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An informational pop-up at Union Station yesterday provided resources for youth, after an uptick in youth violence at the station. The programs aim to change the path of young lives for the better by getting youth off the street before they encounter negative situations.

The Fourth of July is just two weeks from Saturday, and travel for that weekend is expected to be heavy. AAA expects 72.2 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home, with the vast majority of those to be driving. The heaviest delays are expected Sunday July 5th from 12-6 in the afternoon

MA is trying to make the roadways safer for you...A new program combines advanced detection technology, enhanced roadway signage, infrastructure improvements and targeted safety upgrades in an attempt to prevent wrong way driving. The multi-year effort will focus on more than 500 high-risk locations across the state where drivers may be more likely to enter roadways in the wrong direction.

Big Y is giving back...they announced nearly $280,000 in scholarships awarded to 240 students. The awards will help students from across Massachusetts and Connecticut pursue their academic goals and future aspirations. The scholarship program began in 1981, and has given more than $6.7 million to more than 8,800 students

Veterans in Western Mass won't need to worry as much about missing appointments....In Feeding Hills yesterday, the non-profit Soldier On was gifted a new bus from an anonymous donor. The bus will help veterans get to much needed medical appointments or community events.

No new data center coming to Holyoke...The Holyoke City Council voted last night to pass an ordinance that would ban data centers following a proposed $200 million data center dividing the city. The proposed center would have been on Water Street. The proposal was met with strong community pushback before the vote

Scooters are everywhere now...and two people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a scooter and car accident on Main Street in Springfield yesterday. They are both expected to make a full recovery. It's a reminder for you and I to be on the lookout for them while driving

It would be wise to check for ticks each night....Connecticut is experiencing an unusually high number of ticks so far this year. It also appears they are no longer limited to wooded areas or tall grass, but being found near beaches and shorelines too. Tick season lasts until the late fall.

Springfield students were honored yesterday at the 5th annual Kamari B. Williams Scholarship Awards ceremony. 5 seniors got a $1,000 scholarship each. The scholarships were awarded to students for their leadership, character, and academic achievements as they prepare for college.

Customers of Rocky’s Ace Hardware...maybe you were one of them...have raised $224,574 for animal shelters and rescue organizations through its “Round Up for Pets” fundraiser. This initiative supports local shelters in the communities Rocky’s serves across nine states.

Food trucks can be fun, and they can be found throughout the surrounding cities and towns. Springfield released updated regulations on food trucks, in part limiting the amount of trucks that can be on any single property. Set to go into effect on July 1, the regulations permit only two trucks on any single property and they must be at least 500 feet away from any brick-and-mortar restaurant.

You can probably recall walking the halls of your elementary school...they can hold some nostalgic memories. Mittineague Elementary School in West Springfield, built just after the Civil War, and a fixture for 156 years, is nearing its final day, set to close on June 17. The school held a special reunion and block party on the Sunday before its closure, allowing the community to say goodbye.

The Springfield Thunderbirds will launch the first stop of their 2026 Community Caravan this weekend, bringing hockey-themed activities and a food drive to northern Connecticut. It happens at Sonny's Place in Somers, and food donations benefit the Enfield Food Shelf . The annual summer outreach tour, supported by MassMutual, returns for its fourth year and is designed to connect the club with fans throughout the region.

You may have noticed quite the scene at the High School in East Longmeadow. Many first responders reported to what ended up being a dangerous sulfuric acid yesterday in a chemistry class. A hazmat team neutralized the chemicals, but one teacher was injured and taken to the hospital

An Agawam City Council meeting drew strong opinions last night as neighbors and councilors pressed police about license plate recognition cameras. People showed up to voice privacy concerns while others spoke in support of the cameras as a tool for police. Police also used the meeting as a chance to answer questions about what the camera do and don’t do

Massachusetts is easing some teacher-licensing rules in an effort to get more teachers into classrooms. Right now many districts are struggling to hire and keep teachers. One big part of the debate is the MTEL licensing exam, which has been a barrier for some candidates

The world’s biggest soccer event is here, as teams from 48 countries are competing for the World Cup. Over the Weekend, the MassMutual Center brought the action to the heart of downtown Springfield — with plenty of amenities for all ages at The Landing. The 13,000 square foot outdoor space remains open through the tournament

City officials in Springfield celebrated the grand re-opening of “Eat Restaurant” late last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant previously operated at a location on Page Boulevard. The move to Worthington Street brings an extensive menu to a new and larger space.

Gas prices have been dropping in both Mass and CT, but experts are warning that it'll take several more months for prices to fall to where they were at the start of the year. But it's down 10 cents from a week ago, and 40 cents from a month ago. Gas Buddy says these trends could mean gas prices dipping below $3.75 per gallon may be possible by the Fourth of July.

Applications are now being accepted for four new colonial homes on Union Street in Springfield’s Old Hill neighborhood, available through a public lottery. These newly constructed homes are priced at $195,000 each and are designated for households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The application deadline is August 11

Middle-schoolers from 8 countries and four continents competed in the inaugural “MADE Hoops Global Games” basketball competition this weekend in Springfield. It drew more than 400 athletes to the Mass Mutual Center in an event marking a new global platform for youth basketball. The local Springfield Ballers team was among the many teams competing

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