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65-year-old Pittsfield man accused in weekend stabbing

He was charged with assault and battery with intent to commit murder

Parent of Springfield schools students feeling left in the dark over cybersecurity incident

Springfield Public Schools announced that on Wednesday students and staff won’t be heading back to campus until Monday following a cybersecurity…

Fire displaces nine people from Springfield home

Nine people have been displaced after a fire at a house on Palm Street in Springfield.

Amelia Park Children’s opens ‘The Farm in the Woods’

Western Mass News was at the event on Wednesday and heard how they are mixing fun and education

Baystate Academy Charter School holds annual back-to-school festival

Baystate Academy Charter Public School in Springfield welcomes students and family in celebration of the new school year

Former Longmeadow Schools teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with a student

That’s according to an email sent to Longmeadow Public Schools parents, obtained by Western Mass News.

Springfield Diocese to plan restructuring its local parishes

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield is launching a major “strategic realignment”

Revamped trash bins highlight beautification efforts downtown

The redesign is also part of a larger effort to keep downtown rid of trash

Holyoke shooting victim identified; suspect arrested on murder charge

Authorities have identified the victim and a suspect in a deadly weekend shooting in Holyoke.

Former head of school arraigned on endangerment of child charge

She was released on her own recognizance

Springfield resident says utility wires remain in backyard since macroburst

Since last week’s macroburst, a local woman’s backyard has been full of downed wires and no one has been able to help her

How to handle invasive lanternflies during their peak season

Lanternflies are considered invasive because of the damage they cause

Emergency crews respond to rollover crash on I-91 in Longmeadow

Firefighters with the Springfield Fire Department was called into assist the Longmeadow Fire Department for a rollover crash on I-91 southbound.

Busy Ludlow road to be closed for construction

You’re asked to seek alternative routes during those days

Gov. Healey signs “Freedom to Read” law to prevent book bans

The bill will prevent book bans in schools and protect librarians

Local attorney warns of dangers if new courthouse project remains delayed

Every day, hundreds of people walk into a building the state calls a health hazard, dozens of them employees potentially jeopardizing their well…

Springfield police officer files lawsuit against woman involved in crash

There's now a warrant out for her arrest

Greater Holyoke YMCA receives grant to make renovations

The Greater Holyoke YMCA got a bit of a boost, thanks to funding earmarked in the state budget.