. → Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Son of a man who was hit and killed by a car in Easthampton speaks

EXCLUSIVE: Son of a man who was hit and killed by a car in Easthampton speaks → Read More

Police investigating explosion on Union Street in Greenfield

Police investigating explosion on Union Street in Greenfield → Read More

People advised to avoid swimming in the Connecticut River due to sewage overflow

People advised to avoid swimming in the Connecticut River due to sewage overflow → Read More

Getting Answers: An update on sports betting in Massachusetts

Getting Answers: An update on sports betting in Massachusetts → Read More

Search continues for Springfield man wanted in connection to Vermont murder

Search continues for Springfield man wanted in connection to Vermont murder → Read More