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A new parking option is coming to Downtown Springfield, this one in the South End. The Springfield Planning Board has unanimously approved the South End garage project, paving the way for a $68 million redevelopment effort at the intersection of Cross and Willow streets.

If you like local coffee shops, the Hartford Mayor has joined with local business owners to launch the Hartford Coffee Trail. You can use the Vibemap app and visit shops across the city, where they can earn points and unlock rewards. 10 coffee shops in the city are taking part in the campaign that runs from June1, to August 1

A local 10th grader is being hailed as a hero this morning after a school field trip nearly turned into a tragedy. Students from Smith Academy were enjoying a field trip to Six Flags, when one student began choking. But Elijah didn't freeze, and gave his classmate the Heimlich maneuver, an action that turned out to be life saving

It’s EMS week and last night in Holyoke, first responders and good Samaritans reunited with the man who’s live they saved — after he suffered cardiac arrest during the Holyoke Saint Patrick’s Day Road Race just two months ago. Jeremy Brown, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest two blocks from the finish line. An off-duty respiratory therapist and an off-duty nurse started CPR until first responders arrived

The Springfield Thunderbirds live to see another game, as they handled business at the Thunderdome last night, beating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2-0. The T-Birds got their first goal in the second period and didn’t look back. They even the series at 2 to 2, and will play in a win-or-go-home game in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this weekend

After the Agawam High School softball team was denied an appeal to participate in the western Massachusetts Tournament championship, that battle will be taken to court. The filing seeks to allow the team to play after they beat the Westfield Bombers 6 to 4 in Wednesday’s semifinal matchup.

A step towards revitalization in Holyoke passed unanimously through the city council — and has people excited for some big changes in their city. The Kmart Plaza on Route 5 is going to be demolished, and then rebuilt from the ground up. Whiles its unknown which retailer plans on taking over, it’s sure to be a huge step for Holyoke. 

Westfield River Elementary School recently opened a new food pantry to fight hunger among its students and their families. This initiative was made possible by a $7,500 donation from the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. The mission to ensure no student experiences hunger while at school. 

Many people from East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and parts of Enfield who use Route 5 in Longmeadow to get to 91, are fed up with heavy traffic delays on all sides. It's due to a 2 year construction project, which is only in phase 1. The project aims to add bike accommodations and turn lanes on parts of Route 5 and Converse Street

Your food options are limited in the Holyoke Mall...A portion of the food court in the mall remains closed after a fire three months ago. On February 18th, a fire was sparked by workers who were cutting ductwork while cleaning a ventilation shaft. A phased reopening plan is expected to begin in the summer. 

Imagine going through airport security...BEFORE you get to the airport. Starting next month, some Boston travelers will be able to pass through TSA security before even stepping foot on Logan. It's a remote terminal in Framingham, the first of its kind. For just nine dollars, the terminal will let eligible Delta and JetBlue passengers complete the airport security process before arriving at Boston Logan with bus drop-off post-security at the terminal.

Mayor Domenic Sarno has sent a letter to state leaders in support of keeping a local USPS branch open. Following the news of the 150 Boston Road location closure, Sarno visited the post office and heard directly from those in Pine Point. Sarno pointed out that the next nearest post offices are miles away from the Boston Road location.

A couple firefighters and four people total could use your prayers this morning after a huge house fire in Monson. Dozens of emergency personnel were called to the scene, and it took firefighters 2 hours to control the fire. As late as four hours later, they were still chasing hot spots. A rehab unit to support firefighter health and safety was sent to the scene as well.

More and more school districts in the area are adding cameras to school buses to catch people who blow past the bus stop signs. In CT, at least 6 districts have added the cameras, and thousands of people have been caught since the beginning of this school year. One CT district, has 32,000 citations alone

The Thunderbirds are now up against the brink after a home loss last night to Wilkes-Barre. The Thunderdome as they call the Mass Mutual Center was packed, and fans were treated to a close game, with the T-Birds losing by one. They now need to win 2 in a row to continue their playoff run

A Springfield student is being praised for helping get people to safety during a fire yesterday afternoon. Israel, who lives on the second floor of the Longview Street home and is a student at Gerena Middle School, was able to alert the other 12 people inside to get out and call 911 once seeing the fire. No injuries were reported

The heat wave is affecting schools in Greater Springfield and Northern CT. Up in Hoyloke, recess is being cut short, gym class is moving inside, and schools are keeping a close eye on the thermometer as Holyoke Public Schools says they are not taking any chances with this heat. There is air conditioning in the schools, but they’re still asking families to send their children to school with a full water bottle to stay hydrated. 

