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You'll want to make sure you're not burning any of that yard waste that collected over winter...Multiple brush fires were reported across the region yesterday, leading to a burning ban in some towns. During drive time yesterday afternoon, an 18 acre brush fire led to the entire shutdown of 91 yesterday up in Greenfield. It was started by a train

A local college is shutting down at the end of the fall semester. Perhaps you know someone who goes to or has been to Hampshire College up in Hadley. Since 2019, the college has been working to address financial headwinds, declining enrollment, rising costs, and unstable funding. The school was founded in 1965

The MA Governor just rolled out some initiatives to cut back on youth social media use Including requiring companies to change default settings like infinite scroll and auto-play for users under 18, turn off location tracking, limit cumulative social media use to 2 hours a day, and more. It is also unclear if the House and Senate will be willing to pass additional social media policy

Budget shortfalls can be difficult in any school district, especially a big one like Hartford, which is facing a $70 million projected budget gap over the next two years. Rising costs and added staffing are contributing toward the deficit. A State Board is holding an audit to learn more

With the weather warming up, you may be seeing those dirt bikes and other off-highway vehicles on city streets. But police are cracking down. Springfield officers just seized a dirt bike while also giving out two criminal complaints and one citation. Police said they saw a dirt bike rider flyind down sidewalks in order to avoid sitting in traffic

It's a landmark you likely see when driving 91 S back toward Springfield. For more than seven decades, the Veterans’ Home in Holyoke has been a beacon for veterans in western Mass. The new building is coming along nicely, and is expected to be completed in the fall of this year, two months ahead of schedule

You may have heard of the IRONMAN race that has been coming to Springfield the last several years....it's back this year and along with it, the IRONKIDS race. The race features a toddler trot, a half-mile, and a full-mile, at Riverfront Park on June 6th, with the IRONMAN race to follow the next day

You may have followed along with the journey of the Artemis II mission last week took humans the farthest distance anyone has ever traveled from Earth. The record-breaking journey had local ties, with astronaut suit components manufactured right in Windsor Locks, where they've also created the life support systems for astronauts. 

If you’ve everbought a Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s or had a bite at any of their locations, your meal could be helping local families stay close to their sick children. The Ronald McDonald house in Springfield, which provides housing and food for families with children at nearby hospitals, has been helping families for over 50 years. A stay at the House costs the organization about $150 a night, but through donations and restaurant purchases, services are provided at no cost to families.

Libraries are such an important part of any community...and in Springfield federal funding has been secured to support a major renovation and expansion project at the East Springfield Branch Library. After nearly 100 years, the library on Osborne Terrace is getting torn down and completely rebuilt. Neighbors in the area say they are excited for what’s to come.

If you or someone you know is looking for a home in Springfield, Springfield is offering an affordable homeownership opportunity through a public lottery for a fully renovated single-family home. Applications are now being accepted for the home in the Forest Park neighborhood off of Belmont Avenue, with the deadline being June 5th

It's great when parents have a chance to be involved in their child's education...Springfield Public Schools recently hosted a “Super Sunday” session, offering parents a chance to discuss concerns and ideas with district educators. The event focused on informing families, including those with English as a second language, about available school resources and support.

It's confusing when your daily route gets changed, and that's happening to many in Springfield. Edgewood Street has long been used as a shortcut between Bay Street and State Street, but now the city has changed the flow, making it a one way; you’re no longer allowed to turn from Bay Street onto Edgecomb. Neighbors said they’ve wanted this for a while to eliminate cut through traffic

Your drive in Agawam could look different as the town is looking to redesign the popular and busy intersection at Cooper, Suffield and Rowley Streets. However a local business favorite, Pajers, is pushing back, as the redesign plan has them losing 33% of their parking lot. The town says the intersection is outdated, and needs a left turn signal from the Northbound side of Suffield Street

With the weather warming up, you may find yourself out on more walks....and so do Springfield Police officers. The Springfield Police Department Ordinance Unit was out in the area of Wilbraham Road and Bristol Street on late last week for a “park and walk” ordinance sweep. They gave out 58 ordinance tickets, three parking tickets, one abandoned car sticker and towed one unregistered car.

A fun night is something everyone can experience....The Agawam Senior Center recently hosted its first senior prom, providing older adults with a memorable evening. Agawam High School students organized the event and volunteered their time to serve the community. The special occasion aimed to offer a prom experience to many older adults who never had the chance to attend their own.

You don't necessarily expect to encounter certain wildlife when you move to cities like Springfield or Hartford...yet two coyotes were caught on video running through the streets of Springfield. They were seen trekking the Sixteen Acres and Pine Point neighborhoods. Keeping bird feeders and trash inside can help deter them 

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