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You never know when or how you might be able to help in an emergency. When a person driving in Agawam saw a fire coming from a home on Main Street in Agawam yesterday before 6am, the driver quickly called 911. Officials said the electrical fire could have been worse without the driver’s call. No one was hurt

You never know when or how you might be able to help in an emergency. When a person driving in Agawam saw a fire coming from a home on Main Street in Agawam yesterday before 6am, the driver quickly called 911. Officials said the electrical fire could have been worse without the driver’s call. No one was hurt

A scheme to raise egg prices has been stopped, according to Connecticut’s attorney general. The attorney general said the three companies illegally coordinated for years to influence a daily price index for eggs, which artificially increased prices for retailers and consumers throughout the country. Connecticut will receive tens of thousands in cash, and 1.5 million eggs through the settlement

Heads up in CT....Eversource is preparing to ask state regulators for an 11% rate hike. The company wants 300,000 documents in its filing kept confidential. Eversource has had adjustments, but they have not had a formal rate hike in nine years. They would need state approval from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority department

Springfield city leaders and the Springfield Cultural Partnership have unveiled “Sounds of Springfield” at Tower Square Park. The installation features six outdoor musical instruments, described as sound sculptures similar to xylophones, aimed at celebrating music and the arts. The permanent public art installation is designed to bring neighborhood members together and demonstrate that creativity has no limits.

If you were detoured on the Mass Pike in Palmer yesterday it was because of a fire that broke out. The Westbound side was shutdown between routes 32 and 67, and traffic was backed up quite a ways. No one appears to have bee hurt though

Road closures were announced for Downtown Springfield in anticipation of this weekends Start Spangled Springfield festivities at Riverfront Park. The biggest thing to be aware of is the closure of the Memorial Bridge starting late Friday night and all Saturday. Police will also not be allowing any pulling over and sitting allowed on the I-91 exit ramps.

New video taken at the Springfield Plaza shows a common new trend, a large car meet up that turns noisy and police say they’re watching crowds closely with July 4 coming up. The meet ups are happening on a regular basis and police want it to stop. The video shows multiple cars and dirt bikes blocking traffic, beeping, and burning rubber.

In an effort with Massachusetts State Police, Springfield police arrested 51 people and handed out hundreds of citations in 24 hours last week. The operation was meant to address criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns identified by those in Springfield. The efforts were made to help make city neighborhoods safer

Don't be surprised if you're woken up this week by the trash truck...they're coming extra early this week in Springfield, to try to be the heat. Now through Friday, you're are asked to have your trash and recycling on the curb no later than 4 a.m. The same goes for items being picked up for bulk collection.

Just in time for the extreme heat, the City of Springfield is opening its public pools. City leaders are stressing the importance for parents and guardians to know how well their child can stay afloat. Anyone who wants to use the pools must first register for a free pool pass. These passes are available from July 1 to Aug. 10.

Holyoke Medical Center has gotten national recognition for its efforts to improve the patient experience through technology.  The independent community hospital announced it was named the winner of the 2026 Swaay. Health Patient Experience Program of the Year Award. Specifically, they are being praised for their mobile pre-check process

Road closures were announced for Downtown Springfield in anticipation of this weekends Start Spangled Springfield festivities at Riverfront Park. The biggest thing to be aware of is the closure of the Memorial Bridge starting late Friday night and all Saturday. Police will also not be allowing any pulling over and sitting allowed on the I-91 exit ramps.

While the dirt bike problem on Springfield roads definitely seems to have slowed the last couple summers, they're still out there. Springfield Police recently just took 4 more off the streets in two days. Many of the riders this year have been reported riding recklessly, and without licensing or helmets

Early Saturday morning a PVTA bus rammed hard into a building on Main Street in Springfield. Three people, the PVTA bus driver and two people in an SUV that was also hit, were brought to the hospital to be treated for injuries. The front of the old Milano Imported Fine Foods, which closed in February, is completely demolished

Food truck owners in Springfield are expressing concerns over a new city ordinance set to take effect on July 1st. The Springfield ordinance mandates a $125 annual permit fee and restricts food trucks to two per property. Operating hours for trucks will be limited from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m, and trucks must have a 500-foot buffer from established restaurants and 100 feet from homes

You may have seen a car show in Holyoke yesterday if you were out and about in the city. It was the third annual Wheels for Hope Car Show. The event raised funds to support cancer patients and their families. Organizers are hopeful to surpass last year’s fundraising total, which reached $3,000.

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