Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley has shared more information about a “significant” police operation on Saturday, which resulted in at least 50 people being charged with animal cruelty.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Western Massachusetts held its 26th annual walkathon at Stanley Park in Westfield on Sunday.

22News InFocus this week features a range of topics impacting communities across western Massachusetts, from changing weather patterns to education and public health.

Westfield fire crews put out a structure fire on Pontoosic Road Saturday morning.

Drivers in downtown Westfield should expect road closures Saturday as the city hosts its Downtown Block Party.

Police departments from across western Massachusetts gathered Friday in Holyoke to honor officers killed in the line of duty.

Westfield State’s softball team defeated Cortland State two-one on Thursday at Moravian University.

A 24-year-old woman from Andover died after a boat crashed into a pier near Logan International Airport late Wednesday night.

Southwick’s Select Board chair was ousted in Tuesday’s town election, which also featured contested races for offices including assessor and school committee.

Health officials are monitoring a rare and deadly Hantavirus outbreak linked to a recent cruise originating near Argentina.

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be his home for 35 days as he traveled across the South Atlantic.

The Springfield Thunderbirds begin a new playoff series tonight in the Atlantic Division Finals against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

The Brimfield Antique Flea Market, held three times a year, is drawing shoppers from around the world to the small town of Brimfield to find one-of-a-kind items.

Baystate Health held a blood drive at the South Hadley library on Monday, encouraging locals to donate and help save lives, especially as Memorial Day approaches and accidents increase.

Mothers received free admission to The Zoo in Forest Park for Mother’s Day.

The I-291 eastbound Exit 2 and Exit 5A off-ramps in Springfield will be closed overnight on Sunday for sign installation and maintenance.

A special fishing event was held at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield to honor Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old UMass Amherst senior who was killed in Washington, D.C. last summer.

American International College celebrated its 141st commencement ceremony on Saturday, where world-class Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku Bradley delivered the keynote address.

Fresh Monkee is hosting a grand opening celebration in Springfield on Saturday, featuring giveaways, deals, and a vibrant atmosphere.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Second Chance Animal Services held a community vaccine clinic today, offering low-cost vaccinations for cats and dogs in West Springfield. The clinic was held…

Traffic is backed up on I-91 south in Springfield on Friday morning.

A 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Holyoke has been captured in Vermont, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

BOSTON (WWLP) – A 66-year-old Virginia man has been charged with wire fraud in federal court in Boston. The Department of Justice states that Ricardo Fontanilla of Fairfax, Virginia, is accus…

Easthampton Police Department is warning drivers to expect delays in downtown Easthampton this week due to ongoing road work.

Patients who are struggling to access primary care or forgoing visits to avoid hefty medical bills could benefit from the state reining in cost-sharing among insurers, a group of health policy expe…

The first F-35 stealth fighter jet is scheduled to arrive at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield next month, in June.

A portion of Brimfield Road in Holland will be closed on Tuesday due to tree removal.

A Southampton resident recently avoided losing thousands of dollars in a sophisticated phone scam, thanks to the timely intervention of an off-duty police officer.

Car enthusiasts gathered bright and early in Chicopee for the 46th Annual Mopar Expo Car Show & Swap Meet on Sunday.

A women’s consignment shop in Southwick has announced its permanent closure after 11 years.

The Treehouse Foundation is hosting its annual Runway 5K fundraiser at the Northampton Airport on Sunday.

Massachusetts fire officials issue steps to help protect their homes and neighborhoods from wildland fires.

Urban Lodge Brewing Co. opens a new location at Bradley International Airport, offering local craft beer and a family-friendly food menu.

Police are investigating after a vehicle was found submerged in Lake Lorraine with a man inside on Friday afternoon.

Four students from Sci-Tech High School recently earned scholarships after participating in an oratorical contest in Springfield.

The bill blocks federal agents from making civil arrests at courthouses.

The House voted 149-9 around 7:10 p.m. Wednesday to pass a roughly $63.4 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, after adding about $81 million in new spending over three days of deliberations.

Baystate Health and Trinity Health of New England recently signed a joint agreement to acquire Mercy Medical Center, eliciting varied reactions from Catholic parishioners.

A man is facing charges in connection with a Middletown juvenile who was reported missing in early April and found in North Carolina, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.

A Michigan man has pleaded guilty in federal court to carrying out a scheme that defrauded a Northampton-based construction company.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that more than $10.3 million in federal grants have been awarded to 18 public water suppliers across Massachusetts.

Members of the Springfield Fire Department recently honored fallen firefighters and their families at a memorial ceremony.

The East Longmeadow Fire Department was sent to a fire at the Big Y supermarket on North Main Street Sunday afternoon.

The Springfield community gathered on Sunday to mark 100 years of the Apremont Triangle, a memorial park in downtown Springfield.

Hundreds of runners participated in the 15th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on the UMass Amherst campus on Saturday.

The Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office collected boxes of unused or expired medications during the 30th semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Emergency room visits for tick bites are higher than usual across much of the country, including the Northeast, according to the CDC.

American International College is rolling out a transfer support initiative for students affected by the planned closure of Anna Maria College at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

Crews from across western Massachusetts worked to contain a large brush fire in Hampden on Thursday.

March 2026 tied with March 2024 as the second-warmest March globally on record, according to Climate Central.