Orange Street Murder Suspect Arrested
Springfield, Mass. (WGGB)- A 16 year old boy has been arrested in connection to a murder on Orange Street in Springfield last week.
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Hostages safe after standoff at Discovery Communications, suspect killed
SILVER SPRING, Md. (WGGB) – After hours of negotiations, a suspect has been shot after he allegedly took three people hostage after entering the world headquarters of Discovery Channel and other cable networks.
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Springfield opens cooling centers
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The City of Springfield has announced the opening of five cooling centers for residents who may want to seek relief from the recent heat.
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Police investigate gas station robbery in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police are investigating a late morning robbery in Springfield.Around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, a black man wearing a mask entered the Pride Gas Station on East Columbus
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Students back in session following evacuation
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB) -- The first day of school in Palmer has resumed following an evacuation of all students just hours into the new school year.
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Community gathers to remember fire victims
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WGGB) -- Friends and family gathered Saturday to remember to boys who died in a Bay Street fire over one year ago.
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Hurricane Katrina evacuee recalls storm, five years later
LUDLOW, Mass. (WGGB) -- Sunday marked the five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of people evacuated the area after the storm, some never to return to the Gulf region. One woman, who has relocated to Ludlow from Mississippi recalls the devastation.
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22-year-old dead after being hit by alleged drunk driver
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB) -- A 22-year-old recent college graduate is dead after an alleged drunk driver hit him while he was getting his aunt's mail.
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"The Preacher" arrested for attempting to entice youths
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) – A notorious Springfield panhandler has been arrested after he attempted to entice two young girls in a city park.
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Police investigate Holyoke shooting
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police in the Paper City are investigating an early afternoon shooting Monday.
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8-year-old recovering after being hit by a car
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) -- An 8-year-old girl is at Baystate Medical Center after being struck by a car Sunday afternoon in Holyoke.
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Police find drugs hidden in a phony bologna
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) -- This story is not full of bologna. Well, in a way, it is, after a Holyoke man has been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs inside a hollowed-out bologna.
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Springfield Police Investigating Orange Street Homicide
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- An Orange Street shooting victim, discovered by police late Thursday night, died from his injuries Friday morning.
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New Catholic Mag Not Backed by Everyone
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WGGB) -- The Diocese of Springfield has retired its newspaper "The Catholic Observer" and will soon premier a new publication. This move does not sit well with some parishes.
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Owners charged as puppies continue recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- For many, it was heartbreaking to see the pictures of a group of pit bulls, skin and bones, after being taken by animal control officers from a Springfield home.
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Concerns heard over WMECO proposed rate hike
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Everything from turning on the lights, to surfing the net, to just watching television could soon cost a little more in western Massachusetts.
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Springfield Gas Leak Causes Evacuations
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- A gas leak on Worthington street in Springfield Wednesday caused major evacuations in the area.
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Evacuation Goes Fine
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WGGB) -- Police and fire officials got the call about a gas leak on Worthington Street at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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Suffield Teen Dies in Overnight Crash
ENFIELD, Conn. (WGGB) - State Police in Connecticut have identified 17 year old Alexa Crosby of Suffield, Conn. as the victim in the overnight crash that shut down I-91 North in Enfield.
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Back to Business In Springfield After Major Gas Break
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Traffic is flowing and business is back to usual in downtown Springfield following a major gas rupture earlier this morning.
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Deadly Amtrak Accident in Enfield
ENFIELD, Conn. (WGGB)- A deadly Amtrak accident behind the Bigelow Commons Apartments in Enfield, CT has slowed rush hour Amtrak service.
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Homeless Veterans Find Housing in Agawam
There is new hope for homeless veterans here in Western Massachusetts. The former police training academy in Agawam is being converted into housing for veterans.
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Coca-Cola in Northampton To Expand
Northampton's Coca-Cola plant is expanding. Greg Bialecki, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development toured the plant on Monday to announce a state grant to the city.
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Housing Available in Amherst
A couple of years ago there were some concerns that housing was in short supply at UMass. That is no longer the case.
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Air Show Traffic Nightmare
By: Mike LaCrosse
MASSPIKE, Mass. -- It was slow going on the road ways heading to the Westfield International Air Show on Saturday.
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Flying High Rain or Shine
WESTFIELD, Mass.(WGGB) - Rain or shine the show went on at the Westfield International Air Show Sunday at Barnes Air National Guard Base.
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The Great Snake Debate
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- On August 12th, the Springfield police received a call that an anaconda was loose in an apartment building.
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Fallen Hero Honored in Deerfield
DEERFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- While American combat troops are leaving Iraq, the sacrifice of those who served in the war zone is being remembered.
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Man dies after accident at Yankee Candle
SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) - A Springfield man is dead after he fell from a forklift at Yankee Candle Thursday.
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abc40 and FOX 6 take to the sky
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The skies over Westfield will be loud this weekend as over 90 aircraft hit both the tarmac and the air during this weekends Westfield International Air show, taking place at Barnes Air National Guard Base.
