SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Drugs are a problem in almost every city. Here in Springfield, police say the problem is heroin. “Heroin is at an all time high right now,” says Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney. “About 20 years ago, heroin was… Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Police say 21-year-old Brandon Collins of Springfield is wanted for three seperate domestic cases. The first occurred on October 18, 2012, when officers were dispatched to a home on Wallace Street. Police say… Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Penn National Gaming today released an updated version of its proposed North End, Springfield casino development. The new design is for the exterior of the proposed $807 million casino and hotel. It includes an… Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has announced that the city will negotiate host agreements with both companies vying for a possible casino in Springfield. In a statement issued Monday, Sarno, who consulted… Read more

MASHPEE, Mass. (AP) — A report prepared for the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe finds historical evidence of the tribe’s links to land on which it hopes to build a $500 million casino. The tribe has no reservation lands of its own and has asked the… Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — People in Springfield will have to wait a little longer before knowing whether one or two casino proposals will be on the ballot. Earlier today, we learned that the city needs more time before it decides… Read more

BOSTON (WGGB) — The Mass. Gaming Commission has denied three requests for extensions of the application deadline from entities that had an interest in a possible western Mass. project. Late Tuesday afternoon, just before the application… Read more

(AMHERST, Mass.) (WGGB)– Now that  four developers have submitted  their application fees to the state gaming commission for a Western Massachusetts casino, the effort intensifies to win a license. Mohegan Sun wants to build a casino in… Read more

BOSTON (WGGB) – Two local developers and a local mayor asked the state for an extension to file a casino application. Western Massachusetts Development Company, which is also known as Paper City Development, filed a request for an… Read more

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) —  Holyoke residents will likely get the chance to vote on whether or not they want to see a casino in their city, despite the fact that one is not currently proposed there. According to City Councilor Anthony Soto, while… Read more

BOSTON (WGGB) – At a press conference Tuesday night, Mass. Gaming Commission chairman Stephen Crosby and members of the committee announced that they have received applications and fees from 11 companies looking for a casino or slot… Read more

By BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Some potential casino developers appear to be hedging their bets as a key deadline approaches in Massachusetts. The state gambling commission says any company that is interested in seeking a… Read more

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB) – Chicopee may still be on the radar for a casino in the city. That’s according to Mayor Michael Bissonnette who spoke with our Reporter, Brendan Monahan this afternoon about what’s happening in Chicopee when it comes to… Read more

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB) — The casino discussion continued Monday night despite Mayor Alex Morse being strongly against a casino. The City Council Subcommittee on Redevelopment heard about the possible impacts of a casino in the region and… Read more

  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Springfield residents citywide will be able to vote on a host agreement with casino developers. The decision was made by the Springfield City Council tonight according to our crew who was on scene at… Read more