Multiple car crashes on Park Street in West Springfield have people concerned about their safety. Someone who lives on the street says there must be crashes once or twice a month, and the data backs that up. Officers will continue to be as visible as possible to deter speeding as there have been 61 accidents on the road since the start of last year

Continued efforts by Springfield Police to deter riding illegal dirt bikes and off-highway vehicles on city streets has led to more findings. Late last week police took a dirt bike off Girard Avenue, and then another from the Bay Street area after a rider ran a red light. And finally on Saturday a 4 wheeler was confiscated after a 13 year old was riding it down Queen Street

One small mistake can change so much...A paperwork mistake, not a loss on the field, could keep one local softball team out of the Western Mass Championship. Agawam can compete through the semifinal round of the Western Mass tournament, but if they win that game, they will forfeit their place in the final to the opponent they just beat.

Because of the heat, kids in Springfield schools will be leaving school early and will not be able to attend after school activities today. All elementary schools and preschools will get out at 12:20 p.m., the middle schools will leave at 11:35 p.m. and high schoolers will depart at 11:05 a.m. This of course due to the heat

For the second time in as many weeks, riders at Six Flags noticed that a ride was stuck during operation. Those stuck said it was a scary situation on Sunday as they were left up in the air for forty minutes. The park said the Cyclone ride was inspected thoroughly and returned to service soon after.

It quite possibly was the world's largest pancake breakfast Saturday in Downtown Springfield...Main Street was blocked off from State Street to Bridge Street for almost twelve hours. Thousands of people turned out to try bacon and pancakes cooked specially by local officials and community leaders.

A new exhibition has debuted this weekend at the Springfield Museums, set to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary. “Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas,” located at the Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, will be available for viewing from May 16 to Sept. 27. The exhibit explores how bold thinking has shaped Springfield’s identity as the “City of Firsts.”

Yearbooks are a time to look back on memories and see how far you’ve come, but with the price to buy one, some seniors in West Springfield don’t have that luxury. But some of the teachers at the school are spearheading an effort called scholarship yearbooks. When word got out, people from the community began donating to ensure no senior goes without a class yearbook

A three-alarm fire broke out Thursday at a vacant Springfield hospital just days after the owners missed a court-ordered deadline to secure the building. Fire crews arrived at the old Vibra Hospital on State Street around noon Thursday to battle a fire on the fourth floor. Officials believe it was started by high schoolers who were reportedly seen running across the fifth floor. The fire was put out and the suspects have not been caught.

The non profit, 'I Found Light Against All Odds' gave out some scholarships yesterday to young men and women who are pursuing secondary education despite facing homelessness, housing insecurity, or other life challenges. A total of 11 scholarships, totaling $6,000, were awarded.

Entering retirement is quite an accomplishment...and special shoutout to Springfield Fire Lieutenant Kelly Jones. He spent the last 30 years fighting fires in Springfield, and a celebration to mark his many years of service was held in Ludlow over the weekend. He said the years he spent with the department were a blessing and recalled how tragedies he responded to have shaped the city to where it is today

11 people were hospitalized early Thursday morning after a car collided with a dairy cow on Amherst Road just outside of Northampton. Several cows escaped from a nearby farm, and one driver collided with one at about 2am yesterday. No children were involved in the crash, and all 11 people are expected to be okay

Springfield’s mayor is speaking out after crews battled a three-alarm fire at a vacant city hospital. The old Vibra Hospital on State Street has been called a firefighter killer by the Fire Commissioner for the dangers it presents. Mayor Sarno also spoke out against the property owners and the condition of the property

In Connecticut, a state Senato is looking to reduce the cost of youth sports. Mauve you've noticed how expensive it is getting. Costs for youth sports have jumped 46% in the last five years. The bill would ban all private equity firms from being involved in youth sports and would require them to pay full refunds for any junk fees collected throughout a season.

The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield is back to normal operations after a lockdown triggered by an inaccurate report of shots fired during a training exercise. No shots were actually fired, and no one was hurt.

You can likely remember back in 2020 when Zoom meetings became a thing....well many people still use it frequently. A newly elected city councilor in Springfield though is raising concerns about remote participation in City Council meetings. He has sent a resolution letter urging the City Council to limit Zoom appearances to only emergencies and hardships, due to remote councils not visible on camera, are difficult to hear, or step away to handle other responsibilities

Fans got together in Downtown Springfield yesterday to watch the Thunderbirds on TV, as they continued their playoff push on the road. They won 4-3, tying the best of 5 series at 1-1. That ensures that there will be two home games in Springfield next week

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