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10 hours ago
- Climate
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Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazy skies to Massachusetts
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is expected to cast a haze over the skies and diminish air quality in Massachusetts. The sun is out across much of western Massachusetts on Wednesday however, the sky is very hazy from wildfire smoke. This is wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere from Canada. The smoke gets caught in the upper levels of the jet stream and gets carried east, giving the smoke here in New England. Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and compromise air quality The smoke may be noticeable in New England until Friday. A 22News viewer sent a zoomed-in in of the smoky sunrise on Wednesday. If you have any photos or videos, email us at ReportIt@ An air quality alert has been issued for Hampden County until 11 p.m. The state has several air quality sensors in western Massachusetts, one in Ware near the Quabbin, one at Westover in Chicopee, and one at the State Police Barracks in Springfield. These sensors track five major air pollutants: ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and aerosols. Exposure to poor air quality can lead to headaches, irritated eyes, coughing, and difficulty breathing, especially for those with respiratory conditions like asthma. Young children, seniors, and pregnant women are also at a higher risk. To check the air quality where you live, visit When the reading reaches 201, the air is considered 'very unhealthy.' At the 'unhealthy' level, the EPA warns that some may experience health effects, while those who are considered more sensitive — children, the elderly, those who are pregnant, and those with health complications — may experience more serious health effects. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Fans gear up for Kendrick Lamar and SZA at Gillette Stadium
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) – Kendrick Lamar and SZA are performing together across the country for their Grand National Tour, including at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough Monday night. The Avett Brothers set to perform at the Big E in September The two artists kicked off their tour in Minneapolis on April 19, and will be moving through 19 stadiums across the country before starting a 13-stop European tour on July 2 in Cologne, Germany. Lamar is a 22-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Pulitzer Prize-winner and performed at this year's Super Bowl halftime show. Solána Imani Rowe, known as SZA, collaborated with Lamar on seven songs. Limited tickets are available at for Monday night's show. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. The stadium is reminding ticket holders that bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet are not allowed inside, and clear bags cannot exceed 12' x 12' x 6'. If you or someone you know is going, we'd love to see your pictures, email us at ReportIt@ List of more concerts at Gillette Stadium this year: May 31: Post Malone June 10 & 11: The Weeknd June 21: George Strait July 15 & 16: Coldplay Aug. 22 & 23: Morgan Wallen WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
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PHOTOS: Chickens survive family of bears in Ware
WARE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Ware resident was able to capture a family of bears on camera in their backyard. Beverly emailed several photos of the family of four bears that show them interacting with each other on Thursday morning. She told 22News, 'It was awesome to see as I've never seen that in person before!' Beverly said she does have chickens and the bears tried to get them but luckily, all were unharmed and there was no damage to the coop. Baby eagles rescued after nest falls at Longmeadow wildlife refuge If you have photos or video of wildlife, email them to 22News at reportit@ states that in the spring, bears feed on lush, green emerging plants and are often seen in wetlands. In the summertime, they take advantage of ripening berries and can often be found in thick regenerating forest stands where berries are often found. Bears also eat grubs and insects, dead animals, and occasionally young deer. Black bears are black overall with a brown muzzle and sometimes a white chest patch, with large feet that are well-padded, with moderate-sized, curved claws. The National Park Service says that if you see a bear, you should do the following: Remain watchful Do not approach it Do not allow the bear to approach you If the bear is at a distance, feeding or walking by, and notices you but continues its natural behavior, no action is needed on your part. Proceed while continuing to observe the bear. If your presence causes the bear to change its behavior (stops feeding, changes its travel direction, watches you, etc.) you are too close. Being too close may promote aggressive behavior from the bear such as running toward you, making loud noises, or swatting the ground. The bear is demanding more space. Don't run, but slowly back away, watching the bear. Increase the distance between you and the bear. The bear will probably do the same. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
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Watch this Granby bear tear decking off to get trash
GRANBY, Mass. (WWLP) – A 22News viewer caught a bear on camera that pulled the railing off the deck to get to the trash. Carissa Kowal of Granby sent a screen recording of her surveillance camera that shows Wednesday at 1:53 a.m., with the outdoor lights on and a black bear just on the other side of the deck railing. It first shows the bear poking its paws through the railing posts at a trash can. If you turn the volume up can then hear as the bear stands on its hind legs rattling the trash can, trying to pick up the bag through the posts. Its paws even thump as it moves across the railing and then yanks on it a few times before breaking the entire piece off. VIDEO: Bear caught stealing bird feeder from Three Rivers yard 'While my husband is going to need to replace it. It was amazing seeing wildlife in New England,' said Carissa. The bear realizes what it has done and sits down looking around… (anyone hear that?). Well, after 0:34 seconds of video, did the bear get away with the trash? 22News contacted Carissa to find out what happened next. 'He was HUGE!!' Carrissa told 22News In a follow-up, Carissa sent another video that shows what the bear did after it took the railing off. About a half hour later, you can see in the next video below, trash is scattered in the yards and on the deck. The next video begins with the bear climbing over the broken railing onto the deck, very quietly. How can bears be so quiet? On the deck, the bear sniffs around, looks to be inches away from the home, turns around, and sits for a few seconds before leaving his wet paw prints on the deck. The bear then takes a trash bag out of the barrel and runs away with it. According to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, male black bears generally weigh around 130 to 600 pounds, and females weigh around 100 to 400 pounds. Bears are often drawn to residential areas with unsecured trash and bird feeders. They have a very good memory and can remember the locations of food sources years after they had previously visited. Residents are urged not to feed black bears so they are not reliant on human-associated foods. If you see or hear reports of black bears in your area, it is encouraged to remove bird feeders, protect livestock, and secure trash. If you see a black bear in your yard, wait for it to leave, then remove and secure all food sources on your property. If you have any videos or photos of wildlife near you, share them with 22News by emailing reportit@ WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-03-2025
- General
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PHOTOS: Raccoon spotted grabbing an early morning snack
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A 22News viewer caught a raccoon on camera grabbing seeds from a bird feeder. The viewer told 22News that the raccoon came onto their deck and grabbed sunflower seeds from their bird feeder. The images below were from the camera mounted on the feeder. Raccoons do not hibernate over the winter months but may sleep in for several days during extreme cold weather. They are nocturnal mammals that are more active at dawn and dusk. PHOTO: Bear spotted dining in Easthampton backyard Mating season is between January to March, and cubs are born after 63 days with an average liter of four. The cubs become independent by late fall, however they continue to stay with the family until the following year. MassWildlife provides the following tips for preventing conflicts with raccoons: SECURE YOUR GARBAGE: Raccoons will happily raid garbage cans and compost piles. Make sure garbage is kept in tightly closed containers. Take out trash on the morning of pick-up instead of the night before. Keep compost in secure vented containers to prevent access. DON'T FEED OR TRY TO PET RACCOONS: Raccoons are wild animals and feeding, whether directly or indirectly, may cause them to lose their fear of people. FEED PETS INDOORS: Do not put pet food outdoors under any circumstances. Outdoor pet food inadvertently feeds a variety of wildlife species including raccoons. Congregating animals at a feeder can facilitate the spread of disease from raccoons to other wildlife and domestic species. ELIMINATE POTENTIAL DENNING AREAS: Close off openings under porches and buildings. Seal any openings that lead into sheds or attics and cap off chimneys. PROTECT LIVESTOCK: Keep livestock such as rabbits and chickens in secure enclosures that prevent entry from above and below. If you can safely take videos or photos of wildlife in your neighborhood, you can send them to reportit@ 'I'm not sure what kind of raccoon this is,' 22News viewer WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
