The West Springfield Board of Health said they wouldn’t be instituting a mask mandate ‘out of respect’ for the business community over the holidays.

BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — The winning numbers in Thursday evening’s drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery’s “Numbers Evening” game were:

COVID-19 cases have risen to new daily highs in Massachusetts, just days before Christmas.

BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon’s drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery’s “Numbers Midday” game were:

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The line to get a COVID-19 test at the Eastfield Mall was two parking lots over from the main testing site on Thursday.

In an effort to spread some holiday cheer in the western Massachusetts community the Springfield Police have conducted a variety of volunteer events.

SPRINGIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Law enforcement leaders and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno teamed up to provide meals for up to 200 families in need of a Christmas dinner.

The Biden Administration’s Build Back Better plan is facing major opposition in congress. But local law makers say there is hope to still get it passed.

The State Fire Marshal asking residents to use caution as we approach the holiday season, as things like extension cords and surge protectors could cause a fire if not used properly.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM)—Springfield residents have expressed concerns over broken street lights throughout the city. Western Mass News took their concerns to those responsible for fixing the lights.