As states and local governments grapple with a federal grant freeze, Springfield, Massachusetts, is still hoping to put recently-awarded grant money to work — paving the way for a new fleet of electric buses.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Springfield, Massachusetts, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

SPRINGFIELD — A threatened freeze on all federal grant funding could jeopardize education, current climate change reduction projects, affordable housing development and even parks improvements in Springfield and other Western Massachusetts communities.

President Donald Trump’s first-day orders are in full swing as mass deportations continue across the country and it’s also been seen here in Massachusetts.

A small state board in Massachusetts has greenlit a project proposal involving the busiest courthouse in the Pioneer Valley – a plan the state’s inspector general is voicing concern about.

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck off the coast of New England mid-Monday morning, sending tremors across the region. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the quake and said it hit offshore at 10:22 a.m. about 8 miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine.

Night - Cloudy with a 54% chance of precipitation. Winds from SSE to S at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 27 °F (-2.8 °C). Rain with a high of 44 °F (6.7 °C) and a 75% ...

Police in Springfield, Massachusetts, say they just made five arrests tied to the illegal flow of firearms between Vermont and Massachusetts.

On December 17, local, state, and federal agents arrested 25-year-old Joseph Llano of Springfield inside an apartment on the 100 block of Belmont Avenue, 24-year-old Justin Llano of Springfield on the 100 block of Davenport Street, and 30-year-old Jose Cotto of South Hadley on the 0-100 block of Bridge Street in South Hadley.

Moving to Springfield can be made easier and less ... Verify current state regulations with Massachusetts’ transportation authority. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has resources online ...

The deadline to get a Real ID in Massachusetts is fast approaching and according to the RMV many residents still need one.

Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is celebrating 25 years of business in 2025, and they celebrated by cutting the ceremonial ribbon at their new career center.