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Missing swimmer found safe in Orange
ORANGE, Mass. (WGGB) -- Officials have called off a search at an Orange lake after the missing party has been found safe.
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Golf Courses Survive
Golf can be a good indicator of what's happening with the economy. During a recession, memberships tend to decrease.
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Sheriff Ashe's Annual Clambake attracts Candidates
Hampden County Sheriff Michael Ashe held his 33rd annual clambake on Wednesday. The event is a political who's who for Western Massachusetts.
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Construction Slows Traffic in Chicopee
Road construction projects are causing traffic delays throughout Western Massachusetts including the city of Chicopee.
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Big Y Co-Founder Gerald D'Amour Passes Away
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) - A western Massachusetts business pioneer has died. Big Y co-founder, Gerald D'Amour, passed away Sunday at his home in Somers.
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Egg Recall expanded
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The recall of hundreds of millions of eggs has grown to over 300 million.
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United Way & Peter Pan Seek Donations for Stuff A Bus Campaign
The United Way of the Pioneer Valley and Peter Pan Bus Lines are teaming up for their annual Stuff the Bus Campaign and need your help.
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The Victory to Reopen
The Victory theatre in Holyoke just got another shot in the arm. Secretary of State Williams Galvin was in Holyoke on Wednesday to announce that another 600-thousand dollasrs in tax credit is now available.
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Local boy dies in accident at Norwich Lake
HUNTINGTON, Mass. (WGGB) -- A 10-year-old boy from Ludlow has died the boat he was in was hit by another boat.
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Greenfield mayor wants people out of "The Jungle"
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Greenfield Mayor William Martin wants people out of an area, just south of the railroad tracks, that is referred to as "The Jungle."
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Westover Reserve Unit Receives Top Honors
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB) -- The 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Reserve Base has been chosen as the top reserve unit in the country.
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Arrest made in Holyoke arson fire
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) -- A Holyoke man is under arrest after allegedly setting his house on fire Wednesday afternoon.
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Officials urge caution after man contracts EEE
REGION (WGGB) -- A Rhode Island man in his 20's is in critical condition after he was diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE. Officials believe that he contracted from a mosquito in southeastern Massachusetts, and now officials across both states are urging people to take precautions.
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Westfield Construction Slows Traffic
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Major construction projects are slowing traffic through Westfield.
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Shoppers flock for Tax-free weekend
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) – Tax-free shopping brought out the crowds this weekend.
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Tuned by Tuna Car Show
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB) – Hundreds of cars popped their hoods Sunday for the annual "Tuned by Tuna Car Show" to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Police search for bank robbery suspect
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly held up a Longmeadow bank late Wednesday morning.
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Pioneer Valley Crops Arrive Early
WESTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB) -- It's been a hot summer in the Pioneer Valley and crops are coming in early. And there's nothing wrong with the quality.
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital loses power during storm
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Cooley Dickinson Hospital is working to get things back in order after the hospital lost power after Monday's storms.
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State Police seeking information after car shot at on I-91
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB) -- State Police are asking for the public's help in locating whoever may have fire shots at a car on Interstate 91 southbound in Longmeadow.
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Patient records found in Mass. landfill
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) -- Officials at four Mass. hospitals, including Holyoke Medical Center, are scrambling since learning that medical records were found intact at the Georgetown Transfer Station.
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Springfield Apartments Condemned
When Lizandra Colon moved into her Locust Street apartment just under a year ago, it was supposed to mean a fresh start for her and her family; a step up from the shelter they'd been living in for so long, but her dream of living in her own apartment turned into a nightmare.
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Family receives new Chihuahua after vicious attack
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- A Springfield family received a special gift Thursday as complete strangers pitch in to replace a family pet that died after a vicious attack.
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Springfield Police Look to Turn Locust Street Neighborhood Around
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police say the condemnation of two Locust Street apartment buildings is a step in the right direction.
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Springfield man celebrates his 102nd birthday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- A Springfield man has reached a milestone that many of us can only dream of - his 102nd birthday.
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Anaconda found loose in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB)--It was an unusual call that came into the Springfield police department Thursday morning. A woman said there was a snake loose in her apartment on East Park. Not
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Man threatens to kill employees at local dealership
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB) -- A man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill his former coworkers at a local car dealership.
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Children's Day at the Hall
The Basketball Hall of Fame moved it's enshrinement to August this year because of a conflict in September.
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Habitat for Humanity seeks new partner families
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity is building new home and they're looking for the perfect homeowners to be part of the process.
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Building More Than Just Teamwork
This Yankee Candle sales meeting was supposed to get managers geared up for the holiday season, but business ended up taking a back seat to the true spirit of giving.
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Officials identify those killed in Orange plane crash
ORANGE, Mass. (WGGB) -- Two people are dead after a plane crashes in Orange Tuesday night.
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Chicopee celebrates National Night Out
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB) -- Communities all around the country and across western Massachusetts are working to curb crime, take back their streets, and have a little fun in the process.
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Dakin Pioneer Valley Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society celebrates one year in Springfield, anc continues to save lives, one paw at a time.
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Home Sales Down For Third Straight Month
The Housing numbers are out and they're not good.
