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Prayers and heartfelt messages have been pouring in to a Springfield family, just just lost a 14-year-old son in a drowning accident while on a field trip in North Granby CT. The state said Wednesday’s drowning did not occur during licensed camp operations. The family is thankful for the outpouring of support

Thirty-two nonprofit organizations serving Hampden County received a share of almost $120,000 dollars in funds yesterday.  The funding came directly from a state law allowing any money seized during drug cases to be forfeited through the courts and given back into our communities.

Springfield city leaders recently met and discussed potential solutions for disturbances on PVTA buses. The committee convened in response to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s persistent calls to end free bus fares, which he has made due to disruptive behavior at Union Station. Springfield Police reported responding to 225 calls in May related to bus disturbances

Sales tax free weekend is coming back to Massachusetts....The House and Senate yesterday agreed that the weekend of Aug. 8-9 will serve as this year’s sales tax holiday. Over the years, public officials have settled on holding the holiday in August in an effort to ramp up shopping during a lighter period for some retailers and to give families savings on back-to-school expenses.

Drivers are preparing for a "traffic nightmare" as the Putts bridge project was announced. The bridge connects Center Street in Ludlow to Main St in Indian Orchard, and is also a cut-through for Wilbraham folks. The bridge is headed for a full replacement. Right now, traffic from the bridge already stretch back to Park St, partly because the West Street bridge is closed. The project will begin in 2028

The City of Springfield is taking measures to protect you and your family from the heat...They’re opening over half a dozen cooling centers across the city Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, including at the Indian Orchard and South End Center. They've also bumped up the splash pad open date to today at 10am

A dog is responsible for accidentally turning on a burner while jumping on a kitchen stove, sparking a fire at an Enfield home last Saturday. The fire happened while no one was home. The Enfield High School Music Department and community partners have organized a benefit concert to help the family as they begin the recovery and rebuilding process.

Holyoke is celebrating a $75,000 state earmark secured for improvements to the locker room. The Holyoke Y serves more than 6,000 people a year of all ages, and has been in need of some facilities upgrades

A state representative is calling on Mayor Sarno to implement a grace period in connection with new stop signs near Baystate. The 2 new signs right outside the Baystate entrance are causing confusion for drivers unaware of them. 'Stop Ahead' road markings are being advocated for

The long anticipated Memorial Avenue reconstruction project in West Springfield advanced into its next phase of paving yesterday. The work, taking place between Baldwin and Union Streets, looks to create a much safer road for drivers. The city expects the full paving to be complete before The Big E opens this fall.

Pickleball has become more and more popular in Springfield nad now a new summer pickleball program was unveiled at Kiley Middle School. Its purpose is to boost the diversity of the school’s activities, increase enrichment, and teach children new skills while encouraging outdoor play over the summer. 

Hundreds of kids across Massachusetts will have the opportunity to attend FIFA World Cup matches this summer through a ticket donation initiative. Airbnb donated the tickets and will distribute them through youth-serving organizations, with the goal being to allow youth served by community organizations to experience one of the world’s largest sporting events

The Mcknight neighborhood officially has their largest park and playground back. Magazine Park had been closed since last summer for extensive renovations, but the tape was cut yesterday by city leaders. The project cost almost $2 million

The Ironman was held in Downtown Springfield this past weekend, but for the 2nd year in a row, the swim portion was cancelled. The CT River in Springfield was deemed too dirty because of sewage overflows. Other swim locations for the future are being discussed

There's a traffic alert out of Springfield to tell you about, as many have recently blown through a stop sign without even knowing. Two new stop signs were recently installed on Springfield Street, right in front of a Baystate Medical Center entrance. Regardless of signs warning people about the new additions, the pattern is still causing chaos. It’s unknown at this time why the traffic pattern changed

Thousands turned out for Hartford Taste this weekend, a festival that supports local businesses while also allowing the community to taste the food diversity in the city. The event has gotten bigger and bigger the last five years. Organizers hope the event helps bring the city together

The Downtown Springfield Farmers Market has returned for the summer season, with a new location right across from the MassMutual Center. After previously being held at Tower Square Park for years, the move allows them to offer more to the area. It's on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer.

It was a life-changing afternoon for one in Westfield yesterday.13-year-old Darren McQuade has lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a muscular disorder that requires him to be in a wheelchair to be able to move around. The family minivan couldn't fit his wheelchair making it hard to impossible for him to get to school or appointments. But a foundation out in Norwell surprised him with a new, accessible van while the family was out to eat

A block of Dwight Street in Springfield has been officially renamed to honor former veteran and Pastor Andrew Daniels. He is highly respected and has served the Springfield community for more than 60 years. He founded New Bethel Church in 1963, and it's been on Dwight Street since 1980

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