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Debate over the proposed location for the new Springfield courthouse continues. Four of Hampden County’s top elected officials are asking for Governor Healey to reconsider the chosen Liberty Junction proposal. And those are people who work in the courthouse. They question if there is going to be enough parking for the approximately 1600 people the courthouse serves every day and contamination of the site, among other things

Springfield City Council members are considering traffic safety cameras as a way to make intersections safer and crack down on drivers who run red lights. Under the proposal, citations would be sent to registered car owners. Drivers would not face an auto insurance surcharge.

If you're looking to give back, three local organizations are holding coat drives. The Salvation Army in Springfield is looking for coats for kids. Between the Bridges, a ministry that meets every Sunday in Downtown Springfield is looking for men's coats, and Ocean State Job Lot is launching its 11th annual “Buy, Give, Get” winter coat donation program today to help veterans

Heads up for the elevated risk of collisions during deer mating season in October and November. According to experts, deer activity increases substantially during their annual mating season, making animal crossings far more frequent. 

It's an exciting day for one local school...Libertas Academy Charter School in Springfield has been named a 2026 Massachusetts School of Recognition. Its middle school students achieved the third-highest student growth ranking statewide in both English Language and math.

Springfield has become the latest city to meet and try to eliminate invasive spotted lantern flys. City officials are focusing on eliminating egg masses before the winter season ends. They're also looking to remove the bugs' primary host tree, the trr of heaven

It served generations of families and after nearly six decades, Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke is closing. It is expected to transition into a residential community. The owner originally bought the property to be part of a new Holyoke sports complex which never came to fruition. The 110 acrea gol course is expected to easily hold 126 homes.

Some people in MA & CT are dealing with unfulfilled orders with Stop & Shop. That's a result of the parent company shutting down the grocery stores' app and website, in response to a cyberattack. The app and website remain down, while the store, pharmacy, and gas stations are open with normal hours today. The company says there's no evidence that any customer data was stolen

Data centers have been popping up around the country, with developers looking for places to build them in Western Ma and Northern CT. Westfield is one of those places, however, the Planning Board has denied a request to extend a special permit for a proposed data center. Construction began last month, and the developers were asking for a three year extension

A new housing project in Springfield looks to combine housing rehabs with hands-on construction training to create more housing opportunities and help people overcome barriers to employment. The program will prioritize at-risk youth, people involved with the justice system and those facing employment barriers

A local music festival is returning to Springfield for its third year to raise money and awareness for adolescent mental health, bringing together live music, raffles and silent auctions to support a nonprofit founded in memory of a loved one. Through its programs, the MJK foundation aims to help mentors better support young people through comprehensive education and training.

A Springfield police officer was injured after investigators say a group of dirt bike riders attacked him near a gas station on Saint James Avenue. It’s the latest flashpoint in a dirt bike problem city leaders have been working to address. It all started when the officer saw a group of riders driving dangerously and almost hitting a pedestrian, before attempting to arrest them

State police from Massachusetts & Connecticut are increasing patrols on major roadways across the region through Thursday as part of Operation Wicked Safe. Highlighted roads include Interstate 91, 90 and 84. The operation targets aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving and other high-risk behavior

Springfield city councilors are considering stricter regulations for door-to-door salespeople after many have complained about aggressive sales tactics. The proposal would require businesses doing door-to-door sales to register with police and limit their hours to between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Salespeople would also be required to wear identification and carry proof of registration

If you or someone you know likes thrifting, one local charity opened up a new shop on Allen Street in the Bicentennial Plaza. The Cancer Connection Thrift Shop held a grand opening on Saturday. Store sales benefit the organization which offers one-on-one guidance, education and peer support to serve those who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Springfield gasoline prices dropped by 6.6 cents per gallon over the last week to average $4.07 per gallon. GasBuddy reports the cheapest station in Springfield was $3.81 per gallon on Sunday. That also happened to be the lowest price in the entire state

Spotted lantern fly's are starting to show up everywhere, and now at least one city is meeting to talk about what to do about them. Holyoke leaders are set to meet up their impact on trees, vegetation, and agriculture. The invasive species presents no danger to humans or pets, but wreak havoc on trees and plants through repeated feeding

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