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Every so often you'll hear about a car driving into a home in Springfield, but for one family, it was a nightly fear. The Ramos family spent 10 years trying to get a guardrail in front of their house on Nottingham Street because of all the people that would crash into their yard, including one time into their daughters bedroom. Now the guardrail is all mangled up after saving their home the other night, and they it made the 10 year fight worth it

A Springfield man, trapped in Lebanon after a business trip last week, is now choosing to stay provide help to those living there. He has created a giving page to help people in need with food, medical supplies, and other basics. 

If you drive with E‑ZPass, the physical transponders are gradually being phased out in favor of newer license-plate and camera-based toll systems. The idea is to make tolling easier and reduce the need for devices on your windshield, while accounts continue to be billed electronically.

Six Flags may be a park you go to in the spring or summer.....the company recently sold 7 parks, however they are holding onto the one in Agawam. The parks that were sold, are intended to stay amusement parks, just under different ownership. Something to keep an eye on in case Six Flags ever decides to sell here

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has awarded a $200,000 grant to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to help sustain food access efforts across the region amid rising demand and funding challenges. As more residents rely on local food pantries, organizations are working to meet growing demand

Preparations are in the final stretch for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade, which is just over two weeks away. Some have been wondering if the tall snowbanks will impact the parade at all, but the Parade committee said the DPW says the city does a great job getting the streets ready, and moving snow so people have a place to watch

If you live in Holyoke, it might be time to get used to the sound of the World War II siren again. After a noise complaint shut it down, City Councils all voted in favor of amending the noise ordinance to add the sounding of any signal from any bell, chime, whistle, or similar device, intended primarily for non-emergency purposes from any place, for more than three minutes, meaning the short air horn can return

Students in Chicopee are getting lessons on social media and gaming safety, learning how to protect personal information and spot red flags online. It’s all about helping kids make smarter choices in digital spaces they’re already spending time in.

The Springfield City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night to explore the construction of a new sports complex. The proposal for a sports complex has been a topic of discussion in Springfield since at least 2019, and looks to establish a concrete plan for a facility that could host major tournaments and support local youth athletics.

After debate about it moving to Springfield, and taking with it tens of thousands of dollars that help the local economy, the Hoophall Classic is officially staying in Springfield for the next few years. In the meantime, city councilors are aiming to squash any future discussions to relocate the event.

You might be in for an expensive surprise at the gas pump the next time you fill up. Gas prices are rocketing up right now due to conflict in Iran. The average price for a gallon in Massachusetts is still lower than the national average, but experts say the price climbing may not be over yet

Pothole season is hitting drivers in the wallet, and while DPW crews across the area work to patch them up, you may already be dealing with costly damages. Local tire shops are already seeing a 50% increase in people looking for new tires, compared to last year.

If you return bottles and cans, you might get fined for taking them into CT. Hopping the border to double your money on returns now has a heftier fine. A decade ago, Connecticut made it illegal to return bottles and cans that weren't bought in state. Now, the fine has increased tenfold, to anywhere from $500 to $750 dollars.

The Springfield Thunderbirds have their “Boomer’s Reading Club” in full swing, encouraging local students to read while earning fun rewards along the way. It’s a simple way to connect hockey and learning and give kids a little extra motivation to pick up a book.

The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke is looking to make their annual parade more accessible, and enjoyable, for everyone. This year, they’re introducing “Sensory Street”: A designated sensory‑friendly viewing area. It will be two blocks on Appleton Street from Elm to Maple Streets, where there will be no emergency or flashing lights, sirens, or percussion or brass instruments

Watch out...Potholes are spreading across Springfield streets and parking lots following a winter of heavy snow and ice and at least one driver is facing hundreds of dollars in repair costs. That one over by the RMV has a cone on it, but they're everywhere. The DPW says they've already repaired hundreds, but with this year's heavy snowfall, pothole season is expected to be bad

Repairs to the West Street Bridge connecting Indian Orchard and Ludlow, which has been closed for a while now, could begin this spring as plans move closer to the finish line. Officials say the work is aimed at addressing structural concerns and improving safety for people who use it every day.

Over the weekend Springfield hosted its first Black History Month breakfast specifically honoring veterans, bringing people together to recognize service and sacrifice. It was a chance to celebrate history while also thanking local veterans face to face.

One anonymous complaint silenced a decades-long tradition in Holyoke. Now, neighbors and city councilors are making sure the city hears them. For decades and decades a World War II air raid siren would ring out in Holyoke every Friday at noon. Since the complaint shut it down, drivers have met there and used the car horns to ring out to keep the tradition going

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