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Another new development in the Springfield courthouse location saga. The pushback to the chosen location of Liberty Street, has brought about a lawsuit claiming the process was “tainted” by a conflict of interest. Yesterday, the man at the center of those claims is stepping down, but his rivals say the damage is already done. In their statement, they said, "Springfield and the Commonwealth’s taxpayers deserve a fair process that follows the law," and they are not dropping their lawsuit.

Springfield is saying goodbye to Ed Cohen, a community photographer who spent nearly half a century documenting the city - from weddings and baby photos to everyday life. Cohen’s archive spans 50 years and many people have been making tribute posts on social media. The family could use prayers as they mourn

Traffic delays are expected on dozens of Agawam streets over the next several weeks as the town will begin crack sealing work on many roads this week. It's part of its ongoing pavement preservation program. Updates on the paving schedule will be posted on the Town of Agawam’s website.

It's hard to operate without a budget, but in Windsor Locks the town cannot agree to one. Those who call the town home have rejected the proposed budget for a 5th time this summer. At a special meeting yesterday, the Board of Finance outlined a plan to reduce the budget by $600,000. The next vote doesn't happen until August 1

A Chicopee woman and her fiancé are in the running to be named America’s Favorite Couple, a nationwide competition which is part of a fundraiser for a food bank. The woman has has defied odds several times to even be alive. She is a multiple time organ recipient, including a heart transplant

Could a another bill be coming to those in West Springfield? The Mayor is proposing the creation of a dedicated stormwater utility to help fund the town’s aging drainage infrastructure. Under the proposal, property owners would pay a flat fee of $25 each quarter, or $100 per year. The funding would support among other things, nearly 150 miles of underground stormwater pipes, catch basins, retention ponds and pump stations.

It's not legal to have a pet monkey...but that's one of more than 50 animals that police found at a home in Enfield during a raid yesterday. The police raid was in connection to an armed robbery case, but that's when police walked into a mini zoo. They uncovered unsafe living conditions for the 34 dogs, 17 exotic birds, and one capuchin monkey.

Springfield Public Schools wants your opinion about plans to build a new German Gerena School. A second community meeting took place last night to help people understand more about the project as they move forward with the design phase and the different options being studied. More infor is available on their website

Two young entrepreneurs are once again serving up fresh lemonade in Chicopee at 199 College St as they kick off the third year of their neighborhood lemonade stand. For the past two years, brothers Addryan and Addryel have welcomed customers with cold lemonade and friendly smiles. They said they enjoy meeting new people while continuing a tradition that has become a neighborhood favorite.

Prayers are appreciated for those all of a sudden looking for a job today...Springfield-based MassMutual is laying off approximately 50 employees, the majority of whom work in western Massachusetts. The cuts come from the broker-dealer division. Meanwhile the company has 170 open positions that they're hiring for

A new ordinance that would restrict food truck freedoms in Springfield has been put on pause by the Springfield City Council. The ordinance includes limited operating hours for food trucks, a limit of the amount of trucks allowed on a single property, and specific distance requirements. Councilors say they want to talk more with truck owners and neighbors to find a “middle ground” that works for everyone.

Concern is rising after the 3rd crash on Boston Road in less than 48 hours. Those who live on or just off the road, said something has to change. They would like to see more enforcement and safety changes.  Springfield police say 139 crashes have been reported on Boston Road so far this year.

Despite West Springfield’s efforts, illegal dumping of trash persists especially in popular spots. Last year, the town council increased the fines for illegal dumping to $300 per offense but that hasn't really helped. The most recent dumping containing the broken remains of air conditioners, computers, and a number of full trash bags was found on Agawam Road.

Wilder Camp Beach in Springfield, which had been closed for several weeks, has reopened. The water previously had high bacteria levels. The city received its water test results, which show those levels are now back within the normal limits.

Despite the improvements to come, people are feeling the headache of the newly affected commute on memorial Drive in Chicopee. One person said, "It’s rocky, it’s loud, there’s dust everywhere and it’s just like a lot of traffic." Some have reported waiting upwards of 20-30 minutes at traffic lights. Construction will go through 2029.

An Agawam man, whom South Windsor police said was given a courtesy ride by them, has been arrested for threatening officers and damaging their cruiser. What began as a kind act by the officers turned into a dangerous situation. But while equipment was broken, it ultimately did it's job and protected the officers

A Springfield nonprofit is spending the summer working with local teenagers to create murals across the state, using art as a form of community engagement. Since 2019, Commonwealth Murals has installed more than 100 murals across with more than 100 artists. More than 1,000 students have helped paint murals for their own schools.

Fans gathered from far and wide on Saturday to celebrate 100 years of hockey in Springfield. The Big E was host for the annual ‘Hockeyday’ event. Past players for the thunderbirds and the bruins were in attendance this year at the event. Beginning at the Coliseum in 1926, hockey in the City of Springfield has come a long way

A new report has graded Massachusetts roads and bridges at a D+. The state also got a D for drinking water, stormwater and wastewater systems. A major factor contributing to these poor grades is the aging infrastructure throughout the state.

The Holyoke Mall says remediation work is continuing in its food court as part of efforts to reopen the area following a fire earlier this year. The food court has been closed since February and the mall has not given a reopening date

With all the construction going on, it's important to drive carefully to keep the crew safe. In CT, they are boosting those efforts be installing speed cameras in select construction zones, including on on 91. They are specifically targeting drivers going 10 mph or more over the posted work zone speed limit of 45 mph.

A new program in Springfield has launched, aimed at fostering successful bilingual business owners among the next generation. The program is designed for children ages 6 to 14 and right now 20 students are signed up. Once registered, students will engage in a summer filled with workshops, connect with mentors, and prepare for an upcoming business fair.

After many years on hiatus, one of Springfield’s most popular community events made its return. The vegan block party was held over the weekend, showing people how they can maintain a healthy lifestyle; without having to give up their favorite foods. There were close to 1000 people there with a chance to learn more about food they may have never tried otherwise.

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