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Springfield City Councilors are calling for improved action from Eversource regarding damaged street lights after a recent meeting to discuss the issue. The councilors argue that it is unfair for the people of Springfield. This year, Eversource has received more than 1,000 tips about dim, flickering, or damaged lights, continuing to raise safety concerns.

The West Springfield library just secured funding to enhance community programs for children, young adults, and families. The funding extends beyond youth programs, supporting English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. For details about upcoming programs, you can visit the library's website

Three people who call Springfield home were arrested Wednesday night in connection with an organized retail theft at Home Depot. The incident was the result of a long-term investigation and increased enforcement efforts under ‘Operation Safe Shopper.’ The initiative focuses on increased patrols and police details in retail shopping areas.

Perhaps you are traveling for Christmas this year...you may want to give yourself more time at the airport...Today and January 4th are expected to be the busiest travel days at Bradley International Airport, as millions rush home during the holiday season. More than eight million people are anticipated to fly this year, reflecting a more than two % increase from last year.

A major milestone was reached for Springfield’s economy. The new Springfield Crossing Shopping Plaza is already bringing hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenue to the city, with only a third of the stores having opened. It's economic growth that the city hasn't seen for decades, as the Eastfield Mall sat mostly vacant for years. More than 400 people in Springfield have already been hired, and that number could reach 1,000

Under a new nationwide settlement, Hyundai and Kia must now offer free repairs to millions of models to equip them with proper anti-theft technology. It comes after recent social media trends that have led to hundreds of Hyundai and Kia thefts across the country, including right here in western Mass.

The State has awarded $50 million for road paving projects across Massachusetts over the next few years to improve infrastructure. That includes Route 57 and 75 in Agawam, route 10 and 202 in Westfield, and Route 141 in Springfield which is Main Street Indian Orchard.

In light of the suspension of Mercy Medical Center’s maternity services last week, a local group is calling for action. Members of the Springfield Maternal Child Health Commission are looking to bring awareness to maternal health care gaps and are requesting freestanding, midwifery-led community birth centers in the city of Springfield.

The developer of the Springfield Crossing has responded to numerous complaints over the traffic in the area. They said they'll take a look at it, but added traffic is expected especially around the beginning. When developing, they did study traffic and implemented what the Mass DOT deemed necessary, but will make adjustments is they find issues

Holyoke teachers are urging the school district to advance contract negotiations that began in February and have not yet been resolved. Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association say that the lack of progress is concerning, as their contracts expired months ago. Negotiations are set to resume on January 8th

State officials have announced that they have opened an investigation to review all delivery charges on electric and gas bills. State officials have announced that they have opened an investigation to review all delivery charges on electric and gas bills and explore ways to contain energy costs.

Some fortunate Springfield Public Schools students had the chance to go shopping with local law enforcement yesterday. It’s a holiday tradition that’s bringing smiles to many kids and families this season. For more than 65 students, it’s a day they’ll never forget as they got to select the perfect toys to take home for Christmas

Jamaica is still reeling from Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 storm hit the island at the end of October and left families to pick up the pieces the last few weeks. That’s where a local car dealership stepped in on Tuesday. For the past four weeks, the dealership has partnered with the Talk of the Town Restaurant in Springfield and served as a drop-off point for the ‘Stuff the Trunk for Jamaica’ donation campaign. They hope to ship the donations by the end of the month

As winter weather continues in western Mass and Northern CT...be careful of the ice. Local hospitals and ER's have mentioned a sharp increase in ice related injuries already this year. Many common ice-related incidents happen after snow falls on un-shoveled driveways or sidewalks

The Springfield Crossing Plaza on Boston Road has brought many new developments to the previous Eastfield Mall site, including traffic troubles. Some stores at the new Springfield Crossing have only been open since November 19th, with plenty more to come, but since the first business opened their doors, there's been complaints regarding traffic at that intersection.

With the holiday season in full swing, the Springfield Police Department warns consumers to be vigilant against schemes targeting their generosity, particularly those involving pre-paid gift cards. Police recommend checking for any suspicious activities and reporting them immediately to the credit card company to dispute unauthorized charges.

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