Springfield Police Commissioner Larry Akers is a month into his historic role as the first black top cop in the city’s history, but one issue stands in the way.
By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Tyler Beraldi
Last year, a lightning strike at American International College led to fire and damage to multiple health sciences buildings including the college’s Courneotious Hall.
By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Tyler Beraldi
It’s move out day at UMass Amherst, and with the recent arrests of dozens of students and continued pro-Palestinian protests on campus, this marks the end of a turbulent school year for many.
The Springfield Police Department arrested a suspect Wednesday morning for his connection to a shooting near the intersection of School and High Streets.
University officials telling people to plan and prepare to see heavy traffic and street closures as many students are set to move out between Thursday and Friday.
By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Tyler Beraldi
In Springfield, high school students participated in a roundtable discussion digging into concerns surrounding social media. It was hosted by Springfield Public Schools and the Hampden District Attorney’s office. Western Mass News spoke with students as well as guest speakers.
The aroma of sizzling bacon filled the air Wednesday morning as food preparations began for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in downtown Springfield
By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re hearing from the UMass-Amherst Chancellor for the first time about actions taken last week when dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors was arrested at an on-campus encampment.
By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Ryan Trowbridge
The brand-new school actually opened at the beginning of the school year, but there are still some finer details and change orders to approve as they near the end of the project.
These new court proceedings come just a few months after Teixeira pleaded guilty in federal court for willful retention and transmission of national defense information.
By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Nearly a week after over hundred pro-Palestinian protestors were arrested at UMass-Amherst, the first group faced a judge on a variety of charges linked to last Tuesday’s events.