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Spirit of Springfield’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony was held at Riverfront Park in Springfield yesterday. Several local leaders and many others from the community were there. Guests saw the silhouette of the World Trade Center artifact cast the shadow of the Twin Towers on the bronze wall that bears the names of the 498 first responders who lost their lives

Big E opening day is today, and they'll be opening their gates at 8am every day of the fair. The bakery opens at 9am. Midway will be open until 11pm each evening, with the State buildings open from 10am-9pm. Monday the 22nd, is Salute to Springfield day, and Wednesday the 17th is CT Day.

After a year’s worth of planning, the 35th annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade will be on Sunday. The parade begins at 11 a.m. from the corner of Wason Avenue and Main Street, marching towards Boland Way. At the end of the parade, there will be a huge celebration at Tower Square Park.

State Police just completed an operation to crack down on illegal street takeovers in Chicopee, Holyoke, and Springfield. The focus was on street racing. Officers monitored the parking lots of Pride on West Street, Springfield Plaza on Liberty Street, Riverfront Park, the former Uno’s on Boston Road, and the Northgate Plaza on Main Street. They were able to clear out several large groups involving 300 cars that gathered in an attempt to take over intersections

Nearly 100 people were on hand for the first Entrepreneur Spotlight event in Springfield, organized by Living Local 413 and Common Capital. The event looked to connect small business owners with resources and service providers in the local business ecosystem. Organizers hope that the monthly events will continue to build a supportive community for small business owners in Springfield

Here' a fire drill gone wrong...Several students at Ludlow High School were stung by bees after unknowingly disturbing a nest during a fire alarm evacuation. The agitated bee's attacked the students, some of whom needed medical attention. No one was seriously hurt

As the colder season approaches, you can now apply for fuel assistance programs. These programs were created eligible to help those challenged by the high cost of home heating. For those who qualify, a portion of their winter heating bills will be covered. Applications can be dropped off at the Valley Opportunity Council’s locations in Chicopee, Holyoke, or Springfield.

You probably see reckless driving from time to time in the Pioneer Valley...but you probably haven't seen this...a woman in Holyoke was arrested Sunday after driving recklessly on a motorcycle...with a child clinging onto her back. The child was also not wearing a helmet...and the driver was running stop lights and stop signs

National Night Out's continue happening in Springfield. Yesterday, it was the East Forest Park neighborhood holding one for the 10th consecutive year. Those there enjoyed food, music, and entertainment while learning about the daily work and equipment used by first responders. And the event was designed to strengthen the relationship between police and the community

A new Youth Mental Health First Aid training program at Springfield International Charter School, is aimed at equipping staff with the skills to address mental health challenges among students. The initiative comes in response to statistics from the World Health Organization, which indicate that one in five teens and young adults will experience a mental health condition.

After more than 20 years being empty, the former Chicopee Public Library is getting a new purpose. The city has announced it will now be the home of “The Hub at Market Square”, which officials said will serve as a space for connection, creativity, and civic engagement. The hope is to revitalize and breathe new life into the heart of downtown.

Think back to how crazy Saturday's storm was...now imagine being stuck outdoors for it...It was a close call for one young woman from Enfield who was hoping to enjoy a walk at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke Saturday afternoon. She got caught right in the middle of the dangerous storm that passed through. She took shelter in her car, only for trees to narrowly miss her car, falling from all sides...she then deserted the car and ran elsewhere until the storm passed

Christian education is growing in Western Mass....so much so that Grace Academy in Springfield has had to move their location for their 7th to 12th graders. Enrollment has exploded so much to the point they outgrew their Springfield building, and will be in First Central Bible Church of Chicopee on Broadway St. The school saw this as the best option from a spacing perspective, as well as nearby location to their other campus

The West Springfield Police Department is warning residents about a scheme going after homeowners. Solicitors with the company ‘Transient Driveway Sealing and Repair’ are going to homes and offering their services. However, police say they are not legitimate contractors, and the work they provide is often substandard and incomplete.

With The Big E expected to attract another million plus people this...600 vendors are preparing and getting ready to go for Friday. Many of which are longtime staples, who are preparing something new for this year's fair. You can expected both the new, and traditional classics at this years fair

Springfield neighbors are ready to hit the polls as preliminary elections for two city council seats will happen today. There are four people running for the Ward 4 city council spot and the top 2 will advance. Ward 6 has 3 people running, and two advancing. These results will determine the candidates on the ballot for the general election in November.

If you were hoping to run in the annual Bright Nights 5K road race this year, I hope you were up registering in the wee hours of Monday morning....The highly anticipated event sold out just hours after registration went live at midnight Monday morning. The 500 registered runners will travel in from across the country to run the course.

Just when you thought the storm damage was done, a tree fell across Cambria Street in Springfield yesterday evening, blocking the road. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, and no damage was done to any homes in the area. No word on what caused the tree to fall

Many people in Western Mass are picking up the pieces from  Saturday's storm, with many shocked at the aftermath. Specifically a totaled car that was crushed by a tree which was uprooted taking the sidewalk with it. Fallen trees and downed wires were everywhere. Springfield and Easthampton have provided cleanup aid to Holyoke, which seemed to get hit the hardest. 

It was a big weekend in downtown Springfield as basketball fans from all over were celebrating the 2025 Hall of Fame class. The weather cancelled the red carpet event, but not the many other festivities. 8 people were inducted in total, including 3 women.

Final security preparations are fully underway for The Big E which opens later this week. It’s something that’s a concern for many with the public setting and large crowd, especially after some arrests at the fair last year. However, The Big E n leadership is ensuring that this final week of preparation will make for a safe and secure season.

The streets were crowded across downtown Springfield as up to 500 bikers rode in the annual Ride to Remember. The ride kicked off at 8 a.m. on Saturday on Boland Way, and included many stops such as the Springfield Police Station, through East Longmeadow, and finally to the Riverfront Park all the way down in Hartford. The ride honored fallen oficers

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