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Increasing property taxes to save jobs

Yoojin Cho — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:12:15 GMT

A unique demand in Northampton; some property owners want to pay more taxes to preserve city jobs and services.

Holyoke Police investigate shooting

Barry Kriger — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:11:01 GMT

Holyoke Police closed off several blocks of the city's Churchill section while they investigate a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Wednesday night.

Boston Strong theme carried over to NHL

Matt Caron — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:08:56 GMT

On Wednesday night, Boston Strong theme carried over into Springfield. Bruins fans packed into Samuel's Sports Bar at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Drivers warned about illegal fireworks

Matt Caron — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:07:59 GMT

With the 4th of July just a few weeks away, local and state agencies are preparing for an increase in illegal firework displays.

Youth pre-screened for long term injury

Yoojin Cho — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:27:31 GMT

On Wednesday night, Cooley Dickinson Hospital's physical therapists pre-screened Northampton High School athletes to spot any warning signs of a serious injury.

Former Mayor Richard Kos running again

Yoojin Cho — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:51:46 GMT

Former Mayor of Chicopee Richard Kos announced on Wednesday he will run for mayor again.

James Gandolfini dies at age 51

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:23:15 GMT

HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.

Latino business seminar held in Holyoke

Matt Caron — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:36:52 GMT

Residents looking to start up their own small business were awarded certificates for completing a seminar on Wednesday.

Massachusetts liquor stores could...

David McKay — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:35:23 GMT

Massachusetts is considering allowing liquor stores to open earlier on Sunday mornings.

Near record rainfall in June

Nick Bannin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:22:40 GMT

Finally a rain free day around Western Massachusetts on Wednesday, but what a wet

The privacy of your driving record

David McKay — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:10:55 GMT

Should you have control over the information collected by your car? Congressman Michael Capuano believes you should.

Lawmakers may lift pesticide pellet ban

Sy Becker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:08 GMT

Western Massachusetts health departments may soon be able to stop Mosquito breeding at the source.

Chronic disease rate rising in MA

Anaridis Rodriguez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:03 GMT

A new report says Massachusetts residents spend too much on health care and the rate of chronic disease is on the rise.

Hadley Elementary School honored

Sy Becker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:54:54 GMT

The U. S. Department of Agriculture honored Hadley Elementary school today.

Law to prevent house foreclosures

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:49:23 GMT

State lawmakers are proposing a law that would keep families from being kicked out of their foreclosed homes.

Railroad upgrades are underway in Mass.

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:44:53 GMT

In just a few years, travel could be a lot easier here in Massachusetts.

One in ten Mass. bridges deficient

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:38:43 GMT

A national report on structurally deficient bridges ranked Massachusetts 28th in the country based with 9.6 percent of the state’s 5,132 bridges deemed to be deficient.

MA House adopts Obamacare changes

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:57:41 GMT

Massachusetts lawmakers approved legislation 116-32 Wednesday that makes changes ahead of time to be in compliance with President Obama's federal healthcare law that could bring in $115 million dollars in extra Medicaid money.

More police in downtown Springfield

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:12:18 GMT

Instead of paying taxes, the Springfield Parking Authority is giving the city $25,000 every month to pay for the officers.

River boating danger remains

Nick Bannin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:25:57 GMT

Even though we finally have a period of dry weather, taking a boat on the river is still quite dangerous.

Plans to improve Interstate 91

Sy Becker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:23:14 GMT

Massachusetts department of transportation plans to improve Interstate 91 in Downtown Springfield.

AMA classifies obesity a disease

Anaridis Rodriguez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:05:04 GMT

It is estimated that one third of the country's population is obese. As a result, one medical group has designated obesity as a disease.

Markey reports Malden address on taxes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:41:12 GMT

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey has released eight years of state and federal tax returns showing he reported his home address as 7 Townsend Street in Malden.

Coworkers: Chamuel still to be a star

Anaridis Rodriguez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:33:09 GMT

Amherst's own Michelle Chamuel wasn't voted "The Voice," but she came quite close.

Suspect arrested in robbery, stabbing

Barry Kriger — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:22:01 GMT

Chicopee Police have arrested one of two men suspected of stabbing a clerk in the hand while robbing a convenience store last week.

Springfield signs deal with WMECO

Kaitlin Goslee — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:14:45 GMT

The City of Springfield and Western Massachusetts Electric Company have agreed to a three-year partnership in hopes to cut back on the city’s energy costs.

Hoffa dig ends

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:06:54 GMT

FBI calls off dig at rumored grave site of Jimmy Hoffa.

Police increasing presence downtown

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:05:28 GMT

Springfield city officials are hoping that a new plan to increase police patrols will make residents and visitors feel safer downtown.

Blumenthal urges RR safety device

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:43:58 GMT

Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on Metro-North Railroad to quickly install technology to prevent more fatalities.

Arrest made in fatal hit and run

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:25:16 GMT

Police have made an arrest in connection with a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a man riding in his motorized wheelchair.