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Franklin County storm anxiety

Matt Caron — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:06:30 GMT

A night of severe weather, with the potential for tornados, put residents in Franklin County on alert. They were forced to ride-out a nasty storm that had them hoping for the best, but fearing the worst.

Man shot multiple times in Springfield

Joel Martinez — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:56:51 GMT

Springfield Police are investigating a shooting that took place at Hollywood Street and Belmont Avenue, leaving one person in serious condition.

Casino campaigning begins in Spfld.

Elysia Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:42:10 GMT

The casino campaigning has begun in Springfield and both sides are pushing to get your vote.

Mayor's order aimed at curbing vagrancy

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:33:09 GMT

The decision came after a long file of complaints from merchants and residents saying people were spending long periods of time on those benches soliciting money.

Kitchen fire displaces 3 families

Barry Kriger — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:29 GMT

Three Greenfield families have to find someplace else to stay Wednesday night after a kitchen fire flared up during the height of a thunder and hail storm.

Motorcycle and truck collision

Barry Kriger — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:51:43 GMT

A motorcycle rider was rushed to the hospital after his bike collided with a pickup truck in Springfield's North End Wednesday night.

Teacher shaves head to support student

Sy Becker — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:04 GMT

A Bellamy Middle School 8th grader was recently diagnosed with a form of blood cancer, and lost her hair during chemotherapy. She received an unexpected gesture of support from her teacher, Molly Dullea.

How much money does a family need?

Anaridis Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:11:49 GMT

Gallup researchers surveyed 1,000 people and asked them what's the least amount of money a family of four would need to make to get by. The figure the majority of respondents gave may surprise you.

Emergency preps discussed in Hamp. Cty.

Anaridis Rodriguez — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:52:00 GMT

Dozens of public agencies gathered for a summit at UMass Wednesday to learn how to better prepare for emergencies.

RAW VIDEO: Severe T-storm in Greenfield

David McKay — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:12:53 GMT

22News reporter David McKay took this video from Greenfield as a severe thunderstorm moved through Franklin County.

Victims take weather warnings seriously

Shannon Halligan — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:10:00 GMT

Watching the coverage of tornado cleanup in Oklahoma is all too familiar to many people here in Western Massachusetts. Now when people in Western Massachusetts hear about severe weather coming this way their reaction is different than it was two years ago and June 1st tornado victims take these warnings very seriously.

Be cautious during a lightning storm

David McKay — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:43 GMT

Lightning struck a house in Whately in the early morning hours Wednesday, and thankfully the family made it out safe. 22News is working for you with what sort of precautions you should be taking when a lightning storm rolls in.

I-Team: Tammy Lynds cold case

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:15:39 GMT

It's a case that has gone unsolved for 19 years this summer, but now the father of 15-year-old Tammy Lynds asked 22News for help in his search for closure.

Temporary outage for T-mobile customers

Shannon Halligan — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:48:52 GMT

It was a frustrating morning for many cell-phone users; if you're waiting for a call or trying to make one, not being able to can be angering.

Students get tour of Westover aircraft

Sy Becker — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:18:43 GMT

A visit to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee provided hundreds of Western Massachusetts school children with a unique experience Wednesday.

Motorcyclist injured in Whately crash

Anthony Fay — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:24:56 GMT

A motorcyclist had to be taken to the hospital after his bike was struck by a small SUV Wednesday afternoon, Whately police say.

MassMutual donating $100K to Oklahoma

Anthony Fay — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:10:56 GMT

MassMutual is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund, in an effort to help the people of Oklahoma to rebuild following Monday’s tragic tornado.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all WMass

Nick Bannin — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:10:24 GMT

WEATHER ALERT : A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for all of western Massachusetts until 10:00 P.M.

Wing Memorial Hosp. celebrating 100 yrs

Anthony Fay — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:48 GMT

It is an event that was literally 100 years in the making: Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer celebrated a century of service to western and central Massachusetts on Wednesday morning.

Fallen police officers honored in Spfld

Sy Becker — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:18:06 GMT

Fallen western Massachusetts police officers Kevin Ambrose and Jose Torres were among those honored during a ceremony Wednesday morning at Springfield Technical Community College.

How is Misquamicut Beach post-Sandy?

Ashley Baylor — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:19 GMT

It is one of the most popular destinations for western Massachusetts vacationers; but it was also one of the places hit hard by Superstorm Sandy.

3 hurt in Granby lightning strike

Anthony Fay — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:53:55 GMT

Three people had to be taken to Baystate Medical Center after one of them was directly struck by lightning on Tuesday evening, Granby police say.

NBC: Man tied to bombers killed by FBI

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:08 GMT

A man shot and killed by FBI agents in Orlando had been connected to the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, NBC News reports.

One Fund admin: Only 5 claims filed

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51:01 GMT

The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims' compensation fund says so far just five people have filed applications for a portion of the $30 million the One Fund has already collected.

Hard Rock's plans for West Springfield

Rich Tettemer — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:05 GMT

Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen discusses their proposed casino in West Springfield with 22News anchors Rich Tettemer and Juli McDonald

Springfield murder victim identified

Anthony Fay — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:33:26 GMT

Springfield police say that the victim of the city’s seventh murder of 2013 was found shot inside his own apartment.

I-Team: Teacher attendance & Sub. costs

Ryan Walsh, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:39:03 GMT

The 22News I-Team discovered how often teachers are missing class and how it impacts school's performance.

Boyle elected Hatfield selectman

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:33:17 GMT

Hatfield voters have elected Marcus Boyle to the Board of Selectman by a margin of almost 5 to 1.

DA's office discussing school safety

Elysia Rodriguez — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:31:43 GMT

This school year the Hampden County District Attorney's office took a new approach to spreading the word about safety to middle and high school students.

Child safe; kidnappers still at large

Joel Martinez — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:28:30 GMT

13-year-old Jonathan Moore Jr., who was allegedly kidnapped by his father, has been located in Cambridge.