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Chicopee officials share update on illegal bus passing enforcement
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (287+ words) CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee is the first city in Massachusetts to use automated cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass them, but a technology snag is delaying the fines that were supposed to start on Wednesday....
Emergency repairs to I-291 bridge in Chicopee
20+ hour, 10+ min ago (80+ words) Emergency repairs to I-291 bridge in Chicopee'westernmassnews.com CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - State transportation officials have shut down a lane on a stretch of highway in Chicopee for emergency repairs to a bridge. According to the MassDOT, the right lane at…...
Connecticut man arrested following Springfield SVU investigation
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (57+ words) Connecticut man arrested following Springfield SVU investigation'Western Mass News Connecticut man arrested following Springfield SVU investigation Palmer clothing drive held to benefit "Cradles to Crayons" Majestic Theater stage named after founding producing director Springfield Central football star commits to Notre…...
‘Liberty and Labor’ art show at Wistariahurst Museum
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (60+ words) Liberty and Labor" art show at Wistariahurst Museum'Western Mass News Liberty and Labor" art show at Wistariahurst Museum Springfield Central football star commits to Notre Dame Majestic Theater stage named after founding producing director Palmer clothing drive held to benefit…...
Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Trump
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (39+ words) Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Trump'Western Mass News Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Trump Trump claims Iran conflict will be 'finished' in 2-3 weeks Iran conflict: Pope hopes Trump looks for exit...
Air Force F-35 jet crashes near Las Vegas; pilot survives with minor injuries
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (160+ words) Air Force F-35 jet crashes near Las Vegas; pilot survives with minor injuries'Western Mass News LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) " A military aircraft assigned to Nellis Air Force Base crashed north of Las Vegas on Tuesday. Officials at Nellis Air Force…...
Food bank director highlights the damage of SNAP fraud
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (346+ words) WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- A Chicopee smoke shop employee is now under arrest, after being accused of turning food stamps into cash and Red Bull. Now, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts says that arrest exposes a bigger problem: thousands…...
Springfield street paving operations begin with funding acceptance
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (103+ words) Springfield street paving operations begin with funding acceptance'Western Mass News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- When it comes to updates, most northeastern roads can use one at this time of year. Mayor Domenic Sarno says Springfield's street paving season is about…...
Deerfield firefighters respond to multiple brush fires
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (99+ words) Deerfield firefighters respond to multiple brush fires'Western Mass News DEERFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- Deerfield firefighters responded to multiple brush fires Monday afternoon. The first brush fire broke out near the Pleasant Avenue railroad crossing along the train tracks. There were…...
Springfield Museums host ‘Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover’ exhibit
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (115+ words) Springfield Museums host "Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover" exhibit'Western Mass News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- Springfield Museums is inviting visitors to literally step inside the pages of art this spring and summer, with a new immersive exhibit that turns…...