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Father Meets Son
Spencer Clark is almost 6 weeks old, and until Tuesday he had never met his father. Senior Airman William Clark was deployed to Iraq this past spring.
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Some Oil Customers Locking In Prices for the Winter
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- While we may be in the heat of the summer season, now may be the right time for folks to start thinking about home heating oil for the summer.
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Officials investigate animal cruelty case
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Animal control officials are investigating a case of animal cruelty involving several dogs.
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Homeowner injured during home invasion
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB) – A man is recovering Monday after being assaulted and stabbed during a home invasion late Sunday night.
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Holyoke Gets Economic Boost
HOLYOKE, Mass (WGGB) -- The long-awaited decision on the location of the state's computing center was announced Monday, and it means good news for the City of Holyoke.
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Police investigate fatal motorcycle accident
HAMPDEN, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred over the weekend.
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WMass native now president of Six Flags New England
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB) -- Six Flags New England has a new interim president, but he is no stranger to western Massachusetts. He is a West Springfield High graduate.
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Tobacco farms flourish this summer
HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB) --It's been a hot summer and that's been a good thing for tobacco farmers.
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Monument dedicated in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- It certainly was a big day for the city as the second day of Enshrinement Week was marked by local leaders unveiling a historic monument in Mason Square.
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Ahead of elections, Obama ramps up his fundraising
President Barack Obama is stepping up his fundraising efforts as the midterm elections draw closer and Democrats need money to battle a Republican Party energized in part by voter concern over government spending and...
| 11 killed in Iraq helicopter crash, bombings
A sandstorm downed an Iraqi military helicopter Wednesday, killing its five-man crew, while midmorning Baghdad bombings claimed the lives of six people, officials said.
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Springfield Narcs bust dealer and two others for crack
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer and two of his alleged customers in the Locust Street area Tuesday.
| Train kills man in Richmond
RICHMOND, Mass. (WGGB) -- A man was killed after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon.
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Two Springfield men arrested for business break-ins
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Two Springfield men have been arrested at gun point for breaking into a downtown business at 870 Main St., early Wednesday morning around 1 a.m.
| NH GOP Senate front-runner hits a few bumps
Kelly Ayotte, the tough former prosecutor and wife of an Iraq war vet, seemed to be on a glide path to the Republican nomination in New Hampshire and perhaps the Senate.
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Two Springfield men arrested for breaking and entering
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Two Springfield men have been arrested for breaking into a home at 58 Kenwood Park at around 7 p.m. Monday.
| Springfield gang members arrested for drug trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Three men have been arrested for drug trafficking in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield Monday around 2 p.m.
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Arizona helped deport thousands without new law
Officers from a single Arizona county helped deport more than 26,000 immigrants from the U.S. through a federal-local partnership program that has been roundly criticized as fraught with problems.
| Belchertown soldier gets taste of home while serving in Afghanistan
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WGGB) -- A local soldier serving in Afghanistan recently managed to get a taste of home in the form of some cookies made at Kristina's Kafe & Bakery.
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Victim in city's 10th murder of 2010 identified
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Police are looking for the public's help with information after a man was found stabbed to death near his Berkshire Avenue home early Sunday morning.
| Willimansett Bridge to Shut Down
Business owners attending a public hearing at Holyoke City Hall Monday night learned that the Willimansett Bridge, also known as the Old Chicopee Bridge, will be closed
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Legislative leaders meeting on Mass. casino bills
BOSTON (AP) - Officials with knowledge of the discussions tell The Associated Press that Massachusetts Senate leaders have made a gambling proposal to House leaders that includes two options as the sides try to break a logjam.
| Plans for Kennedy Senate institute unveiled
BOSTON (AP) - Architectural plans have been unveiled for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, which will sit adjacent to his brother's presidential library in Boston.
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Boat of plastic bottles ends 4-month Pacific sail
A sailboat largely constructed from 12,500 recycled plastic bottles has completed a 4-month journey across the Pacific Ocean meant to raise awareness about the perils of plastic waste.
| Mass. pension fund sees big turnaround from 2009
Associated Press - July 28, 2010 12:54 PM ET BOSTON (AP) - The pension fund for over 300,000 Massachusets state, municipal and school employees grew by $3.6 billion during the 2010 fiscal year...
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2 RI lt. gov. candidates seek to abolish office
Robert Healey Jr. is running for Rhode Island lieutenant governor - not to excel in the position, but to eliminate it altogether.
| Big war boost clears Congress, despite Afghan leak
The House on Tuesday sent President Barack Obama a major war-funding increase of $33 billion to pay for his troop surge in Afghanistan, unmoved by the leaking of classified documents that portray a military effort struggling...
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Vt. Education Dept. joins national standards group
Associated Press - July 28, 2010 8:45 AM ET MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont Department of Education is joining 30 other states in an effort to create national standards to measure what...
| Violent nationalist group leader welcomed in PR
Throngs of supporters greeted a Puerto Rican nationalist leader Tuesday as he returned from nearly 30 years in prison for participating in a group that used violence against U.S. control of the island.
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