Since our first broadcast in 1953, #22News has been the most trusted local news source by viewers throughout western Massachusetts.https://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mu5nr6zdut2jYoung adults are largely ambivalent toward sports betting, with many viewing it as an acceptable activity that also carries possible risks, according to a new study.  https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/young-adults-mostly-shrug-at-sports-betting-risks-study-finds/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot28 Aug 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5nr6zdut2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mu4fjxzspn2zRepublican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve campaigned in western Massachusetts ahead of the upcoming primary election. Shortsleeve is facing challenger Mike Minogue in the Republican prim… https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/republican-brian-shortsleeve-vows-to-tackle-healey-failures/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot28 Aug 2026 03:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4fjxzspn2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mu35cggnk62jPLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy was in a deep psychosis when she strangled her three children in their Massachusetts home, her lawyer said Thursday, telling jurors that she had been a loving … https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/ap-closing-arguments-are-set-to-begin-in-lindsay-clancys-trial-in-the-killings-of-her-3-children/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot27 Aug 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu35cggnk62jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtzv2szgiv2jThe Springfield City Council met recently to discuss options for accelerating a new project at the vacant Vibra Hospital property, where nearby residents have raised safety concerns following multi… https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/vibra-hospital-redevelopment-sparks-safety-concerns/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot27 Aug 2026 03:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzv2szgiv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtymtim4jq2yThe City of Chicopee’s new school bus safety program has officially launched to protect students traveling to and from school. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/chicopee-school-bus-safety-program-begins-to-prevent-illegal-passing/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot26 Aug 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtymtim4jq2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtxelxfsti22The city of Springfield held a candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost to drug overdoses. The event was organized by the Springfield Health and Human Services Department to bring community member… https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-honors-overdose-victims-with-candlelit-vigil/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot26 Aug 2026 03:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxelxfsti22https://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtw4eke3ir2lVisitors to Holyoke City Hall can learn about cancer prevention through the newly installed Good Health Kiosk. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/new-good-health-kiosk-brings-cancer-prevention-tips-to-holyoke-city-hall/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot25 Aug 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw4eke3ir2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtuu3bfpcp2aAAA is urging drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions and prepare to stop for school buses as students return to classrooms across the region this week. https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/massachusetts-fines-drivers-up-to-2000-for-passing-buses/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot25 Aug 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuu3bfpcp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mttlu6mwgo2oHolyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia will hold a news conference Monday regarding the ongoing water main break on Westfield Road. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/holyoke-mayor-garcia-to-share-updates-on-westfield-road-water-main-break/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot24 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttlu6mwgo2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtsdkpfl452yA black bear was spotted roaming through a Westfield neighborhood this weekend, giving residents an unexpected glimpse of wildlife close to home. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/black-bear-spotted-roaming-through-westfield-neighborhood/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot24 Aug 2026 03:14 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsdkpfl452yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtr3dazlfp2sThe National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives brought together over 150 people in western Massachusetts for a fundraiser celebrating culture and healthcare work. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-event-supports-latino-healthcare-leadership/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot23 Aug 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtr3dazlfp2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtpt23ae6e2nThe New England Patriots return to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night for their second preseason game, hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. https://www.wwlp.com/sports/patriots-host-eagles-in-final-home-preseason-game/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot23 Aug 2026 03:13 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpt23ae6e2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtokscnq5y2zA traveling exhibit honoring Berkshire County residents lost to substance use disorder will make stops across the county through the end of September to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic an… https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/berkshire-county/traveling-berkshires-exhibit-honors-lives-lost-to-substance-use/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot22 Aug 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtokscnq5y2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtncjdjhgn2zThe seventh annual Canines against Cancer Walk in West Springfield is advocating for life-after-cancer resources. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/canines-against-cancer-walk-funds-life-after-cancer-aid-in-west-springfield/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot22 Aug 2026 03:12 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtncjdjhgn2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtm2bqkl4s2oAmherst Montessori School has named Matthew McCaffrey as its new head of school. