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Severe Weather Spawns Numerous Tornados

May 20th, 2013
It's not uncommon in May to see severe weather develop in the middle of the country but the events of the last few days will likely stack up as some of the deadliest weather in a number of years.  Cool air sliding in from the Colorado Rockies is...


AMBER ALERT: 2 Children Abducted in Braintree

May 20th, 2013
BRAINTREE, Mass. (WGGB) -- The Massachusetts State Police have activated an AMBER ALERT for the abduction of two children in Braintree. At...

Study: Western Mass. Clips the Most Coupons in the Country

May 20th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- We've all seen those shows where people walk out of the grocery store with $100 worth of items but only pay $0.99,...

51 People Killed in Okla. Tornado, More than 140 Injured

May 20th, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 140 patients, including about 70 children, since a massive...




Obama Pledges Help after Oklahoma Tornado

May 20th, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has called Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to express his concern about a monstrous tornado that wreaked havoc in the Oklahoma City suburbs. The White House says Obama told the governor that he's directed the...




Springfield Residents Will Get to Vote on MGM Casino Proposal July 16

May 20th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- The MGM casino project planned for Springfield will be put before voters in mid-July. The Springfield City Council voted unanimously tonight in favor of a Special Warrant for the Casino Ballot Question to be held...




7 Year-Old Boy Killed after Being Hit by Dump Truck in Westfield

May 20th, 2013
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) - A 7 year-old boy was struck and killed by a dump truck in Westfield this afternoon. The call came in at 3:36 p.m. Monday near the corner of Montgomery and Crown Streets. Westfield Police confirm the boy’s...








Friday’s Conn. Derailment Makes for Messy Local Monday Commute

May 20th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) --Instead of a bustling morning commute on Metro-North's New Haven line, the Metropolitan Transit Authority spent the day working to repair the tracks. Over 70 people were injured Friday after an eastbound train...




Conn. Commuter Rail Service to Resume Wednesday

May 20th, 2013
(AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham) By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN, Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- Transit authorities say commuter rail service in Connecticut is expected to resume in full by rush hour Wednesday morning,...




Mass. Law Could Affect Your Next Eye Doctor’s Visit

May 20th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- If you get your pupils dilated, instead of getting reversal drops that help you regain your normal sight a little quicker, you might have to just wait it out. That’s what Dr. Phillip Moraitis says his...




Southwick Students Take Part in Revolutionary War Reenactment

May 20th, 2013
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WGGB) -- Students at the Powder Mill Middle School took their history lesson outdoors today. A full scale re-creation of the Revolutionary War was staged with many students playing the roles of those who fought for our...




Amherst Asks Residents to Remove Birdfeeders to Keep Wildlife from Homes

May 20th, 2013
AMHERST, Mass (WGGB)- In an effort to prevent attracting bears and other animals to homes, Amherst residents are asked to take down their birdfeeders. With plenty of trees in the backyard, a bear isn’t an unusual site for homeowner...




Your Money Monday: Car Care

May 20th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) -- Your car is just like you: if you don't maintain it, it'll break down, and lead to costly repair bills. Monday night, we had live demonstrations to show how you can extend your car's life, and live mechanics on...




Female Inmates Help City Take Care of Parks

May 20th, 2013
SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) -- An innovative work program to take care of parks here in Springfield started up just today. Monday morning this crew was out bright and early - mowing, trimming, and picking up the terrace at Allen and White in...




Moose on the Loose in Easthampton

May 20th, 2013
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB) -- Residents in one Easthampton neighborhood got quite the sight over the weekend. Around noon Saturday, some living along Mt. Tom Avenue saw this moose strolling through the neighborhood. ABC40 spoke to some...