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More and more things are becoming electric...so lets hope this doesn't become a trend...One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and several others are without a place to live after an e-bike’s battery exploded in an apartment building in Holyoke over the weekend. State Fire Marshals say this incident was one of more than 150 fires linked to these batteries since late 2023

If you use TD Bank, you'll have two fewer bank branches to utilize. The company is closing their Holyoke Mall and East Longmeadow locations. This comes as the company continues to recover from a $3 billion payout after pleading guilty to not stopping money laundering and illegal transactions back in October of 2024.

It's been well documented that Springfield is one of the worst cities in America when it comes to allergies, and maybe spring allergies are something you experience to one degree or another. Just a heads up, experts say, warmer than average weather in the next two weeks could mean other allergens like tree pollen could make an early appearance.

The Gray House is bringing back a family-friendly fundraiser that supports food and education programs. The Gray House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income individuals and families, will host its 34th annual ‘Spaghetti Supper’ a week from today (March 20), at the Greek Cultural Center on 8 Plainfield Street. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors

Improvements could soon be made to city streets in downtown Holyoke in an attempt to keep you safer. Improvements would include rehabilitation of existing pavement, reconstruction of sidewalks, addition of bicycle accommodations, improved pedestrian crossings, and traffic signal upgrades.

Look for road work to slow you down between routes 10 and 202 in Westfield as crews work on the Cowels Bridge over the Little River between now and 5pm today. You should expect delays, reduced speed, and possible detours

Brush fires continue to be a risk as another one was fought by firefighters yesterday, this time on Riverdale Street in West Springfield. The brush fire was reportedly spreading rapidly, but crews worked to contain the blaze to prevent damage to the surrounding area. The incoming rain and cooler temps are expected to lower the risk

Tax cuts were being promoted in Springfield yesterday ahead of next month's tax deadline. Some of the provisions of the historic tax package include $1 billion in tax cuts, savings for seniors, businesses, renters, and the most generous Child and Family Tax Credit in the country, according to the City of Springfield. Massachusetts families this year will receive $440 per dependent child

A well known business in the area is supporting BayState CHildren's Hospital...Lia Toyota of Wilbraham presented a check worth $15,000 yesterday, making it the dealership’s 8th consecutive year supporting the children at Baystate. The general manager said that they strive to serve the community and have a positive impact

Mental illness has been highlighted a lot lately and HCC just hosted their first “Fresh Check Day” to check in with students facing a variety of challenges and stresses. The goal was to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage students to open up and know they’re not alone.

Emergency shelters have popped up around Western Mass in recent years, but now The Clarion Hotel in West Springfield will be closing as an emergency shelter this summer. The Center for Human Development plans to help those living at the hotel find permanent shelter, which is about 40 families total. Afterwards, the property will undergo extensive renovations

Body camera use has become more and more popular and it making it's way to more police departments in Western Mass...this time in East Longmeadow. The town police chief said he’s heard only positive feedback from departments both locally and across the nation and officers are already using the cameras without issue.

Some relief is on the way for those skyrocketing utility bills, which have caused outrage among customers across the state. Yesterday Governor Healey said electric residential customers of Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil will get a $50 credit on their bill in April, in addition to eliminating extra charges on your bill

The Springfield Fire Department posted on Facebook at around 3:30 p.m., yesterday saying all companies working are reporting to assist in putting out a fire at 216 Jasper Street right off of Bay Street and Berkshire Ave. There's been more fires around the community this past week, with some drier weather and drought conditions rising

There's a new Gluten Free Bakery in Agawam. The idea started when the, owner of You Won’t Believe It’s Gluten Free, discovered she was celiac, and gluten-free foods just didn’t taste as good. The bakery is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 360 North Westfield Street

A new text message scheme is going around containing a link that may install malware on your device in an attempt to gain your personal information, according to the Hampden County Sherrif. The text message states there's an “investigation being finalized against you,” and urges you to call back immediately to avoid “further legal action,” providing a phone number and a fake case number

Cereal has come under fire in recent years for questionable ingredients, and now a new one is being rolled out. ChiChi, a new type of breakfast cereal set to come to grocery stores in western Massachusetts in June. The new breakfast option is like oatmeal, but it replaces oats with chickpeas.

Almost everyone seems to know someone affected by addictions...and now the city of Springfield and the Department of Public Health are cracking down on plans to combat the opioid crisis. Over the next 15 years, the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services will use funds from a $7 million settlement to address substance abuse and prevention, along with harm reduction treatment and recovery.

You've probably seen or heard about Springfield dealing with this, now Chicopee is too....illegal dumping...it has people in the city concerned. A post in the Chicopee forum on Facebook showed trash all over the place and not in any of the designated bins or dumpsters. The Chicopee Health Department and DPW have not commented on the matter

They are women that dedicate their life to education and community development, and yesterday afternoon their efforts were recognized in front of city leaders. 4 total were honored, including the Springfield Superintendent of schools, who shared she'd like to "inspire the next generation of women to dream bigger and reach higher."

The Polish National Credit Union is partnering with a local nonprofit to collect essential items for domestic violence survivors. It's a prevalent issue that affects many individuals and families. They have set up a collection drop-off at their Holyoke location on 270 Westfield Road.

Not only are you and I feeling the sting of those egg prices, local businesses are too. You may notice many places beginning to add a surcharge to dishes that include eggs. There's a a nearly $1 billion plan to address soaring egg prices caused by the ongoing Bird Flu outbreak, including importing $70 million worth of eggs from Turkey

A new safety project is coming to Wilbraham to help keep you as a driver and pedestrian out of harms way. This includes adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and more landscaping on a portion of Boston Road. Construction is not expected to begin until the spring or fall of 2029.

When On-The-Border closed suddenly in West Springfield, there was a lot of speculation as to why, including thoughts that the roof many have been compromised. Now word is out that the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. They hope to keep some locations open, but a return to West Springfield seems unlikely