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/matthew-mccaffrey-named-new-head-of-amherst-montessori-school/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot21 Aug 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm2bqkl4s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtkrym5iav2yA water main pipe leak on Homestead Avenue in Holyoke is causing local business owners to worry. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/holyoke-water-main-leak-causes-traffic-business-owners-worry/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot21 Aug 2026 03:11 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkrym5iav2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtjjqugunl23A Ware man has been sentenced to prison on 28 charges related to the rape and sexual abuse of a child. https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/ware-man-sentenced-on-28-counts-involving-sexual-abuse-of-child/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot20 Aug 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjjqugunl23https://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtibhuh6mb2wLiz O’Gilvie, co-leader of the community organization Springfield Eats, has reached Day 19 of a hunger strike to protest food insecurity across Massachusetts. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-activist-hits-day-19-of-hunger-strike/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot20 Aug 2026 03:10 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtibhuh6mb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtgzafvlhs2eCity officials announce four historic downtown Springfield buildings to be transformed into market-rate apartments and retail space. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/historic-springfield-buildings-slated-for-60m-redevelopment/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot19 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgzafvlhs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtfqyu2vmx2vDog owners and their pets gathered for a swim fundraiser at the Perry Lane Camp pool to raise money for the Agawam Dog Park. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/dog-swim-held-in-agawam-to-fund-park-supplies/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot19 Aug 2026 03:10 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfqyu2vmx2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mteirjuuhu2hCrews are working to put out a fire on Russell Street in Springfield. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-crews-put-out-kitchen-fire-on-russell-street/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot18 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteirjuuhu2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtdajuvs7k2oThe Dakin Humane Society has met with the Springfield Board of Public Works to request the installation of speed humps along Dale Street to address concerns about speeding drivers. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/dakin-humane-society-seeks-speed-humps-on-dale-street/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot18 Aug 2026 03:10 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdajuvs7k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtbyceaaz22wSpringfield city, state and federal officials are set to celebrate the opening of two new housing developments on Monday. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/governor-healey-joins-officials-to-celebrate-opening-of-122-new-springfield-homes/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot17 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbyceaaz22whttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mtapz7iwat2nDrivers traveling on Interstate 90 in Berkshire and Hampden counties should expect overnight lane closures this week as crews perform bridge repairs and painting work in Lee and Blandford. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/overnight-i-90-lane-closures-planned-in-lee-blandford/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot17 Aug 2026 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtapz7iwat2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mt7hrnwbz42nCrews are working to repair a water main break on Graves Street in South Deerfield. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/franklin-county/water-main-break-on-graves-street-in-south-deerfield/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot16 Aug 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7hrnwbz42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mt67in5hov2nThroughout the day, several events were held across Springfield to celebrate Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement weekend. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/fans-coaches-celebrated-during-hall-of-fame-enshrinement-weekend/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot16 Aug 2026 03:08 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt67in5hov2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mt4xaywhnm22The City of Easthampton is accepting nominations for its new Keys to the City Program, which recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have made a lasting impact on the community. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/new-easthampton-program-seeks-community-impact-nominees/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot15 Aug 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4xaywhnm22https://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mt3oxstref2oThe Center for Human Development’s “All In” program hosted a sled hockey game at Amelia Park in Westfield. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/chd-partners-with-springfield-thunderbirds-for-sled-hockey-game/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot15 Aug 2026 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt3oxstref2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3mt2gqcmhjr2tLuke Combs will extend his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour into 2027, adding seven major stadiums including Gillette Stadium. https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/luke-combs-adds-gillette-stadium-to-2027-tour-extension/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot14 Aug 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2gqcmhjr2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wwlp-22news.bsky.social/post/3msz6ir7bun2hThe Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield kicked off its 2026 Enshrinement Weekend with the annual Gold Jacket Enshrinement ceremony. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/basketball-hall-of-fame-kicks-off-2026-enshrinement-weekend-with-gold-jacket-ceremony/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot14 Aug 2026 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:bvl4imqcoax2dbaevkuvikvg/app.bsky.feed.post/3msz6ir7bun2h