Fire departments across Massachusetts are urging residents to clear snow from fire hydrants on their properties to ensure emergency access, and to also clear any blocked exhaust vents to prevent ...

The plowing and clearing of over a foot of snow has created large piles, many of which may be covering fire hydrants.

In an era when emergency services continue to face staffing shortages, rising call volumes, and increasing complexity, Hoppy’s legacy offers a reminder of what sustains the profession: thoughtful ...

Western Mass News is bringing you stories from people we spoke to, as they enjoy the fresh snowfall throughout Springfield.

Fifteen residents were rescued from the Taunton Gardens fire. Officials credited a newly fully staffed ladder truck for helping make that possible.

Robert J HopkinsChicopee, MA - Robert J. "Hoppy" Hopkins, 72, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away, January 13, 2026.Born on March 20, 1953, in Springfield, he was the son of Mathew and Eil ...

Massachusetts could be about to receive nearly $93 million in federal funding – and some of it will be headed to New Bedford.

The city remains under a parking ban Tuesday while plow crews focus on side streets, hills and emergency routes.

Victor "Vic" S. Kodis, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Born on May 25, 1943, in Springfield, MA, Vic spent his format ...

Winter storm preparations have begun in Chicopee and surrounding towns, with the city planning a pre-treatment of salt for ...

A car crash in Hicksville on Friday, Jan. 23, left two 19-year-olds dead, including a volunteer firefighter for the Levittown ...

Heading into his second term, Mayor Joshua Garcia shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Holyoke in a ...