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Judge upholds decision to stop construction at Chicopee truck stop

A Hampden Superior Court judge has upheld a city council decision that stopped construction of a controversial truck stop and travel center on Burnett Road in Chicopee.

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Heavy police presence on Marion Street in Springfield

An investigation is underway following a stabbing in Springfield on Sunday afternoon.

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Pride Gala held at MGM Springfield to kick off Pride Month

Pride Gala held at MGM Springfield to kick off Pride Month
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Saturday Marks 13 Year's since June 1st Tornado in Hampden County

13th anniversary of June 1, 2011 Tornado in Western Massachusetts

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June Starts off with a Picture-Perfect Day

A beautiful day ends with clear skies but cloud cover increases for Sunday.

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20-year-old, Henry Garcia was arrested Tuesday in Lowell on a warrant out of Holyoke, MA State Police report. He's facing numerous charges related to a robbery at Shirin Jewelry in Holyoke on March 2 including Kidnapping, Masked Armed Robbery, Assault and Battery With a Dangerous Weapon, and Felony Larceny.

State Police have arrested a man in Lowell in connection to a violent robbery at a jewelry store in Holyoke.

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Nurses battle burnout as hospitals face staffing concerns

Burnout in the workplace is nothing new. It can happen to anyone at any stage of their career, but for nurses, the problem is nearly an epidemic, and research suggests it could negatively impact the care they provide.

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Gary Rome Hyundai gives away brand new car to Holyoke High School senior

Gary Rome Hyundai gives away brand new car to Holyoke High School senior
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Crews respond to fire on Bacon Road in Ware

No word yet on if anyone was displaced or if anyone is hurt.

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8 dogs resuscitated following house fire, cockfighting ring suspected

8 dogs resuscitated following house fire, cockfighting ring suspected
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