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As part of ongoing efforts to address the youth mental health crisis and support schools across Massachusetts, the Attorney General launched a $500,000 phone-free schools support grant to help schools create distraction-free learning environments. The funding will go towards creating a more engaging learning environment including lockable phone storage and ‘device access limiting’ technology.

One of the steepest races in the country happen is every year in Wilbraham...if you're familiar with the town...you guessed it...it's the Monson Road hill. The Wilbraham Hill Climb this past weekend sent  vintage cars roaring up a 1-mile course with a 23-percent grade — which gets even steeper than the road up Pike’s Peak in Colorado. 

A new Shake Shop has opened it's doors in Springfield on Cooley Street. Fresh Monkee held it's grand opening Saturday, featuring giveaways, deals, and a community celebration. Originally founded nearly 12 years ago in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the concept is to offer shakes with high-quality protein and real ingredients and has grown as a franchise that operates over 40 locations.

The Springfield Police Department are warning those in the North End of a bear seen roaming the neighborhood yesterday morning. Specifically, it was the area of Chestnut Street and Brookline Avenue. Officers say they are monitoring the situation

Another operation by Springfield Police to deter illegal dirt bike and off-highway vehicles on city streets has led one arrest and two criminal complaints. One of the dirt bike riders was found at the intersection of White & Allen Street, while another was over on Freeman Street. The drivers were unlicensed and unregistered

After months of negotiations, the city of Holyoke and the Teachers Association have agreed on a contract. The Mayor said, “It is not only the strongest agreement in Holyoke’s history but also stands as one of the best teacher contracts in the region, surpassing those of many surrounding communities.” The contract now has to be ratified by the school committee

More free music will soon be heard through downtown Springfield. The Landing, located next to the new convention center garage in downtown Springfield, announced Thursday that they will host the Lawn Party starting in June. The concert series will bring together bands of various genres, as well as local food trucks and lawn games.

The Springfield Police Academy celebrated Class #0526’s graduation yesterday. After 23 weeks of training that began in November, 60 recruits were officially made officers. Following their graduation, they will join a variety of departments, including one in Easthampton, 52 in Springfield, four in Holyoke and three in the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office

This week marks National Nurses Week, a time to appreciate the hard work, compassion, and care our healthcare workers put in every day to keep our community safe and healthy.
To celebrate, Tommy Car Auto Group delivered over $1,000 worth of prizes to nurses at two local hospitals this week.

The Mass Mutual Center was rocking last night...as the Springfield Thunderbirds beat rival Providence, to advance deeper into the playoffs. Fans, who just weeks ago didn't think they'd even make the playoffs, are ecstatic as they enter round 3. The next series starts on Tuesday, but the T Birds won't be back at home until the 19th

All students and staff at Stony Hill elementary school in Wilbraham safely evacuated on Wednesday following a small kitchen fire. In a letter to families, the principal of Stony Hill School said the fire involved a cardboard box, and any questions or concerns can be sent to her directly.

Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways people like to celebrate Mother’s Day. And it's that your plan, you may want to make those reservations now. A survey showed 63% people are planning to take a special mom out to eat, and restaurants are expected to fill quickly 

Every so often you may be asked to vote in a special town or city election. But what about being asked to vote on the same question 3 times? In South Hadley a proposed special election would ask voters to approve a $3.5 million tax override. This discussion follows the failure of two override questions in a town-wide vote last month.

A community event in Springfield helped kick off a new mentorship program for student-athletes focused on mental health. The program connects students with mentors who can support them through the pressures of school, sports, and life. It’s just getting started, with organizers hoping to reach more students over time.

American Medical Response is giving out 70,000 free tickets to students for Springfield’s World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast. Of that 70,000, 32,000 are in Springfield Public Schools. The goal is to make sure kids across the area can take part in the event, even if cost might’ve been a barrier.

Yesterday's high winds caused a huge oak tree to come crashing down onto a Monson home. The tree caused some structural damage, but tree and fire crews were able to respond quickly to patch some holes in the roof before rain today. No one was hurt

A change is coming to Springfield Public Schools. Yesterday, the district announced a new food service partnership with Chartwells Dining Services. The partnership will start July 1. School officials said students and staff will play an important role moving forward and feedback will be encouraged.

You're seeing less and less illegal dirt bikes on the road as the police continue to crackdown. Springfield Police nabbed three illegal dirt bikes and arrested their riders over the weekend. None of the riders were insured and none had helmets as they rode around Springfield

Springfield city leaders are talking about what a new courthouse could mean for the area around it. They’re looking at things like traffic, parking, and how it might affect nearby businesses and neighborhoods. Nothing’s finalized yet, at this point this is more about understanding the impact before decisions are made.

Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen in Chicopee just got a $50,000 check from the state yesterday to help address the drastic increase in local food insecurity. More than 120,000 residents in western Massachusetts depend on food assistance to meet their daily needs. Despite the $50,000 donation, Lorraine’s still anticipates challenges in fully supporting the community

You'll want to be careful, it's brush fire season and there were two of them in the area yesterday. The one in Springfield actually closed down a portion of Bay Street during a busy time of the afternoon. Thankfully no one was hurt

Good news for you if you visit Downtown Springfield often.... for the Taylor Street Parking Garage, all parking after 5 p.m. will be only $5. The flat fee may be easier for visitors as opposed to trying to find a meter

Just before 8 p.m. on Friday evening, the Massachusetts State Police were notified of a plane crashing into the Quabbin Reservoir in the area of Route 122. New Salem firefighters assisted the Massachusetts State Police in pulling the pilot out of the water and was successfully pulled back to shore. The pilot was airlifter to a local hospital for treatment

The Springfield Thunderbirds have begun their second round series with rival Providence as both teams push toward a championship. The T birds who spent most of the year at or near the bottom of the standings, have made a big push and are bringing excitement to the Downtown Springfield area.

If you're stuck at the light on Wilbraham Road in Springfield waiting to get onto State Street...you may have seen the Wall of Fame Mural. On Saturday, both Springfield officials and community members came together to unveil the new mural in the Mason Square neighborhood, which portrays 38 leaders of the community that has shown their leadership and service to their community over the years. 

An expo was held to empower families through access, engagement and opportunity, and it was an honor for The Q 99.7 to be there. Springfield Public Schools hosted the Family Expo Saturday afternoon, featuring a resource fair to connect families with local organizations and resources.

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