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Safety will be a priority at the Big E this fall....the fair just granted the West Springfield Police Department two motorcycles, fully equipped with computers, printers, cameras and additional traffic safety resources. With this donation, police officers will have the latest technology and resources to make sure everyone stays safe, and traffic runs smoothly

An ongoing saga thats been in the news for years, could finally be coming to a close. Springfield Garden owned apartments were notorious for deplorable living conditions, and often times a lack of heat and water...and now the former owners have agreed to pay the state and forgive millions in unpaid rent money. A former tenant encouraged people to speak up, even if you feel your voice is small. 

A moving company in Chicopee is looking to help students enjoy fall homecoming and spring prom seasons, by making sure they can dress up in style. Two Men and a Truck launched their inaugural summer “Dress it Forward” campaign this year, and are hosting a free shopping event this Sunday. It's in an effort to ease the burden on families as we get back into the school year.

Holyoke is celebrating the opening of the city's first new school in 36 years. The new, 550-student middle school replaces an aging, energy-inefficient building on the same site. School officials decided to keep the previous name of the middle school to honor the legacy of William Peck.

ValleyBike Share expanded its relaunch across western Massachusetts with a special event held on Friday at Gurdon Bill Park in Springfield. The event showcased the electric bikes, allowing community members to test-ride and experience them. The bikes will be available in Springfield, West Side, Chicopee, and all throughout the Valley

Police in Western Mass are out and about enforcing school zone speed limits. Police in Palmer said last week they stopped just under 30 drivers for at least 12 miles per hour over the speed limit over four days. However, town-wide they made a total of 129 stops due to speeding.

The splash pads at over 20 Springfield parks will be closed for the season today. They are open from 10am, to 7pm, but then will remain off and closed until the end of the school year.

People in Connecticut are starting to make noise about the sewage they're seeing in the CT, that is reportedly coming from Holyoke, Chicopee, West Springfield and Springfield. Many who like to fish in the river, and then eat the fish are hoping the state of Massachusetts will do something to stop millions of gallons of untreated waste from pouring in

It's fair season all across Western Mass...while The Big E is still gearing up for opening day next week, the 3 County Fair was held in Northampton over the weekend. It is the longest continuous running fair in the entire country. It’s been a staple in the community for 208 years, and thousands came to enjoy the festivities this past weekend.

Blunt Park was busy over Labor Day Weekend for the 37th annual Stone Soul Festival. Many came out for food, music, and to show cultural appreciation for what has become New England’s largest African American Festival. It even featured a parade and everyone who was there raved about the sense of community

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