Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) Director Mark Tisa has announced his retirement after 38 years of service.

A confrontation between the head coaches of Springfield Central and Holyoke High School boys basketball teams escalated into a bench-clearing brawl, forcing officials to stop the game and police to…

Governor Maura Healey faces questions about disciplinary action for mistakenly paying a fired aide $31,000.

Eversource electric customers will benefit from a delivery rate decrease that went into effect on Jan. 1, saving approximately $5 per month for typical users.

Two state representatives are urging Gov. Healey to audit the child care subsidy program in Massachusetts due to concerns over potential fraud.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The White House announced new dietary guidelines for Americans on Wednesday, replacing the “MyPlate” model with an upside-down food pyramid that emphasize…

Residents of Southwick have been advised to keep an eye on wildlife that exhibits unusual behavior and to ensure that all pets are vaccinated against rabies, after a confirmed case of rabies was fo…

The Greenfield City Council kicked off the new year with an organizational meeting, which included the re-election of Lora Wondolowski as President and John Garrett as Vice President.

A man from Springfield faces charges of domestic assault, breaking and entering, and theft after allegedly assaulting a woman in South Hadley.

Newly elected officials are getting sworn in this week across western Massachusettts, and Monday night the West Springfield leaders took their oaths.

Two men are being held without the right to bail without prejudice in connection with the deadly shooting on Home Street in Springfield.

Temperatures could get a bit warmer in the next week.

One person has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash in Chicopee Saturday morning.

One family held a grand opening for their new business on Saturday morning.

Fire-related deaths in Massachusetts fell to 44 in 2025 from 50 in 2024, indicating improved safety measures and awareness.

A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps during a New Year’s Eve celebration has left 40 people dead and more than 100 injured.

The New England Patriots will face the Miami Dolphins this Sunday in their final regular-season game. Having already clinched their division, the Patriots are looking to secure a favorable seed for…

Many individuals are setting New Year’s resolutions for 2026, with experts noting that these goals often promote self-improvement and challenge individuals to better themselves.

The Easthampton Police Department stated that Mountain Road/Route 141 is closed due to a motor vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.

City of Northampton is currently hosting its annual ‘First Night’ celebration for New Year’s Eve.

The 70th annual Holyoke Grand Colleen Pageant will take place on Saturday at Holyoke High School, featuring fifteen young women from Easthampton, Holyoke, South Hadley, and Southampton.

Flu activity continues to rise across the United States, with Massachusetts seeing very high levels this winter.

The Enfield Police Department is advising drivers to avoid the area of Hazard Avenue near the Somers town line at this time.

Local drivers are urged to exercise caution as winter weather continues to pose challenges.

With New Year’s Eve this Wednesday, law enforcement advises the public to be safe and responsible and not drink and drive.

Saturday night, a fire on Armory Street in Springfield left two people displaced.

22News reviews the top trending highlights of 2025.

With Christmas now over, the question of when to take your Christmas tree down emerges.

Winter storms are disrupting holiday travel with a snowstorm expected in parts of New England. Many travelers are expressing both joy and concern as they navigate changes at airports.

(WWLP) – The state’s highest court has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty in the killings of an elderly couple in Franklin County back in 2016. Joshua Hart and his codefendant …

Friday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a six-day celebration honoring African American culture and heritage, running from December 26th through January 1st.

The Cinemark in West Springfield, Mass., saw a significant turnout on Christmas Day as families flocked to the theaters to watch holiday films.

Christmas Day has finally arrived, and over two billion people around the world will be celebrating.

Not a creature is stirring in the State House today, but there are quite a few key deadlines coming up in January 2026.

The Holyoke Fire Department has been sent to a motor vehicle accident on I-91 on Wednesday.

Live-in personal care attendants, representing nearly a third of all personal care attendants in Massachusetts, will no longer owe state or federal income taxes on their wages.

With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, holiday travel is expected to reach record levels this year, with 44.3 million travelers projected at U.S. airport security checkpoints between now …

A family in Holyoke has become homeowners thanks to the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and UMass students, who designed and built a one-bedroom home for them with the help of the Holyoke …

The Federal Communications Commission recently updated its interactive map that lets you check which internet provider is fastest where you live.

World Basketball Day was celebrated on Sunday with a youth clinic at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, the birthplace of basketball.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)- A man is dead after an officer involved shooting in Springfield. On Saturday, Springfield Police say a 911 call came in around 4:40p.m. That’s when Springfield Poli…

Santa and Mrs. Claus returned to the YMCA of Greater Springfield Saturday morning as part of the winter wonderland celebration, now in its 12th year.

The Nashville duo Butter and Grit performed six shows at a women’s jail in Chicopee on Friday as part of their week-long tour across western Massachusetts.

Twenty firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today, representing 12 fire departments across the state after 10 weeks of rigorous training.

Daruma Japanese BBQ & Sushi is donating 100% of ticket revenue from a 48-hour sales event to the Holyoke Fire Victims support fund, offering 200 certificates for their all-you-can-eat menu.

Bay Path University held an employee recognition and holiday luncheon today, where staff donated more than 125 pounds of food to Rachel’s Table, a local charity dedicated to fighting hunger i…

Home heating costs are projected to rise by 9.2% this winter, with the average household expected to spend nearly $1,000 on heating, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Associatio…

The open enrollment period for health insurance in Massachusetts for 2026, began on Nov. 1, 2025. The deadline for a plan starting Jan. 1 is Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Springfield Crossing, the new shopping plaza occupying the former site of Eastfield Mall, is scheduled to have its grand opening on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Springfield is undertaking significant sewer upgrades to enhance its water infrastructure, with ongoing work on Birnie Avenue aimed at preventing failures similar to recent water-main breaks in Wat…