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Three Springfield schools went into a brief lockdown today after a hoax threat was made in the area. The lockdown at Putnam, Stem and Sci Tech lasted only 10 minutes and was triggered around 1:30 after a suspicious package was found. The Springfield Fire Department deemed it not dangerous

A Holyoke high school student’s hard work in the classroom earned him more than a diploma - it got him a brand new car. Each finalist was selected based on academic excellence and strong character, including a GPA of 3.0 or higher, having less than six absences, and staying out of trouble.

Recent violence at Union Station has sparked a heated debate over whether those free rides on the PVTA should continue. Mayor Sarno said he’s tired of the “chaos” and “disrespect” he’s witnessed at the station. A Springfield City Councilor though has said the state has already moved to protect the program

East Longmeadow’s Fourth of July will look different again this year. For the second year in a row, the town’s fireworks show is being replaced by a laser light show and those who grew up with those fireworks aren’t happy about it. The fireworks show’s return is in doubt for numerous reasons, including the lack of a location and the cost

Today kicks off Dine Springfield Restaurant Week, hosted by the Springfield Business Improvement District. With this year’s theme being Eat Around the World, it’s symbolic of the diverse food scene that can be found here in the city. Springfield said the purpose of the week is to uplift, promote, it’s a sense of community.

If you ever find yourself driving through West Springfield, you’re going to want to pay even more attention. 3 crosswalks have been added to Dewey Street — and later this year, the crossings will be converted into raised crosswalks.

Ever since taking over the Falcons, the Springfield Thunderbirds have been very active and generous toward the community. And they're doing it again, donating $28,000 to Rays of Hope from their ninth annual “Pink in the Rink” night. The money comes from auctions of the team’s pink, game-worn jerseys and other fundraisers during the March 7 sold-out game at the MassMutual Center.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is calling for an end to PVTA’s free bussing program after he witnessed a massive disturbance at Union Station. Dozens of juveniles wreaked havoc at the transportation hub, leading to several arrests and Sarno said, this is not the first time. Sarno claims the crimes at Union Station are taking officers off the streets and out of other Springfield neighborhoods that also need policing.

A young Springfield student was honored by Mayor Sarno yesterday after springing into action during a housefire. On May 19, fifth-grader Israel Payne alerted a dozen neighbors living at a Longview Address and called 911 following a fire.  Hundreds of students were there in the Gerena School Auditorium to honor his bravery.

Ever since taking over the Falcons, the Springfield Thunderbirds have been very active and generous toward the community. And they're doing it again, donating $28,000 to Rays of Hope from their ninth annual “Pink in the Rink” night. The money comes from auctions of the team’s pink, game-worn jerseys and other fundraisers during the March 7 sold-out game at the MassMutual Center.

Down in CT the governor is expected to sign a new state law aimed at changing how Connecticut children use social media and ai chatbots. The legislation requires chatbots to tell users they are talking to AI and not a real person. It also allows parents to set time restrictions for when and how long children can use certain platforms.

Watch for it to be extra busy in Downtown Springfield this weekend, with some road closures as well, as the city gets ready to host the 3rd annual Ironman competition. The event will draw a total of 1,671 athletes, representing 12 countries and 38 U.S. states, and they will embark on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike course, and 13.1-mile run course. The event will bring an economic impact of $2.7 million to the region

High school graduations have been happening and maybe you recently went to one. Seniors in Springfield schools just marked the completion of their academic journeys during celebratory ceremonies held at Symphony Hall. Mayor Domenic Sarno and the superintendent of Springfield Public Schools offered greetings and congratulations to the newest alumni.

If you know someone who enjoys making cheese, well they're invited to showcase their cheese as the Gold Medal Cheese Competition returns to The Big E. The annual competition, held at the fairgrounds since 2010, recognizes excellence in cheesemaking throughout the region. Winners will be announced and honored during an awards ceremony at The Big E on September 26

Ponds and lakes are popular this time of year, but a portion of Five Mile Pond is closed for renovations. Specifically, the boat ramp and fishing area at 980 Boston Road is inaccessible. The renovations include accessible fishing areas, parking lot improvements, tree plantings and installation of site amenities, such as benches, bike racks, fencing, and signage, and should be done by Sept 1st

State and city officials celebrated the re-opening of the Blunt Park Track and Softball field in Springfield yesterday. The renovation project included a new accessible entrance and parking lot, a new track, and two six-foot softball diamonds. Construction at Blunt Park, Springfield’s second-largest park, has been underway since September 2025

A women’s soccer game in Ludlow on Saturday night united the community to support cancer patients, families, and research. The game served as an opportunity to spread awareness and raise money to advance technology and find cures in the fight against cancer.

In honor of World Milk Day, Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts delivered 40 cases of shelf-stable milk to local nonprofit The Gray House. This effort aims to help people and families facing hardships. To date, Rachels Table has delivered 200 cases of milk, and hopes to help 18 partner agencies

Today marks exactly 15 years since an EF-3 tornado tore through the region and left massive destruction behind. It's a day you'll never forget if you lived her at the time. Peak winds were around 160 miles per hour, three people lost their life and another 200 were injured. The tornado destroyed 1,400 homes and nearly 80 businesses, and Mayor Sarno is asking for a moment of silence at 4:38 p.m., the exact time the tornado touched down in Springfield.

Reports of an explosion from people across New England on Saturday afternoon sent police agencies and others scrambling to understand what caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts. It was determined they were caused by a meteor about 3 feet (nearly 1 meter) wide entering the atmosphere around the New Hampshire border. The energy released when it broke up was equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, accounting for the booms.

On Saturday, neighbors from all across the Town of East Longmeadow grabbed shovels and got together to dig up a 50 year old time capsule buried at the Norcross House on Maple Street. However, the revealing of what was found within the time capsule will happen at a later date.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is taking its show outside and this Fourth of July, it’s free for everyone. The Spirit of Springfield and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra are teaming up for a special Star-Spangled Springfield celebration at Riverfront Park. On July 4, 62 members of the orchestra will take the stage at Festival Field for an outdoor performance featuring patriotic favorites

Imagine you're out just enjoying some pizza with friends or family, and a swarm of bees comes to join you. A swarm of bees came right up to the patio of Clemenza’s Brick Oven Pizza on Westfield Street in West Springfield on Wednesday. The Hampden County Beekeepers Association came to pick them up, and said bee swarms are actually natural this time of year

Holyoke Police are warning people looking for rentals online about a scam. Detectives said yesterday there are people reportedly posting fake listings on Craigslist and social media, then asking for deposits or upfront rent before you’ve even seen the place. Police added the homes may not be for rent or may actually be for sale.

More connections were made in Springfield at the Springfield Partners for Community Action annual Community Action Awareness Day cookout at Sam Bolden Park. The event focused on building community relationships, providing resources and gathering vital input for a new community needs assessment. They plan to use the collected survey data to organize a strategic plan to serve the community over the next three to five years.

If you or someone you know has a teenager struggling to find a summer job, you're not alone. According to MassHire Springfield, hiring has slowed all across the board and, in particular, when hiring slows, one of the first groups that’s hit are your younger kind of positions. In particular, jobs like food service, landscaping, and retail aren’t hiring as many people looking for first-time employment

Drones are being credited for helping safely find a Ludlow man who had gone missing earlier this week, and had fallen into a ravine. Investigators searched throughout the day with no luck, but within an hour of the drones being launched, a human sized heat signature was discovered about a mile from the man's home. He was not seriously hurt, but crews needed a Stokes basket to carry him about three-quarters of a mile out of the woods

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