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Good news out of West Springfield and Agawam...after months of failure, the train signal lights are now working again. The lights are designed to flash yellow when a train is on or approaching the crossing, since you could easily get stuck there for 45 minutes waiting for the train. If you're headed that way, you can now approach the bridge with more confidence

After a dine and dash situation in Downtown Springfield made headlines earlier this week....it's happened again...this time at the Villa Rose in Ludlow. After years of loyal business, the staff said it was just a shock and hurt to see people just walk out without paying their bill. The owner said he hopes people realize the ripple effect it has on a small, hardworking staff before trying it anywhere else.

The Sea Lion show, back at The Big E for the first time in 17 years, has sparked controversy, and even triggered an official investigation. While some have enjoyed seeing the sea lions, others are want to see them out swimming in the wild. The U.S. Department of Agriculture investigated and said officers did not find any animal cruelty code violations.

As CT, MA and much of the northeast prepares for a wet and windy weekend, major utility companies like Eversource and National grid are taking steps for a fast response to power outages. They’ve bumped up staffing levels and will have crews already near expected damage areas with repair equipment to get power back up sooner.

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is set to open in West Springfield next week, bringing about 75 jobs to the community. It'll be at 1094 Riverdale Street, and will officially open at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1. The new location will feature a walk-up window for carryout orders

Veterans in Chicopee are getting a boost from the state thanks to new funding for a local American Legion Post and support outreach work. Funding will also go towards “VOICE” a local group that connects veterans to benefits through veteran service officers.

A community staple is no longer...After 91 years, Eddie’s Furniture in Holyoke is closing. The going-out-of-business sale began Monday, and there's already ongoing talks about selling the building on Hampden Street. Last year they had their biggest year ever. The current owner, Job, the son of Eddie who started the business, has been running it for 49 years and is now 79 years old

Longmeadow Police asked for the public’s help to identify the person who dumped three dogs in a cage overnight. The three small dogs were found on Wednesday morning by someone passing by. All three were found healthy after being taken in and examined, and are being cared for

Three longtime vendors celebrating major milestone anniversaries at The Big E. Yankee Boy is celebrating 100 years at the fair, while Billie’s Baked Potatoes and Captain Nemo’s are each marking 50 years. Yankee Boy, now on West Road, is now a four-generation vendor at the fair 

Chicopee leaders are trying to boost the Downtown economy, and help local businesses. An event was held yesterday designed to bridge the gap between local workers and customers, helping people establish new connections and become more comfortable visiting the downtown area. The Chicopee Mayor highlighted the community policing effort, making the Downtown area safer

Music is a class most kids take at some point growing up, and West Springfield Middle School’s music department just got $10,000 worth of musical instruments from the nonprofit Music Drives Us. The donation will benefit the 125 students who are part of the school’s music program, and will help the school replace aging and broken instruments

Wrong-way detection systems are now going up along I-91 ramps as part of an early stage plan to install hundreds in areas known to confuse drivers. Nearly 200 people who have lost their lives in wrong-way crashes since 2018. When these cameras catch a wrong way driver, it'll flash LED lights, blast an alarm, and alert police right away

A local restaurant owner’s arrest over an unpaid bill dispute has sparked conversations across Springfield. An owner of a Shell gas station on Grove Street in Chicopee commented and said running a small business sometimes means barely making ends meet. He says current laws do not deter people from theft and added that that if theft persists and costs continue to rise, mom-and-pop stores will disappear, leaving only corporate chains.

Amid rising gas prices, the Massachusetts Governor is proposing a temporary pause on the state’s gas tax. The bill would require gas stations to lower prices to reflect that the tax was suspended. The proposal would eliminate the 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax for two months. 

Families are invited to enjoy a free outdoor movie night at Kennedy Park later this week, hosted by several Holyoke community organizations. It'll be Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. The event will feature an outdoor screening of the animated comedy “Hotel Transylvania.” Admission is free, and snacks and drinks will be provided at no cost.

Many people have been stuck in long lines approaching the Big E this year, and now the West Springfield Mayor is sharing some tips. He said it's likely less time, to park a bit farther away, but then walk into the fair. He specifically mentioned Baldwin, Norman, York, Heywood, Bosworth and surrounding streets all have parking available.

It seems like every town and city has some streets that have more problems than others...and in Westfield, people are concerned about Franklin Street. Speeding and distracted drivers in the area are turning basic crosswalks into a daily hazard. Since August, 4 people have been hit in a crosswalk on Frnaklin Street. The city now looking to make it safer for everyone

The Big E is responding after the Memorial Avenue reconstruction project and new traffic patterns have caused backups on the way to the fair. The Big E has said that the concerns the expressed were not reflected in the final design. They argue that the economic impact of the fair warranted a greater consideration in the design and process phase

The site at the former Vibra Hospital in Springfield will soon be cleaned up. The former owners have agreed to this after ongoing discussions and court hearings with the city. They have 4-6 weeks to clear overgrowth, litter, trash and other debris. Mayor Sarno still longs for the property to be redeveloped

State officials in CT are warning that conflicts with bears are on the rise in each city and town. Bears are apparently getting comfortable breaking into more homes for food. There's been more than 60 reports of bears entering homes in CT so far in 2026. That's heightened right now as they're looking for 20,000 calories a day before hibernation

If you own a pet, you have a new opportunity to get low-cost care for cats and dogs at an upcoming community clinic hosted by Second Chance Animal Services in West Springfield. Organizers said the event looks to make preventative vet care more accessible for pet owners who may face financial or logistical barriers to routine services

Speaking of economic benefits to the area, the Big E is not the only event that drives those impacts....a study was just finished showing that the Holyoke St Patrick's Day events generates $39 million in total sales across Hampden and Hampshire counties. The events also support nearly 300 local jobs.

Maybe you or a loved one had some trouble getting home yesterday...Thousands of flights across the Northeast were delayed and canceled yesterday following an equipment outage that has since been fixed, but not before it disrupted a number of major airports including Bradley. 

MassDOT is inviting you to weigh in on a major project that would replace the North End Bridge between Springfield and West Springfield. The public meeting is next Tuesday, at 6 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The plan is to replace the existing Route 20 bridge over the river with a new bridge that includes a shared use path

On Saturday morning, several volunteers made their presence known by helping clean up an important piece of the environment out along the Westfield River. The Westfield River Watershed Association looks to make an impact on helping the environment again on October 10th by cleaning the area of Pynchon Point in Agawam.

A Springfield veteran received a special honor at The Big E, where he was presented with a handmade Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service. The quilts are made and presented to veterans and service members as a personal way of thanking them for what they’ve given to our country.

Hundreds of bikers came together over weekend for the 16th annual “Will Bike 4 Food” fundraiser to support fight hunger in Western Mass. The event benefits the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, offering biking routes ranging from four to 100 miles. Last year the event raised over $250,000

The Springfield Public School District is warning families about planned network maintenance as it continues recovering from the cyber-attack. The network is undergoing scheduled work that could impact phone and online systems. Schools are prepared to use backup phones if regular lines go down.

Rainy weather yesterday did not dampen spirits during the opening weekend of The Big E. Despite rough conditions outdoors, people found creative ways to stay dry and continue enjoying the event with family and friends. Vendors said rainy days actually gives them a chance to engage more with people who stop by

40 years is a long time, and after 40 years, all 13 locations of Smithland Pet & Garden Center will close. The company originally known as myAgway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City said this decision was difficult but necessary. They have locations in both western Massachusetts and across Connecticut, but there's no public timetable for the closure