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Hacking into cars, a safety concern among many
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A follow-up now to an I-Team investigation we brought you on 22News at 6PM Wednesday night. We told you about black boxes in cars and who can access that information. Now,...
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I-Team investigates ridership and cost of the “Vermonter”
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – It cost you the taxpayers $130 million to revamp Amtrak’s Vermonter line in western Massachusetts. New stops were added in Northampton and Greenfield in December. Since...
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I-Team: Teachers behaving badly, losing their jobs
PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) – Usually it’s the teacher disciplining students in school but an exclusive 22News I-Team Investigation found teachers are losing their jobs every year because of their own...
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Rep. John Lewis speaks with 22News about “Bloody Sunday”
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) This weekend, well-known civil rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis will be in Springfield to deliver Elms College’s commencement address at the Mass Mutual Center....
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Rep. Lewis preparing to speak to Elms College students
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting civil rights and this weekend he’ll be encouraging Elms College students to do the same. “I grew up seeing signs...
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22News talks to a Sister of St. Joseph who treated Rep. Lewis in 1965
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – On Saturday, civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis will be in our area to deliver the Elms College Commencement address. 22News talked to a woman whom Lewis credits...
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I-Team: Investigation into veterans care
BEDFORD, Mass. (WWLP) – From long waiting lists to patient care, the Department of Veterans Affairs has been riddled with scandal over the last couple years. The 22News I-Team requested information...
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22News I-Team checks back in on RMV wait times
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team was honored with an Edward R. Murrow award for our work into the state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles, but that doesn’t mean our work is done. Now, we’re...
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Event to promote non-profit for cancer survivors
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield Medical Associates doctor, who is a cancer survivor himself, wants to let other people fighting the disease know that they are not alone and there’s an event...
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School bus, 2 cars involved in Westfield accident
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield police are investigating an accident involving a school bus. Westfield police Sgt. Alex Baginski told 22News that the bus was involved in an accident with two cars...
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How to spot counterfeit money
FLORENCE, Mass. (WWLP) – Last month we told you how Chicopee police caught two suspects passing counterfeit money and the secret service says there’s more out there. Look close and you might be able...
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Investigation underway at Agawam rehab center
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) A rehabilitation center in Agawam is being investigated following an alleged incident by former employees. Nancy Godbout, the Executive Director at Kindred Transitional Care and...
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Big road projects about to get underway
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A number of big road projects are about to get underway that could complicate your drive. Things are about to get interesting on the highways in our area as MassDOT...
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I-Team: Paratransit riders claim long wait times
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – People with disabilities rely on PVTA’s Paratransit Program to get around, but a frequent rider says he sometimes has to wait hours to get a ride home. “They give you 5...
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Insurers preparing to be billed millions
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) As the Affordable Care Act continues to be implemented nationwide, some local insurers are warning their patients that your care may get more expensive when one specific...
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inFocus: Traveling on a Budget
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) It is the first weekend in July which not only marks the halfway point of the year, it is also when a lot of people are getting ready to take some vacation time from work. Those...
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I-Team: Number of families living in hotels drop
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – On July first, the state officially took over the homeless hotel program in the latest effort to move the families into stable housing. In a 22News follow-up the I-Team...
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WMass terror suspect will remain in jail until trial
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Alexander Ciccolo of Adams will remain in jail pending trial on a charge of being a felon in possession of weapons. Ciccolo, who the FBI says was plotting to attack a...
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I-Team: The risk of buying a salvaged car
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s the risk you run when you buy a used car. “The trip home, off the lot, the check engine light went on,” said Charleton’s Elizabeth Carroll. Carroll spent $8,000 on...
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Springfield is mourning the loss of a U.S. Marine
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One of the Marines killed in Thursday’s deadly shooting in Tennessee was from Western Massachusetts. News spread quickly Friday morning that one of those lives lost was...
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People getting multiple prescriptions for powerful drugs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s how many people get hooked on heroin. They’re prescribed powerful pain relievers and then become addicted to the “high”. “I just remember taking that pill and thinking...
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Who was GySgt. Thomas Sullivan to his community?
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – To the nation, Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan was a U.S. Marine who fought for our country. To western Massachusetts, he was a loved one, a family member and a friend to...
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WMass is not immune to Chinese computer hacks
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) When you hear about computer hackings you may think you’re immune to it but a new report finds that’s not the case. NBC News obtained an exclusive, classified government...
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Victim’s family in court for Springfield murder suspect’s hearing
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) A trial date has been set in a case involving a National Guardsman from Connecticut killed in downtown Springfield six years ago. February 22, 2016 will mark 7 years since...
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Retirees will soon have to start paying tolls
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) State transportation retirees will soon have to pay tolls like the rest of us. Last year the 22News I-Team first exposed a state program that allows hundreds of retired state...
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inFocus: Guns and gun violence in America
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) The controversial issue of guns and gun violence has been thrust back into the national spotlight after a number of recent notable shootings resulted in riots, protests and...
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Officer to run the ‘Ride to Remember’ route
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – This weekend, hundreds of people will ride their bikes 106 miles in the 3rd annual Ride to Remember, but one participant will be running instead of riding. “I don’t ride...
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Business owner blames MGM for drop in business
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A business owner in downtown Springfield is blaming MGM for a drop in business, forcing him to close, but he’s not going away quietly. Robert D’Agostino put this sign up in...
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Halloween gala for cancer survivors
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) You’re invited to a Halloween party to help cancer survivors in your community. Next Friday, Survivor Journeys is hosting a Halloween Gala at the Storrowton Carriage...
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Stealing your information over Wi-Fi
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – More and more businesses are offering up free Wi-Fi, but the 22News I-Team found, as life becomes more convenient, the chances of your information getting in the wrong...
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We want to hear from you on pet shops and “puppy mills”
22News I-Team Reporter Laura Hutchinson is working on an investigation into pet shops and so-called “puppy mills” but before we air the story, the 22News I-Team wants to hear from you! Watch her video...
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I-Team: Where do pet shops get their dogs?
WEBSTER, Mass. (WWLP) – When you bring a pet into your home, they become a part of your family but the painful truth is they don’t always live as long as you expect them to. The 22News I-Team...
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Addiction among healthcare workers
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) We know that no community is immune to the opioid epidemic and, the 22News I-Team has discovered, that includes the healthcare community. We found out how medical facilities...
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Springfield accepting proposals for medical marijuana dispensary
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield is now accepting applications for medical marijuana facilities, according to deputy procurement officer Theo Theocles. Phase I of the process...
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Dozens of state retirees going 4 months without pension payments
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A group of 45 people who used to work for Massachusetts Department of Transportation haven’t gotten four months of pension payments. Chandra Allard, the communications director...
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Investigation into panhandling in WMass
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - You've probably wondered about panhandlers in our area: how much help they really need and if any of them work in groups. The 22News I-Team spent months watching and talking to...
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I-Team: Investigation into homeless students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - It is homeless awareness week and many of those without a roof over their head are children. The 22News I-Team discovered just how many students in our area don't have a...
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Emergency responders say drivers aren’t getting out of the way
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) You know what to do when you see emergency responders on the road, but do you actually do it? The 22News I-Team found out your busy or overly distracted driving could...
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Businesses surveyed on experience with MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) For years we've speculated how a casino in Springfield could impact businesses downtown. The 22News I-Team found out exactly how things are going by asking the business...
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Keep your private information private this Black Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Before you head out for shopping on Black Friday, 22News is working for you with tips to keep your personal information safe. Springfield consumer advisor Milagros Johnson...
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