HAVERHILL, Mass. (Mass.gov) – The Baker-Polito Administration announced a plan to immediately put to use approximately $2.815 billion of the Commonwealth’s direct federal aid to support key priorities including housing and homeownership, economic development and local downtowns, job training and workforce development, health care, and infrastructure. The Administration’s plan aims to jump-start the Commonwealth’s economic recovery by investing in urgent priorities, with a particular focus on supporting populations hardest-hit by COVID-19, such as lower-wage workers and communities of color.

New data from the Greater Boston Food bank shows that Western Massachusetts has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state.

An Avon man's home security camera caught his very brave goldendoodle chasing a very frightened black bear in his backyard Thursday morning.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - It's been on the cool side this week but it does look like things will be warming up a bit over the weekend.

Intouch Insight reviewed the nation's largest fast food chains for their annual drive-thru study. Here's what they found.

Congressman Richard Neal was at the Springfield VA clinic Friday to highlight the passage of the PACT Act.

MassDOT announced that they will be temporarily closing the Mass. Pike westbound in West Springfield to conduct bridge repairs.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The school year is coming to an end and parents are trying to find the perfect summer camp program for their kids.

It’s going to be a busy weekend in downtown Springfield with a major concert, a celebration of local businesses, and an Ironman Triathlon all at once.

MANCHESTER, NH (WWLP) - The father of a missing 5-year-old girl was found guilty on a series of gun charges.

ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) - A woman is expected to recover after being stabbed at her home in Adams early Wednesday morning.

As graduation season continues, a special event was held Thursday night to support Latinx students in our area achieve their academic dreams.

While some outdoor activities across the state have been canceled because of the air quality, the Valley Blue Sox were still able to host their opening game Thursday night in Holyoke.